ECOTEC began production in 1988 in the VN Commodore range and, received a significant upgrade in 1995 to increase performance and efficiency. A supercharged V6 variant was developed in 1996.

After 16 years, General Motors’ Australian arm Holden is scheduled to build the last Buick-designed 3.8-litre pushrod ‘Ecotec’ V6 at its engine plant in Port Melbourne next week.

ECOTEC began production in 1988 in the VN Commodore range and, received a significant upgrade in 1995 to increase performance and efficiency. A supercharged V6 variant was developed in 1996.