Editing Hyundai Lambda engine

{{short description|V6 engine manufactured by Hyundai}}
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{{Infobox automobile engine
|name=<big>'''λ engine'''</big><br/><sup>[[File:Hyundai Motor Company logo.svg|70px]]{{spaces|2}}Lambda engine</sup>
|manufacturer=[[Hyundai Motor Company]]
|production=2005–present
|image=Engine - 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited (16279513175).jpg
|configuration=60° [[V6 engine|V6]]
|block=[[Aluminium]]
|head=Aluminium
|valvetrain=[[DOHC]] [[Multi-valve#Four valves|4 valves x cyl.]]<br />with [[variable valve timing|VVT]]
|fueltype=[[Petrol engine|Gasoline]]
|fuelsystem=[[Manifold_injection#Multi-point_injection|Multi-point injection]] (MPi)<br />[[Gasoline direct injection|Direct injection]] (GDi)
|coolingsystem=[[Radiator (engine cooling)|Water-cooled]]
|compression=10.4:1–13.0:1
|turbocharger=On Lambda II T-GDi
|displacement={{cvt|2999|cc|L|1|order=flip|lk=on}}<br />{{cvt|3342|cc|L|1|order=flip}}<br />{{cvt|3470|cc|L|1|order=flip}}<br />{{cvt|3778|cc|L|1|order=flip}}
|bore={{cvt|92|mm|in|2|lk=on}}<br />{{cvt|96|mm|in|2}}
|stroke={{cvt|75.2|mm|in|2}}<br />{{cvt|83.8|mm|in}}<br />{{cvt|87|mm|in|2}}
|power={{cvt|238-370|PS|kW hp|0|lk=on}}
|torque={{cvt|28.8-52|kg.m|Nm lbft|0|lk=on}}
|predecessor= [[Hyundai Sigma engine]]
|successor = [[Hyundai Smartstream engine|Hyundai Smartstream G3.5/G3.5T/L3.5]] 
}}
The [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]] '''Lambda''' engine family is the company's all-aluminium [[V6 engine]] manufactured since 2005. It is currently manufactured at Hyundai's plant in [[Asan]], [[South Korea]]. It used to be manufactured at [[Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama|HMMA]] plant in [[Montgomery, Alabama]], [[United States]]. All versions of this engine use a timing chain.

==Lambda MPi==
This engine family uses aluminium blocks and heads, [[variable valve timing]] on the intake side, and [[Multi-valve#Four valves|4 valves per cylinder]].

=== 3.3L (G6DB)===
[[File:Hyundai 3.3L Lambda engine.jpg|thumb|Hyundai 3.3L Lambda V6]]
The {{cvt|3342|cc|L|1}} Lambda MPi '''G6DB''' version was introduced with the 2005 Sonata. Bore and stroke measure {{cvt|92x83.8|mm|in|2}} and it makes {{cvt|233|-|247|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;[[Revolutions per minute|rpm]] and {{cvt|31|-|31.5|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 3,500&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
*2006–2008 [[Hyundai Grandeur#TG|Hyundai Azera (TG)]]
*2007–2009 [[Hyundai Santa Fe#CM|Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)]]
*2005–2009 [[Hyundai Sonata#NF|Hyundai Sonata (NF)]]
*2007–2009 [[Kia Opirus]]
*2005–2009 [[Kia Sorento#BL|Kia Sorento (BL)]]

=== 3.8L (G6DA)===
The {{cvt|3778|cc|L|1|order=flip}} '''G6DA''' version has a {{cvt|96x87|mm|in|2}} bore and stroke and produce {{cvt|250|-|267|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|35|-|35.5|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 4,500&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
*2005–2008 [[Hyundai Grandeur#TG|Hyundai Azera (TG)]]
*2007–2009 [[Kia Carnival#VQ|Hyundai Entourage]]
*2007–2008 [[Hyundai Equus#YJ|Hyundai Centennial/Equus (YJ)]]
*2007–2013 [[Hyundai Veracruz]]
*2005–2010 [[Kia Opirus|Kia Amanti/Opirus]]
*2005–2010 [[Kia Carnival#VQ|Kia Carnival/Sedona (VQ)]]
*2007–2009 [[Kia Sorento#BL|Kia Sorento (BL)]]

==Lambda II MPi==
Changes to Lambda MPi series include adding a CVVT on the exhaust side as well, therefore it does have [[Continuous variable valve timing|Dual CVVT]].

