ecotec did not allow for e85 till 09
LE9
The LE9 is an E85 compatible version of the 2.4 L—2,384 cc (145.5 cu in)—LE5 Ecotec. Bore and stroke are 88 mm (3.5 in) and 98 mm (3.9 in) and has a compression ratio of 10.4:1, the same as the LE5.
Year(s) Model Power Torque
2009–present Chevrolet HHR 172 hp (128 kW) @ 5800 rpm (gasoline) 167 lb·ft (226 N·m) @ 4500 rpm (gasoline)
176 hp (131 kW) @ 5800 rpm (E85) 170 lb·ft (230 N·m) @ 5000 rpm (E85)
2010 Chevrolet Malibu (fleet only) 175 hp (130 kW) @ 5800 rpm (E85) 170 lb·ft (230 N·m) @ 5000 rpm (E85)