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Chrysler Pentastar engine

Field	Value
name	Pentastar engine
manufacturer	Stellantis North America
production	–present
image	Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport engine.jpg
predecessor	Chrysler SOHC V6
Chrysler 3.3 & 3.8 engine
Chrysler LH engine
Chrysler Powertech V6
successor	2.0L Hurricane 4 EVO turbo I4 (For Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands in 2026)
configuration	60° V6
displacement	2997 cc
3239 cc
3604 cc
bore	91 mm (3.2L)
96 mm (3.6L)
stroke	76 mm (3.0L)
83 mm (3.2L & 3.6L)
block	Aluminium
head	Aluminium
valvetrain	DOHC 4 valves per cyl. (24 total)
timing	Timing chain
compression	10.7:1 (3.2L)
10.2:1 (3.6L)
11.3:1 (Upgrade)
fuelsystem	Sequential MPFI
fueltype	Gasoline
E85
oilsystem	Wet sump
coolingsystem	Water-cooled
power	230 hp (3.0L)
271 hp (3.2L)
275 - (3.6L)
torque	210 lbft at 4400 rpm (3.0L)
239 lbft at 4400 rpm (3.2L)
251 - (3.6L)
length	503 mm

Chrysler 3.3 & 3.8 engine Chrysler LH engine Chrysler Powertech V6 3239 cc 3604 cc 96 mm (3.6L) 83 mm (3.2L & 3.6L) 10.2:1 (3.6L) 11.3:1 (Upgrade) E85 271 hp (3.2L) 275 - (3.6L) 239 lbft at 4400 rpm (3.2L) 251 - (3.6L)

The Chrysler Pentastar engine family is a series of aluminium (die-cast cylinder block) dual overhead cam 24-valve gasoline V6 engines introduced for the 2011 model year in Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles. The engine was initially named "Phoenix," but the name was changed before the official launch due to a trademark conflict; the Pentastar name is derived from the trademark of the former Chrysler Corporation, which dates back to 1963. It will eventually be replaced by the Hurricane 4 EVO engine as the main corporate engine for Stellantis North America.

Production

The Pentastar engines are made in three different factories: Dundee Engine Plant, Trenton Engine Plant and Saltillo South Engine Plant.

The Pentastar engine was introduced at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The engine design allows the use of E85 or 87 octane fuel and features dual variable valve timing. Forced induction, and cylinder deactivation options were engineered into the engine design, but have not been implemented from the factory, remaining "on the shelf" as of 2016.

Insiders initially reported that the engine would come in four basic sizes (3.0, 3.3, 3.6, and 4.0 L), each offered in various states of tune. The 3.3 L and 4.0 L have been dropped from the list and a 3.2L added, while Fiat's investor website, as of December 2011, specifies the 3.0 L with Fiat's MultiAir technology. The 3.6 L engine itself has different power ratings in different vehicles, and has higher output 305 hp and 269 lb·ft of torque when applied in the Dodge Challenger.

Single and Twin-turbocharged variants had been planned for 2015. These engines were projected to produce around 420 and, respectively. Direct injection was also planned.

Due to the new ownership structure, Fiat has obtained the right to use these engines, and had adopted them in the larger models of Lancia and Fiat brands.

First generation

Applications

3.0 L

2014–2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (China, Russia)
2014–present Jeep Wrangler (China)
2014–2023 Chrysler 300C (China)