=== {{Anchor|G6DE}} 3.0L (G6DE)===
The 3.0 Lambda II MPi engine is rated {{cvt|250|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|28.8|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,000&nbsp;rpm. Bore and stroke measure {{cvt|92x75.2|mm|in|2}} for a total displacement of {{cvt|2999|cc|L|1|order=flip}}.

Applications:
* 2011–2016 [[Hyundai Grandeur#HG|Hyundai Azera (HG)]]
* 2016–2019 [[Hyundai Grandeur#IG|Hyundai Azera (IG)]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DB}} 3.3L (G6DB)===
The {{cvt|3342|cc|L|1}} Lambda II MPi version bore and stroke measure {{cvt|92x83.8|mm|in|2}} and produce {{cvt|259|-|274|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,200–6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|32.2|-|32.5|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 4,500–5,300&nbsp;rpm depending on the application.

Applications:
* 2009–2011 [[Hyundai Azera#TG|Hyundai Azera (TG)]]
* 2008–2009 [[Hyundai Sonata#NF|Hyundai Sonata (NF)]]
* 2010–2012 [[Kia Opirus]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DF}} 3.3L (G6DF)===
The 3.3 Lambda II MPi version produces {{cvt|270|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|32.4|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,300&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2012–2018 [[Hyundai Santa Fe#DM|Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)]]
* 2013–2018 [[Hyundai Santa Fe#NC|Hyundai Grand Santa Fe (NC)]]
* 2016–2019 [[Kia Cadenza#YG|Kia Cadenza (YG)]]
* 2014–2020 [[Kia Carnival#YP|Kia Carnival/Sedona (YP)]]
* 2014–2020 [[Kia Sorento#UM|Kia Sorento (UM)]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DC}} 3.5L (G6DC)===
The {{cvt|3470|cc|L|1|order=flip}} Lambda II MPi '''G6DC''' Lambda II version debuted in the global version of the 2011 Kia Sorento. This engine comes with  and is rated at {{cvt|280|-|290|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,300-6,600&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|34.3|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} at 5,000&nbsp;rpm depending on application. Bore x stroke measure {{cvt|92x87|mm|2}}; it uses similar technology as the 3.3L and 3.8L variants of the Lambda family.

Applications:
* 2017–2022 [[Hyundai Grandeur#IG|Hyundai Azera (IG)]]
* 2018–present [[Hyundai Palisade#LX2|Hyundai Palisade (LX2)]]
* 2010–2012 [[Hyundai Santa Fe#CM|Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)]]
* 2018–2020 [[Hyundai Santa Fe#TM|Hyundai Santa Fe (TM)]]
* 2011–2016 [[Kia Cadenza#VG|Kia Cadenza (VG)]]
* 2020–2021 [[Kia Cadenza#YG|Kia Cadenza (YG)]]
* 2011–2014 [[Kia Carnival#VQ|Kia Carnival/Sedona (VQ)]]
* 2011–2014 [[Kia Sorento#XM|Kia Sorento (XM)]]
* 2014–2020 [[Kia Sorento#UM|Kia Sorento (UM)]]

=== 3.8L (G6DA)===
The {{cvt|3778|cc|L|1|order=flip}} version has a {{cvt|96x87|mm|in|2}} bore and stroke and produce {{cvt|284|-|287|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,200&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|36.4|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 4,500&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2011 [[Hyundai Grandeur#TG|Hyundai Azera (TG)]]
* 2008–2014 [[Kia Mohave|Kia Borrego/Mohave]]
* 2010–2012 [[Kia Opirus]]

==Lambda II GDi==
This engine series includes [[Continuous variable valve timing|Dual CVVT]] and [[Gasoline direct injection|GDI]].

Hyundai debuted a GDI version of Lambda V6 at 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Hyundai presented few details but the engine has power rating of {{cvt|302|PS|kW hp}}.

