The Chrysler Pentastar engine family is a series of

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24-valve

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V6 engines introduced for model-year 2011

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and

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vehicles. The engine was initially named " Phoenix," but the name was changed before the official launch due to a trademark conflict; the

Pentastar The Chrysler Pentastar engine family is a series of aluminium ( die-cast cylinder block) dual overhead cam 24-valve gasoline V6 engines introduced for model-year 2011 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. The engine was initially named " Phoenix ...

name is derived from the trademark of the former Chrysler Corporation, which dates back to 1963. The Pentastar 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. Direct injection, forced induction, and cylinder deactivation options were engineered into the engine design, but haven't been implemented from the factory, remaining "on the shelf" as of 2016.

First generation

Versions

Applications

3.0L

*2014–present Jeep Grand Cherokee (China, Russia) *2014–present Jeep Wrangler (China) *2014-present

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(China)

3.2L

* 2014–present

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3.6L

* 2011–2014 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–present

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(Models: SE, SXT, SXT +, SXT Rallye Edition, GT) * 2011–present

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(Models: SE, SXT, SXT +, SXT Rallye Edition, GT) * 2011–present

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(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) * 2011–2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Models: Laredo "E", Laredo "X", 70TH Anniversary Edition, Trailhawk, Altitude Edition, Limited, Overland, Overland Summit Edition) * 2011–2014

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(Models: S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium) * 2011–present 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

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(Models: Limited) * 2012–2014 Lancia Thema * 2012–2015

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* 2012–present

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(Models: Tradesman, SLT, HFE) * 2013–2021

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* 2014–2017 Chrysler 200 (295-hp, 262-lb ft) * 2016–present

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(287-hp, 262-lb ft) (Hybrid: 260-hp combined, 230-lb ft) * 2020–present

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(287-hp, 262-lb ft)

Pentastar upgrade

For 2016, FCA released an updated version of the 3.6 L engine. This engine now features upgrades to the

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(VVT) system, two-stage variable valve lift (VVL), a new intake manifold, new valve springs, new piston rings, new

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s, new ignition coils, a cooled EGR, lower internal friction and lower weight. It also features a higher compression ratio, increased from 10.2:1 to 11.3:1. These improvements help to increase power as well as efficiency. The new version, however, has lost its flex-fuel capability. 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE - engine compartment

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE - engine compartment

Applications

* 2016-present Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 hp) * 2016-present

(295 hp) * 2016-present Dodge Journey (295 hp) * 2016-present

* 2016-present

* 2016-present Dodge Grand Caravan * 2017-present Chrysler Pacifica * 2016-present Chrysler 300 * 2020–present

* 2018–present Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JL * 2020–present

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* 2022–present

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(280 hp)

Production

The Pentastar engines are made in three different factories:

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and

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. 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, while Fiat's investor website, as of December 2011, specifies the 3.0L with Fiat's MultiAir technology. The 3.6L 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 Single and

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charged variants had been planned for 2015. These engines were projected to produce around , respectively. Direct injection was also planned. Due to the new ownership structure,

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has obtained the right to use these engines, and currently adopt them in the larger models of

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and

brands.

References

External links

Chrysler press release on 3.6L Pentastar V6 for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Car and Driver details Pentastar upgrade
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V6 engines Gasoline engines by model

First generation

Versions

Applications

3.0L

3.2L

3.6L

Pentastar upgrade

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Production

See also

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