Overview
The Hyundai Alpha series is a multi-valve gasoline inline four-cylinder engine family comprising 1. 3, 1. 4, 1. 5, and 1. 6 L naturally aspirated versions and a 1. 5 L 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.
The first Alpha series engine marketed was the 1. 5L SOHC 12-valve inline-four. It was offered in naturally aspirated and turbo versions and debuted in the 1992 Hyundai Scoupe. A 1. 3L version debuted later in the Hyundai Accent....
engine brand: hyundai
production years: 2000-2012
engine lifespan: ~350 000
power: 103 – 112
torque: 141 – 146
fuel system: distributed injection
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 3/4
timing drive: chain & belt
hydraulic lifters: yes
phase regulator: yes (for the 2005 version)
recommended engine oil: 5W-30, 5W-40
engine oil capacity: 3.8
displacement: 1599
compression ratio: 10.0
turbocharging: no
weight: 115.4
cylinder bore: 76.5
piston stroke: 87
cylinder block: cast iron R4
block head: aluminum 16v