Report: 2012 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500 Latest Chrysler Models to Receive ... - Automobile Magazine
The news is hardly surprising, seeing as Chrysler has aggressively replaced outmoded engines with the new Pentastar across its lineup. in fact, the company claims the Pentastar will account for more than one-third of its engine volume by 2014. We believed the special Wrangler Mojave model served as a swan song of sorts for the outgoing 3. 8-liter V-6 before the model scored the... That’s a much-needed dose of power for the Wrangler, which currently struggles with a minivan-sourced 3. 8-liter V-6, which produces just 202 hp and 237 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic transmission allegedly replaces the Wrangler’s current four-speed automatic. The Blade suggests 2012 Wrangler fuel economy could climb to 16/23 mpg (city/highway), whereas the 2011 model is EPA-rated at 15/19 mpg. Switching the old base engine -- a 3. 7-liter V-6 good for 215 hp and 235 lb-ft -- for the new 3. 6-liter V-6 should imbue the Ram with more performance and mildly improved fuel economy. Source: www.automobilemag.com
