DOHC Petrol Engine (Summary): Description and Operation

DOHC Petrol Engine X 16 XEL

Summary

As of Model Year 1995, the two-valve C 16 SE engine is replaced by the new four-valve X 16 XEL engine.

The X 16 XEL engine is based on the tried and tested C 16 XE engine from the Corsa-B production.

The X 16 XEL belongs to the ECOTEC generation of engines and conforms to the exhaust limit levels planned for 1996.

Modifications relative to the C 16 XE engine:

-   Electronically controlled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)

-   Secondary air injection

-   Modified Multec-S carburetion system

-   Newly developed intake manifold

-   Modified air intake pipe and air cleaner housing