Chrysler taking first steps to retool its powertrain lineup

Chrysler Group wants to erase its reputation of building gas-guzzling vehicles and is now taking the first steps to retool its powertrain lineup and improve fuel economy by 25% by 2014. Of course, Chrysler also wants to conform to stiffer US fuel economy standards.

At the North American International Auto Show, make sure to take a look at Chrysler’s new engines and transmissions. Chrysler’s new engines will incorporate technology from Fiat S.p.A., which took control of Chrysler management after the US carmaker emerged from bankruptcy on June 10. The first engine is the Pentastar V-6, which replaces six Chrysler six-cylinder engines.
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pennfootball - 1/14/2010 4:29:54 PM

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YAY!!!!!

THE PHONIX V6 IN THE JEEP WRANGLER

91z4me - 1/14/2010 5:29:13 PM

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This V6 has been in development FOREVER! I am pretty sure that MB (Daimler) had a hand in this engine, showing just how long it has been on the vine.

bfghemicuda - 1/14/2010 5:35:30 PM

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Its the pen V-6 and Chrysler started this 12+ years ago along with the world 4cyl. Diamler axed both programs with no intent to further the program. Its being revised which goes to show how far ahead Chrysler was befor the Diamler days. There will be a 2.8 liter 4valve dohc VM diesel in the wrangler comming in October of 2010 as a 2011 model.