=== {{Anchor|G6DG}} 3.0L (G6DG)===
The {{cvt|2999|cc|L|1|order=flip}} Lambda II GDi '''G6DG''' version released with the Azera/Grandeur 5th generation.<ref>[http://blog.hyundai.com/frontoffice/html/blogview.aspx?category=21&pidx=99&page=1 Hyundai Motor Korea -- V6 3.0 Lambda Engine for 5G Grandeur] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812150748/http://blog.hyundai.com/frontoffice/html/blogview.aspx?category=21&pidx=99&page=1 |date=2011-08-12 }}</ref> Compression ratio is 11.0:1 with a bore and stroke of {{cvt|92x75.2|mm|in|2}}. and produces {{cvt|266|-|270|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|31.4|-|32.3|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,300&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2012–2016 [[Hyundai Grandeur#HG|Hyundai Grandeur/Azera (HG)]]
* 2011–2016 [[Kia Cadenza#VG|Kia K7 (VG)]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DL}} 3.0L (G6DL)===
The 3.0L '''G6DL''' is the newer variant of the 3.0L GDI engine. The engine produces {{cvt|266|-|270|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|31.4|-|32.3|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,300&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2016–2019 [[Hyundai Grandeur#IG|Hyundai Grandeur/Azera (IG)]]
* 2018–2021 [[Kia Cadenza#YG|Kia K7 (YG)]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DH}} 3.3L (G6DH)===
The 3.3L '''G6DH''' version was introduced with the fifth generation Grandeur/Azera. Compression ratio is 11.5:1 and the engine produces {{cvt|284|-|298|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|34.3|-|35.3|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,200&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2011–2016 [[Hyundai Grandeur#HG|Hyundai Grandeur/Azera (HG)]]
* 2012–2018 [[Hyundai Santa Fe#DM|Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)]]
* 2013–2018 [[Hyundai Santa Fe#NC|Hyundai Maxcruz/Grand Santa Fe/Santa Fe XL (NC)]]
* 2011–2016 [[Kia Cadenza#VG|Kia Cadenza (VG)]]
* 2014–2018 [[Kia Carnival#YP|Kia Carnival/Sedona (YP)]]
* 2014–2020 [[Kia Sorento#UM|Kia Sorento (UM)]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DM}} 3.3L (G6DM)===
The 3.3L '''G6DM''' is the newer variant of the 3.3L GDI engine. Compression ratio is 12.0:1 and the engine produces {{cvt|284|-|294|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|35.0|-|35.3|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,200&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2016–2022 [[Hyundai Grandeur#IG|Hyundai Grandeur/Azera (IG)]]
* 2016–2021 [[Kia Cadenza#YG|Kia Cadenza (YG)]]
* 2018–2020 [[Kia Carnival#YP|Kia Carnival/Sedona (YP)]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DN}} 3.8L (G6DN)===
The 3.8L [[Atkinson cycle]] version was introduced with the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. Compression ratio is 13.0:1 and the engine produces {{cvt|295|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|36.2|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,200&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2018–present [[Hyundai Palisade#LX2|Hyundai Palisade (LX2)]]
* 2019–present [[Kia Telluride]]

==Lambda II RS MPi==
The Lambda II RS (''R''ear-drive ''S''port) designation denotes longitudinal Lambda engine variants.

=== {{Anchor|G6DBRS}} 3.3L (G6DB)===
The engine produces {{cvt|262|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,200&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|32.2|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 4,500&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2008–2011 [[Hyundai Genesis#BH|Hyundai Genesis (BH)]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DARS|G6DK}} 3.8L (G6DA/G6DK)===
The 3.8L version for the Genesis Coupe produces {{cvt|303|-|316|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|36.6|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 4,600&nbsp;rpm, while in the Genesis (Sedan) it produces {{cvt|290|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,200&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|36.5|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 4,500&nbsp;rpm.

The engine is all-aluminium, featuring [[DOHC]], Dual CVVT and 24 valves.

Applications:
* 2009–2011 [[Hyundai Equus#VI|Hyundai Equus (VI)]]
* 2008–2011 [[Hyundai Genesis#BH|Hyundai Genesis (BH)]]
* 2009–2015 [[Hyundai Genesis Coupe]]
* 2013–2018 [[Kia K9#KH|Kia K9 (KH)]]
* 2013–2017 [[Oullim Spirra|Oulim Spirra CregiT]]

==Lambda II RS GDi==
Hyundai released a GDI variant of the Lambda RS engine for the 2012 Genesis and 2013 Genesis Coupe.

