- Chrysler Pentastar engine
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Chrysler Pentastar Manufacturer Chrysler Group LLC Production 2011–present Predecessor Chrysler SOHC V6
Chrysler 3.3 & 3.8 engine
Chrysler LH engineThe Chrysler Pentastar engine family is a series of aluminium Dual overhead cam 24-valve V-6 engines introduced for model-year 2011 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. Chrysler has announced details, including the investment in plants ($2 billion, not including engineering of the engines themselves). The engine was initially named "Phoenix", but the name was changed before the official launch due to a trademark conflict. The engine was introduced at the 2009 New York Auto Show.[1][2] This engine requires no EGR valve. [3]
Contents
Specifications
Code Years Displacement Dimensions (bore x stroke) Power Torque Redline (rpm) G 2011- 220 cu in (3604 cc)[4][5] 3.78 x 3.27 in (96.0 x 83.0 mm)[4] 283 bhp (211 kW; 287 PS) (200, Avenger, Grand Caravan, Journey, Town & Country) 260 lb·ft (353 N·m) at 4,800 rpm 6400 288 bhp (215 kW; 292 PS) (Wrangler 2012-) 265 lb·ft (359 N·m) 290 bhp (216 kW; 294 PS) at 6,350 rpm (Grand Cherokee, Durango) 260 lb·ft (353 N·m) 292 bhp (218 kW; 296 PS) (Charger, 300)[6] 305 bhp (227 kW; 309 PS) at 6,350 rpm (Challenger) 268 lb·ft (363 N·m) at 4,800 rpm The engine design also allows the use of E85 or 87 octane fuel, supports cylinder deactivation, and features dual variable valve timing.
Applications
3.6L
- 2011 - present Chrysler 200[7]
- 2011 - present Chrysler 300
- 2011 - present Chrysler Town & Country
- 2011 - present Dodge Avenger
- 2011 - present Dodge Challenger
- 2011 - present Dodge Charger
- 2011 - present Dodge Durango
- 2011 - present Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2011 - present Dodge Journey
- 2011 - present Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2011 - present Volkswagen Routan
- 2012 - present Fiat Freemont
- 2012 - present Jeep Wrangler
- 2012 - present Lancia Flavia
- 2012 - present Lancia Thema
- 2012 - present Ram Cargo Van
Production
The Pentastar engines will be made in Trenton, Michigan and Saltillo, Mexico. The Saltillo, Mexico plant is set to begin production in the 2012 model year (with parts machined in Toledo, Ohio).
Insiders initially reported that the engine would come in four basic sizes (3.0L, 3.3L, 3.6L, and 4.0L), each offered in various states of tune. The 4.0L has been dropped from the list and a 3.2L added, according to Allpar as of November 2008 and October 2010, respectively. The 3.6 liter engine itself has different horsepower ratings in different vehicles, and has higher horsepower (305 hp) and torque (268 lb-ft) as used in the Dodge Challenger[8]
Twin and single turbocharged variants are planned for 2014. These engines are projected to produce around 420 and 370 horsepower respectively. Direct injection is also planned. [9]
Due to the new ownership structure, Fiat has obtained the right to use these engines, and currently plans to adopt them in the larger models of Lancia and Alfa Romeo.[10]
See also
References
- ^ Joseph, Noah (2009-04-13). "Chrysler's flexible new Pentastar V6". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/13/chryslers-flexible-new-pentastar-v6/. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ^ "NY Show: Chrysler LLC Introduces All-new Pentastar V-6 Engine". Redletterdodge.com. http://www.redletterdodge.com/2009/04/08/ny-show-chrysler-llc-introduces-all-new-pentastar-v-6-engine/. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ^ "2011 Dodge Challenger Officially Revealed With 305-HP Pentastar V6". http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/10/2011-dodge-challenger-officially-revealed-with-305-hp-pentastar-v6.html. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ a b "All-new 3.6-liter V-6 Technical Specifications". Chrysler LLC.. 2010-06-20. http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=9735&mid=261. Retrieved 04:07, Sunday August 29, 2010 (UTC).
- ^ "3.6-liter V-6 General Specifications". Chrysler LLC.. 2011-02-15. http://www.media.chrysler.com/dcxms/assets/specs/Pentastar_engine_spec.pdf. Retrieved Tuesday February 15, 2011.
- ^ "Pentastar V-6 Set to Roll Out Across Broad Range of New Chrysler... - AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/". Michigan: Prnewswire.com. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pentastar-v-6-set-to-roll-out-across-broad-range-of-new-chrysler-vehicles-105437573.html. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
- ^ "Chrysler Brand Releases Information Regarding New 2011 Mid-sized Sedan, the Chrysler 200". media.chrysler.com. 2010. http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=9997&mid=2. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ^ "2011 Dodge Challenger cars". Allpar.com. http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/challenger/challenger-2011.html. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
- ^ "Chrysler Pentastar V6 Engines for 2010 and Beyond". Allpar.com. http://www.allpar.com/mopar/phoenix-engines.html. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
- ^ "The Chrysler Five Year Plan". http://www.allpar.com/corporate/chrysler-group/five-year-plan.html. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
External links
- Chrysler press release on 3.6L Pentastar V6 for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Phoenix engines on Allpar
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