2012 Cadillac SRX to Use the 3.6L ‘LFX’ V-6

Cadillac is changing their engine-lineup for their 2012 SRX.  GM annouced a few weeks ago that the 2.8L turbocharged engine currently used in the SRX will be thrown out, and the 3.0L V-6 will be the base-model replacement for it.  However, word is now that instead of the 3.0L, Cadillac will be bumping up the power with a 3.6L V-6 called the LFX.

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You may recall that the LFX is also reported to feature in the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, and now GM Inside News is claiming the engine is also destined for the 2012 Cadillac SRX.

The new V-6 engine’s full codename is “LFX 3.6L SIDI, DOHC, VVT, E85 MAX, Alum GM”, which means it will displace 3.6-liters and feature spark ignition direct injection technology, dual overhead cams, variable valve timing and E85 flex-fuel capability.

The best part, however, is that the engine is rumored to be developing upwards of 330 horsepower, which means that it’s likely to eventually replace the current 304 horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 found in various other Cadillac models like the CTS.

The 2012 Cadillac SRX is expected to go on sale in the second half of the year. Other upgrades expected to feature include mild styling tweaks and the addition of a heated steering wheel.

Sadly, we’re unlikely to see the rumored plug-in hybrid version of the SRXanytime soon.

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