Chrysler's 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 Upgraded For 2016 - Top Speed
Just like the original Pentastar, the updated 3. 6-liter will be making its debut on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and as quickly as this engine spread across the current Chrysler lineup, the new mill promises to be even more adaptable, so we will... Chrysler has yet to reveal exact torque output or fuel economy figures for the updated Pentastar, but it is saying that torque – especially low-end torque – will increase by almost 15 percent while fuel economy will be up by about 6 percent. Additionally, the 2016 Grand Cherokee will be rated at 295 horsepower compared to the 290-horsepower rating of the current model. The upgraded VVT also allows for expanded use of automatic stop-start, which means that this fuel- and emissions-saving technology will be offered on additional models beyond the Chrysler 200 and Ram 1500. Speaking of fuel economy, several... The engine was also given a higher compression ratio, new fuel injectors (still port injected rather than direct) and high-energy ignition coils, adding another 1. 5-percent increase, while an EGR cooler and reduced-friction internal components... Source: www.topspeed.com