==={{Anchor|G6DGFR}} 3.0L (G6DG)===
This engine produces {{cvt|257|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|31|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,000&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2013–2016 [[Hyundai Genesis]]

==={{Anchor|G6DHFR}} 3.3L (G6DH)===
The engine produces {{cvt|282|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|35.4|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,000&nbsp;rpm, earlier version of this engine were making {{cvt|300|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|35.5|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,200&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2016–2020 [[Genesis G80#DH|Genesis G80 (DH)]]
* 2011–2016 [[Hyundai Genesis]]
* 2012–2018 [[Kia K9#KH|Kia K9 (KH)]]

==={{Anchor|G6DMFR}} 3.3L (G6DM)===
The engine produces {{cvt|253|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|35.4|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,000&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
* 2018–2021 [[Kia K9#RJ|Kia K9 (RJ)]]

=== {{Anchor|G6DJ|G6DNFR}} 3.8L (G6DJ/G6DN)===
The {{cvt|3778|cc|L|1|order=flip|}} version compression ratio is 11.5:1 and power output varies depending on configuration.<br />
It produces:
* {{cvt|334|-|338|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|40.3|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,100&nbsp;rpm for the 2011–2014 [[Hyundai Genesis|Genesis Sedan]] and [[Hyundai Equus]].
* {{cvt|350|-|353|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|40.8|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,300&nbsp;rpm for the [[Hyundai Genesis Coupe|Genesis Coupe]]
* {{cvt|315|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|40.5|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 5,000&nbsp;rpm for the 2013–2020 [[Hyundai Genesis|Genesis Sedan]]/[[Genesis G80]] and [[Genesis G90]].

Applications:
* 2016–2020 [[Genesis G80#DH|Genesis G80 (DH)]]
* 2015–2021 [[Genesis G90#HI|Genesis G90 (HI)]]
* 2011–2015 [[Hyundai Equus#VI|Hyundai Equus (VI)]]
* 2011–2016 [[Hyundai Genesis]]
* 2011–2016 [[Hyundai Genesis Coupe]]
* 2012–Present [[Kia K9]]

==Lambda II RS T-GDi==

=== {{Anchor|G6DP}} 3.3L (G6DP)===
[[File:Paris Motor Show 2018, Paris (1Y7A0702).jpg|thumb|Lambda II engine at [[Paris Motor Show]] 2018]]
It is a [[twin-turbo|twin-turbocharged]] version of the Lambda II GDi 3.3 engine.<ref>[http://auto.sohu.com/20160203/n436777169.shtml 现代全新旗舰轿车有望引入 竞争宝马奔驰D级]</ref>

It produces {{cvt|370|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|52|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque between 1,300 and 4,500&nbsp;rpm.

Applications:
*2017–present [[Genesis G70]]
*2016–2020 [[Genesis G80#DH|Genesis G80 (DH)]]
*2015–2021 [[Genesis G90#HI|Genesis G90 (HI)]]
*2018–present [[Kia K9#RJ|Kia K9 (RJ)]]
*2017–2023 [[Kia Stinger]]

==Lambda II LPi==
Modified Lambda engine that includes support for [[Autogas|LPI]] injection instead.

=== {{Anchor|L6DB}} 3.0L (L6DB)===
It produces {{cvt|235|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|28.6|kg.m|Nm lbft|0}} of torque at 4,500&nbsp;rpm. Bore and stroke measure {{cvt|92x75.2|mm|in|2}} for a total displacement of {{cvt|2999|cc|L|1}}.

Applications:
*2011–2022 [[Hyundai Grandeur]]
*2011–2021 [[Kia Cadenza|Kia K7]]

==Modified race engines==
Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) has developed a {{cvt|750|bhp|kW PS|0}} version of the Lambda II RS MPi engine in an attempt to break the [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]] (PPIHC) record. The race-version is reported to have been bored and stroked to 4.1 liters of swept displacement with an added turbocharger to increase power output[http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=21833].

==Crate engines==
On 5 November 2013, Hyundai announced the creation of a new factory crate engine program at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, which initially included a Lambda 3.8-liter, direct-injected V6 engine. The crate engine program began in December 2013.<ref>[http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/05/hyundai-crate-engine-program/ Hyundai launches crate engine program with 2.0L four and 3.8L V6]</ref>

==References==
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==See also==
* [[List of Hyundai engines]]

{{Hyundai engine timeline}}

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