Auburn Hills, Mich.
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Chrysler Group LLC Powertrain's newest engine, the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6, has been recognized by Ward's Automotive as one of the "Ten Best" engines for 2010.
Introduced in the 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the new engine will soon be
available in 10 vehicles across the 2011 product line-up, including
Chrysler 200, 300 and Town & Country, and Dodge Avenger, Challenger,
Charger, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan. By 2014, the new Pentastar
V-6 is expected to account for more than one-third of the powertrains
in the Chrysler Group product line-up and will substantially contribute
to achieving an overall corporate fuel efficiency improvement of 25
percent.
We designed the new Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 to meet a variety of
requirements in terms of fuel efficiency and power for passenger cars,
minivans and sport utilities, said Bob Lee, vice president of engine
engineering and advanced propulsion systems for Chrysler Group LLC. "Already we are looking forward to adapting future technologies to the
Pentastar V-6 as they become available for even more fuel efficiency and
performance."
Every year, Ward's Automotive recognizes the industry leaders in engine technology, said Drew Winter, editor at Ward's Automotive. The new Pentastar delivers on all fronts, including fuel economy, lower emissions and power.
Slated to be Chrysler's new workhorse V-6, the new 3.6-liter
Pentastar will replace seven current V-6 engines ranging in
displacements from 2.7 4.0-liters by 2013.
