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==== LGX ==== Along with the increased bore spacing, the new 3.6 L DI V6 has larger bores than before, growing from {{convert|94|mm|in|abbr=on|sigfig=4}} to {{convert|95|mm|in|abbr=on|sigfig=4}} with the same {{convert|85.8|mm|in|abbr=on|sigfig=4}} stroke as the 3.0L LGW, for a displacement of {{convert|3649|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}. Intake and exhaust valves are also increased in size along with other changes to the cylinder head.<ref>{{cite web|title=All-New, Advanced 3.6L V-6 to Drive Cadillac CT6|url=http://media.cadillac.com/media/us/en/cadillac/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2015/mar/0320-cadillac/0320-cadillac-36l.html|website=Cadillac Media USA|date=20 March 2015|publisher=Cadillac Media USA|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> The only part shared with the prior generation is the hydraulic lash adjusters in the valvetrain.<ref name="eward">{{cite web | url=https://www.wardsauto.com/technology/gm-powertrain-shows-love-6-pack | title=GM Powertrain Shows Love for 6-Pack | date=9 November 2015 }}</ref> The LGX was benchmarked against the 3.7L [[Nissan VQ engine#VQ37VHR|VQ37VHR]] of the 2015 Infiniti Q40.<ref name="eward"/> Compression ratio is 11.5:1 and maximum engine speed is 7200 RPM. Compared to GM's LFX/LFY 3.6 L engine, the LGX features active fuel management, [[Noise, vibration, and harshness|NVH]] enhancements and slightly more torque.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Albrecht |first1=Tom |title=Buyers Don’t Seem To Care That New Buick Enclave Uses Last-Gen Engine |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/09/buyers-dont-care-that-new-buick-enclave-uses-last-gen-engine/ |access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> The LGX was on [[Ward's 10 Best Engines]] for 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://wardsauto.com/engines/electrics-charge-10-best-engines-list?page=2 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215013007/http://wardsauto.com/engines/electrics-charge-10-best-engines-list?page=2 | archive-date=2015-12-15 | title=Electrics Charge up 10 Best Engines List | Engines content from WardsAuto }}</ref> Applications: {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%" |- ! Year(s) ! Model ! Power ! Torque ! Dyno chart |- | 2016–2019 | [[Cadillac ATS]] | {{convert|335|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6800 RPM | {{convert|285|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5300 RPM | [https://web.archive.org/web/20161002054236/http://gmpowertrain.com/images/product_images/engines/2016_LGX_36LV6VVT_ATS_061715.jpg 2016 link] |- | 2016–2019 | [[Cadillac CT6]] | {{convert|335|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6800 RPM | {{convert|284|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5300 RPM | [https://web.archive.org/web/20161002061226/http://gmpowertrain.com/images/product_images/engines/2016_LGX_36LV6VVT_CT6_062315.jpg 2016 link] |- | 2016–2019 | [[Cadillac CTS]] | {{convert|335|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6800 RPM | {{convert|285|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5300 RPM | [https://web.archive.org/web/20161002055113/http://gmpowertrain.com/2016_images/charts/2016_LGX_3.6LV6VVT_CTS_061715.jpg 2016 link] |- | 2016–2024 | [[Chevrolet Camaro#Sixth generation: 2016|Chevrolet Camaro]] | {{convert|335|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6800 RPM | {{convert|284|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5300 RPM | [https://web.archive.org/web/20160210120814/http://gmpowertrain.com/images/product_images/engines/2016_LGX_36LV6VVT_CAM_061715.jpg 2016 link] |- | 2017–2019 | [[Buick LaCrosse#Third generation (2017)|Buick LaCrosse]] | {{convert|310|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6800 RPM | {{convert|282|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5200 RPM |- |2018–2020 | [[Buick Regal]] [[Buick Gran Sport|GS]] | {{convert|310|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6800 RPM | {{convert|282|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5200 RPM |- |2018–2020 | [[Holden Commodore (ZB)|Holden Commodore]] | {{convert|315|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6800 RPM | {{convert|281|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5200 RPM |- | 2017–2025 | [[Cadillac XT5]] | {{convert|310|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6600 RPM | {{convert|271|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5000 RPM |- | 2017–2023 | [[GMC Acadia]] | {{convert|310|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6600 RPM | {{convert|271|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5000 RPM |- | 2019–present | [[Chevrolet Blazer (crossover)|Chevrolet Blazer]] | {{convert|308|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6600 RPM | {{convert|269|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5000 RPM |- | 2020–present | [[Cadillac XT6]] | {{convert|310|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 6600 RPM | {{convert|271|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5000 RPM |}
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