The Isuzu V engine is a family of all-aluminum 75° V6 gasoline engines produced by Isuzu. The feature either a belt-driven SOHC or DOHC valvetrain. Later versions feature direct ignition as well as gasoline direct injection. These engines are notable for their early adoption of gasoline direct injection technology and also for their uncommon 75° cylinder head bank angle.The 6VE1W 3.5L DOHC 24V V6 was introduced in 1998 with 215 hp (160 kW) and used until 2004 with the termination of the Isuzu Axiom. Gasoline direct injection was added for 2004 only and boosted output to 230 hp (172 kW). This was a stroked version of the 6VD1; having an 85.0 mm (3.35 in) stroke and a total displacement of 3,494 cc (213.2 cu in).[WIKI]
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