Hyundai Alpha engine

Hyundai Alpha α-series
Hyundai Alpha α-series
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motors
Production	1992–2011
Layout
Displacement	1.3 L (1,341 cc); 1.4 L (1,399 cc); 1.5 L (1,495 cc); 1.6 L (1,599 cc)
Cylinder bore	71.5 mm (2.81 in) (1.3L); 75.5 mm (2.97 in) (1.4/1.5L); 76.5 mm (3.01 in) (1.6L)
Piston stroke	78.1 mm (3.07 inches) (1.4L); 83.5 mm (3.29 inches) (1.3/1.5L); 87 mm (3.4 inches) (1.6L)
Cylinder block material	Cast Iron
Cylinder head material	Aluminum alloy
Valvetrain	Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC) ; Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)
Compression ratio	7.5:1–10.0:1
RPM range
Idle speed	800 ± 100 RPM
Combustion
Fuel system	Carbureted; Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel type	Gasoline
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Liquid-cooled
Output
Power output	72–129 PS (53–95 kW; 71–127 hp)
Torque output	11.2–18.3 kg⋅m (81–132 lb⋅ft; 110–179 N⋅m)
Chronology
Successor	Gamma

Last updated October 16, 2023

The Hyundai Alpha series is a multi-valve gasoline inline four-cylinder engine family comprising 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6L naturally aspirated versions and a 1.5L turbocharged version. Introduced in 1992, this was Hyundai's first engine designed entirely in-house and was the first indigenous South Korean engine design. Design objectives were to provide high performance and good fuel economy with excellent durability at a reasonable cost.^[1]

The 1.6L Alpha II debuted in 2001, eventually replacing the 1.3L and 1.5L. It was further revised in 2005 with a 1.4L version also debuting. Notable improvements over the Alpha included a DOHC 16-valve cylinder head, graphite-coated piston skirts, a strengthened cylinder block, ribbed aluminum oil pan, coil-on-plug ignition, an enlarged throttle body (increased from 48 mm to 52 mm), a revised PCM (powertrain control module), simplified and shortened intake ducting, a revised intake manifold, and a returnless fuel system. These improvements further reduced NVH and emissions, with the 1.6L version becoming ULEV-certified in all 50 U.S. states.

Starting in 2006, the Alpha engine was phased out for the Hyundai Gamma engine, going out of production in 2011.

Alpha

1.3L (G4EA)

The G4EA is a SOHC 12-valve 1.3 L (1341 cc) engine, with a bore and stroke of 71.5 mm and 83.5 mm respectively. Output was 72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 11.2 kg⋅m (110 N⋅m; 81 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm. The 1.3 L engine was not used in North America.

Applications

1999–2005 Hyundai Accent (LC)
2002–2005 Hyundai Getz

1.3L EFI (G4EH)

The G4EH is a SOHC 12-valve 1.3 L (1341 cc) engine with electronic fuel injection, bore and stroke are 71.5 mm and 83.5 mm respectively. Output was 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 12 kg⋅m (118 N⋅m; 87 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm. The 1.3 L EFI engine was not used in North America.

Applications

1999–2005 Hyundai Accent (LC)
1996–1999 Tatra Beta

1.5L (G4EK)

The G4EK is an in-line four, single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 12 valves (3-valves/cylinder); spark-ignition 4-stroke engine. Power output varies from the market it was sold. Output is 88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp) with 13.5 kg⋅m (132 N⋅m; 98 lb⋅ft) of torque for the European market, 93 PS (68 kW; 92 hp) with 13.5 kg⋅m (132 N⋅m; 98 lb⋅ft) of torque for the North American market and 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 5,500 rpm with 14.5 kg⋅m (142 N⋅m; 105 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm for the South Korean market.

