Cadillac LF4 Specs
Cadillac LF4 engine specs: 217 ci (3.6L), 6-cylinder, 3.7008" bore x 3.3701" stroke, 9.4:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 217 ci / 3.6 L |
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| Bore | 3.7008" |
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| Stroke | 3.3701" |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.098 |
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Construction
| Block material | aluminum |
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| Head material | aluminum |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 464 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.098 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,370 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 36.2 ci |
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| Static compression | 9.4:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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