no no no no no. the 3.8l is technically the older 231 and 229 cu in. V6's in the rear drive chevys and buicks (70's-80's). the 3800 is the late 80's-early 90's 60 degree v-6 in the front drive buick and pontiacs. It was the Series I, only it wasn't called that back then, cuz there was no immediate plans for a series II or III. yes it is 3.8l, but it is wrong to call it so, 3800 is correct.