Applications

1994-1997 Hyundai Excel
1992–1996 Hyundai Scoupe
1994–2005 Hyundai Accent (X3/LC)

1.5L Turbo (G4EK Turbo)

The engine makes 115–129 PS (85–95 kW; 113–127 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 17–18.3 kg⋅m (167–179 N⋅m; 123–132 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,500 rpm depending on market.

Applications

1992–1996 Hyundai Scoupe

Alpha II

1.4L (G4EE)

The DOHC 1.4 L (1399 cc) G4EEAlpha II debuted in the 2005 European Kia Rio JB, but wasn't available in North America. It utilized the 75.5 mm bore of the original 1.5 L engine, but was destroked to 78.1 mm. Other design improvements of the 1.6 L G4ED carried over to the 1.4 L G4EE, except for CVVT. The engine was noted for its smoother, freer revving nature as compared to the larger 1.6 L due to its squarer bore:stroke dimensions. It also produced slightly improved fuel consumption at the expense of overall power output.

Power output is rated 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 12.7 kg⋅m (125 N⋅m; 92 lb⋅ft) at 4,700 rpm.

Applications

2005–2010 Hyundai Accent (MC)
2005–2011 Hyundai Getz
2005–2011 Kia Rio (JB)

1.5L (G4EC/G4FK)

The Hyundai Alpha-I G4EC/G4FK is an upgraded version of the 1.5i Alpha G4EK SOHC engine. The new 1495cc G4FK is now an in-line 4, spark-ignition 4-stroke, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) with 16 valves. Thus increasing the power to Output was 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 5,800 rpm and 13.6 kg⋅m (133 N⋅m; 98 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm and was later increased to 107 PS (79 kW; 106 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 13.8 kg⋅m (135 N⋅m; 100 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm.

Applications

1998-1999 Hyundai Excel (G4FK)
2000 Hyundai Excel (G4EC)
1999–2005 Hyundai Accent (LC)(G4EC - G4ED)
1995–1998 Hyundai Elantra (J2)
2000–2006 Hyundai Elantra (XD)
2003–2006 Kia Cerato (LD)
2002–2005 Hyundai Getz (LD)

1.6L (G4ED)

The Hyundai Alpha-II G4ED is an in-line 4, spark-ignition 4-stroke, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) with 16 valves. The engine's advertised power is Output is 105–112 PS (77–82 kW; 104–110 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 14.6–14.9 kg⋅m (143–146 N⋅m; 106–108 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm.

Post 2005 models feature Hyundai's variable valve timing technology (CVVT)

Specification:
Bore: 76.5 mm (3.01 in)
Stroke: 87 mm (3.43 in)
Total displacement: 1,599 cc (97.6 cu in)
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Idle RPM: 750± 100
Ignition Timing at idle speed: BTDC 9° ± 5°/800 rpm
Size (L x W x H): 465mm x 572mm x 654mm
Weight (dry): 118.2 kg (260.6 lb)
Alternator: 13.5V/90A
Starter motor: 12V/0.9KW

Applications

2005–2011 Kia Rio (JB)
2000–2001 Hyundai Coupe (RD)
2000–2006 Hyundai Elantra (XD)
2001–2008 Hyundai Coupe (GK)
2001–2010 Hyundai Accent (LC/MC)
2003–2006 Kia Cerato (LD)
2002-2010 Hyundai Matrix (FC)
2003–2006 Kia Qianlima
2005–2011 Hyundai Getz
2008–2020 Hyundai Elantra Yuedong (Chinese market only)

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References

↑ Lee, Hyun Soon; Rho, Il Hyun (1989-11-01). "The Design and Development of the Hyundai Alpha Engine". 5th International Pacific Conference on Automotive Engineering. Warrendale, PA: Hyundai Motor Co.

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[1] Lee, Hyun Soon; Rho, Il Hyun (1989-11-01). "The Design and Development of the Hyundai Alpha Engine". 5th International Pacific Conference on Automotive Engineering. Warrendale, PA: Hyundai Motor Co.

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