List of Chrysler engines explained

Chrysler

Four cylinder

1926–1933: Flathead 4

1981–1995: K Engine

1994–2010: PowerTech

2007–present: World Engine

• 1.8, 2.0, and 2.4 "World Engine" (2007–2017)
• 2.0 and 2.4 "Tigershark" (2012–present)

Six cylinder

1924–1959: Flathead 6

1959–2000: Slant-6

1970–1981: Hemi-6 (Australia)

1987–2004: 3.9L/238 LA & Magnum

1989–2011: 3.3 & 3.8 OHV V6

1993–2010: SOHC V6

1998–2010: LH Engine

2002–2013: PowerTech

2010–present: Pentastar

Eight cylinder

1930–1950: Flathead 8

1951–1958: FirePower (Hemi)

1955–1958: Polyspheric V8

1968–1969: Chrysler Ball-Stud Hemi (A279)^[1]

Small block

1956–1961: A - Chrysler's first small-block V8.

1964–1992: LA

• 273
• 318
• 340
• 360

1992–2003: Magnum

• 318
• 360

1999–2009: PowerTech

2003–2024: Hemi

• 5.7L Hemi - The smallest modern Hemi engine, called the Eagle, introduced in 2002.
• 6.1L Hemi - A larger modern Hemi, 2004–2010.
• 6.4L Hemi - A larger bore modern Hemi engine, called the Apache, introduced in 2011.
• 6.2L Hemi - A supercharged Hemi engine, called the Hellcat, introduced in 2014.
• 6.2L Hemi - A supercharged Hemi engine, called the Demon, introduced in 2017.^[2]

Big block

1958 - 1978: B

• 350
• 361
• 383
• 400

1959–1978: RB

• 383
• 413
• 426 Wedge

1966-1978: RB

• 440

1964–1971: Hemi

• 426

V10

Viper V10 - An evolution of the LA design, executed in aluminium.

Magnum V10 - A similar cast-iron engine was made for Dodge Ram trucks.

Turbine

1954–1980: Turbine Engine

AMC

Chrysler acquired a number of engines after acquiring AMC in 1987.

Four cylinder

• 1987–2002: AMC I-4

Six cylinder

• AMC I-6

V8

• AMC 360 - American Motors' "GEN-3" V8s were introduced for the 1970 model year in AMC passenger automobiles.^[3] The "GEN-3" engines were available in Jeep utility vehicles starting in 1971. It is not the same as Chrysler's 360 V8.^[4] Chrysler continued production of the AMC 360 engine after the 1987 buyout of AMC to power the full-size Jeep Wagoneer (SJ) SUV that was produced until 1991.^[5] It was one of the last carbureted car/truck engines built in North America.^[6] Chrysler never used this engine in any other vehicle.

Cummins

Six cylinder

• 6BT - 5.9 L Diesel I6 used in 1989–1998 Dodge Ram
• ISB - 5.9 L Diesel I6 used in 1998–2007 Dodge Ram
• ISB6.7 - 6.7 L Diesel I6 currently used in Dodge Ram

Mitsubishi

Three cylinder

• Mitsubishi 3A92 1.2 L - Used in the Dodge Attitude (2015–present)

Four cylinder

• Orion G12B 1.4
• Orion G15B 1.5
• Orion 4G15 1.5
• Saturn 4G32 1.6
• Saturn G32B 1.6
• Sirius 4G61 1.6 DOHC
• Saturn 4G37 1.8
• Astron G52B 2.0
• Sirius 4G63 2.0 DOHC
• Sirius G63B 2.0
• Sirius 4G64 2.4
• Astron G54B 2.6

Six cylinder

• 1978–1979: 6DR5
• 2.5 L 6G73 - Used in the Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Cirrus, and Dodge Stratus
• 3.0 L 6G72 - Used in the Plymouth Acclaim/Dodge Spirit and 1987–2000 Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager, also Dodge Dynasty, Chrysler LeBaron, Chrysler TC, Chrysler New Yorker, Dodge Daytona, Dodge Stealth, Chrysler Sebring (Coupe), Dodge Stratus (Coupe), Dodge Shadow ES, and Plymouth Duster

