This 1991 Volkswagen Golf called “Coupe de Golf” was built by CWS Tuning in Regina, Saskatchewan. The car is powered by a Cadillac Northstar V8 that produces 300 horsepower. Other upgrades include Brembo 11″ disc brakes and 3″ stainless steel exhaust.
Source: CWS Tuning
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This example of Cadillac’s all-aluminum, 4.6-liter Northstar V8 was donated by a front-wheel-drive 1994 Seville STS and fits well in the Golf’s engine bay. At 1.5 inches shorter and just 60 pounds heavier than a VR6, the Northstar isn’t such a far-fetched swap.
Chad Rogers
Just a thought but wouldn’t a LS4 from a FWD GM be a more compact engine than the Northstar? Or even a 3.8 Supercharged V6? I have a 1999 VW Cabrio and you’ve definitely sparked my interest/imagination. Thanks.
swaptastic
I did not find dimensions of the Buick L67/L32 V6 but the LSx/LS4 engine is 28.75″L x 24.75″W x 28.25″H and Northstar is 31″L x 28″W x 26″H.
Chad Rogers
Thanks for the dimension information. Do you have any idea on how the LS4 & Northstar compare in weight? Thanks.
swaptastic
They are going to roughly the same weight since both the Northstar and LS4 are all aluminum. Northstar is 464 lb and LS4 is 478 lb.