SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- GM Korea today launched its luxury sports sedan 'All-New CTS' which is powered by a new 3.6L direct-injection V-6 VVT engine delivering an estimated 304 horsepower and 37.8 kg?m torque at 5200rpm.

The 3.6L direct-injection engine will be the top-level engine option for the 2008 CTS, joining the existing 2.8L V-6 and 3.6L V-6. Designed to operate with regular unleaded gasoline, the new 3.6-liter direct-injection V-6 produces power similar to many V-8 engines, but with much better fuel economy.

With direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. The application of gasoline direct-injection technology on the 3.6L VVT engine contributes greatly to a ...