Mercedes-Benz

Four cylinder

• OM611 - 2.1sp=usNaNsp=us diesel (2002–2004)
• OM646 - 2.1sp=usNaNsp=us diesel (2004–2010)
• OM651 - 2.1sp=usNaNsp=us diesel (2011–present)

Five cylinder

• OM647 - 2.7sp=usNaNsp=us diesel

V6

• OM642 - 3.0 L diesel V6 used in 2006–2010 Chrysler 300, 2005–2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006–2010 Jeep Commander
• M112 E32 - 3.2 L V6 used in 2003-2007 Chrysler Crossfire.
• M112 E32 ML - Supercharged 3.2 L V6 used in 2005-2006 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6.

V12

• M120 V12 - Used for the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve.

VM Motori

Four cylinder

• 425 OHV 2.5sp=usNaNsp=us diesel
• R425 DOHC 2.5sp=usNaNsp=us diesel
• R428 DOHC 2.8sp=usNaNsp=us diesel
• RA428 DOHC 2.8sp=usNaNsp=us diesel
• A428 DOHC 2.8sp=usNaNsp=us diesel

Five cylinder

• 531 OHV - 3.1sp=usNaNsp=us diesel

Six cylinder

• EcoDiesel 3sp=usNaNsp=us diesel

V6

• A630 DOHC - 3.0L diesel V6 (EU-spec) currently used in Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300/Lancia Thema
• L630 DOHC^[7] - 3.0L diesel V6 (US-spec) used in Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500

Fiat

Three cylinder

• Firefly 1.0 L Turbo Multiair II (2018–present)
• Firefly 1.0 L BSG MHEV (2020–present)

Four cylinder

• FIRE 1.4 L Turbo Multiair (2012–present)
• Firefly 1.3 L Turbo Multiair II (2018–present)
• E.torQ 1.6 and 1.8 L (2014–present)
• Multijet 1.6, 2.0, and 2.2L diesel (2014–present)
• Multijet 3.0L Iveco JTD diesel (2014–present)

PRV (Peugeot, Renault, Volvo)

V6

• 1989–1990: 3.0L PRV engine

Hyundai

Four cylinder

• Hyundai Alpha engine 1.4 and 1.6 L (used in 2005-2018 Dodge Attitude)

Others

• Chrysler UK
  • 1.5 L Hillman four
• Renault
  • J8S 2.1sp=usNaNsp=us diesel
  • Douvrin 2.2sp=usNaNsp=us
    • Volkswagen 1.7 L
  • 2.0 TDI PD diesel
• Simca Type 315
• Tritec 1.6 (1999–2007)

Notes and References

1. Kirschenbaum, Al. "Mopar Mystery Motor". Hot Rod, 3/86, pp. 71–8.
2. Web site: McGann. John. 19 July 2017. Horsepower: Inside the Dodge Demon's 840HP, 6.2L Hemi. 1 August 2020.
3. Book: Sessler, Peter C.. Ultimate American V-8 Engine Data Book. Motorbooks. 2010. 9780760336816. Second. 228. 24 July 2020.
4. Web site: Glad. Douglas. 17 December 2007. AMC 360 Engine Build - 370ci CC/Rambler Engine Makes 480HP - Car Craft Magazine. Hot Rod. No, it's not a Mopar engine, it's all American Motors. 24 July 2020.
5. Book: Mitchell, Larry G.. AMC Muscle Cars: Muscle Car Color History. 2000. MotorBooks International. 9781610608015. 28. 24 July 2020.
6. Web site: Jones. Jerrod. 12 June 2019. Don't Ditch That AMC V-8!. Four Wheeler. 24 July 2020.
7. Web site: L630 DOHC. vmmotori.it. 17 January 2016.