3.2 L

2014–2022 Jeep Cherokee

3.6 L

2011–2017 Chrysler 200 (Models: LX, Touring, Limited, S, and C)
2011–2016 Chrysler Town & Country (Models: LX, Touring, Touring "L", Limited, S, Limited Platinum)
2011–2014 Dodge Avenger (Models: SE V6, SXT, R/T)
2011–2023 Dodge Challenger (Models: SE, SXT, SXT +, SXT Rallye Edition, GT)
2011–2023 Dodge Charger (Models: SE, SXT, SXT +, SXT Rallye Edition, GT)
2011–present Dodge Durango (Models: Express, SXT, Crew, Crew Lux, Citadel, ACT Plus, Limited, GT)
2011–2020 Dodge Grand Caravan (Models: SE American Value Package (AVP) or Canadian Value Package (CVP), SE, Crew, Crew Lux, SXT, R/T, SE Plus, SXT Plus, GT)
2011–2019 Dodge Journey (Models: SE American Value Package (AVP) or Canadian Value Package (CVP), Mainstreet, Crew, Crew Lux, SXT, R/T, GT, Crossroad)
2011-present Jeep Grand Cherokee (Models: Laredo "E", Laredo "X", 70TH Anniversary Edition, Trailhawk, Altitude Edition, Limited, Overland, Overland Summit Edition)
2011–2014 Volkswagen Routan (Models: S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium)
2011–2023 Chrysler 300 (Models: 300 Base, 300 S V6, 300 C w/ V6, 300 C Glacier Series w/ V6, 300 C Luxury Series w/ V6)
2012–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (Models: Sport, Unlimited Sport, Sport "S", Unlimited Sport "S", Freedom Edition, Unlimited Freedom Edition, Altitude Edition, Unlimited Altitude Edition, 70TH Anniversary Edition, Unlimited 70TH Anniversary Edition, Sahara, Hard Rock Edition, Unlimited Sahara, Moab, Unlimited Moab, Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon, Rubicon 10TH Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon 10TH Anniversary) Jeep Rubicon Recon 2017
2019-present Jeep Wrangler JL (Models: Sport, Willys Sport, Sport S, Islander, Willys, 80th Anniversary (2021), Freedom, Sport Altitude, Unlimited RHD, Sahara, Rubicon, Sahara Altitude, High Altitude
2020-present Jeep Gladiator JT (Models: Sport, Willys Sport (2021), Sport S, Willys (2021), Overland, Freedom, 80th Anniversary (2021), Rubicon, Mojave, High Altitude, California Edition (California dealer only), Texas Trail (Texas dealer only)
2011–2015 Ram Cargo Van (Models: C/V Base, C/V Tradesman)
2012–2015 Lancia Voyager (Models: Limited)
2012–2014 Lancia Thema
2012–2015 Fiat Freemont
2012–present Ram 1500 (Models: Tradesman, SLT, HFE)
2013–2021 Ram ProMaster
2014–2017 Chrysler 200 (295-hp, 262-lb ft)
2017–present Chrysler Pacifica (287-hp, 262-lb ft) (Hybrid: 260-hp combined, 230-lb ft)
2020–present Chrysler Voyager (287-hp, 262-lb ft)

Versions

Code	Displacement	Bore	Stroke	Years	Power SAE	Torque SAE
	2997 cc	91 mm	76 mm	2013–	172 kW at 6350 rpm	285 Nm at 4400 rpm
S	3239 cc	83 mm	2014–	271 bhp at 6750 rpm (Cherokee)	239 lbft at 4400 rpm
G	3604 cc	96 mm	83 mm	2010–	283 bhp at 6400 rpm (Avenger, Grand Caravan, Journey, Town & Country, 200, Routan)	260 lbft at 4800 rpm
290 bhp at 6350 rpm (Grand Cherokee, Durango)
292 bhp at 6350 rpm (Charger, 300)
305 bhp at 6350 rpm (Challenger)	268 lbft at 4800 rpm
2012–	285 bhp at 6400 rpm (Wrangler)	260 lbft at 4800 rpm
2013–	300 bhp at 6350 rpm (Charger Rallye Group, 300S)	264 lbft at 4800 rpm
305 bhp at 6400 rpm (RAM 1500)	269 lbft at 4175 rpm
2015– 2016	295 bhp at 6350 rpm (Chrysler 200)	262 lbft at 4250 rpm
2012-	280 PS at 6350 rpm (Fiat Freemont)	342 Nm at 4350 rpm
283 PS at 6600 rpm (Lancia Voyager)	344 Nm at 4000 rpm
286 PS at 6350 rpm (Lancia Thema)	340 Nm at 4650 rpm

Pentastar upgrade{{Anchor|PSU}}

For 2016, FCA released an updated version of the 3.6 L engine. This engine features upgrades to the variable valve timing (VVT) system, two-stage variable valve lift (VVL), a new intake manifold, new valve springs, new piston rings, new fuel injectors, new ignition coils, a cooled Exhaust gas recirculation system, lower internal friction and lower weight. It also features a higher compression ratio, increased from 10.2:1 to 11.3:1. These improvements increase power as well as efficiency, however the new version no longer supports flex-fuel capability.

Code	Displacement	Bore	Stroke	Power SAE	Torque SAE
G	3604 cc	96 mm	83 mm	305 hp	269 lbft

3.6 L VVT in a 2018 [[Dodge Grand Caravan

Applications

The 3.6 produced 295 hp also in the 2015 engine across Chrysler, Ram, Jeep and Dodge models, but the 2015 3.6 also supported flex-fuel option

2016–present Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 hp)
2016–present Dodge Durango (295 hp)
2017–present Chrysler Pacifica
2018–present Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JL
2019–present Ram 1500
2020–present Chrysler Voyager
2020–present Jeep Gladiator (JT) (280 hp)
2022–present Ram Promaster (280 hp)
2026–present Ram 1500 REV PHEV/EREV the 3.6L V6 is used as a 130kw generator (converted to an Atkinson cycle for efficiency rather than running at its full rated 205-227kw). The Pentastar engine has no direct connection to the axles: Main drive (647 hp) is its two 400V electric motors.
2026–present Jeep Grand Wagoneer

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