Chrysler's next four-cylinder engine family

摘要

Electronically controlled intake flow-control valves and dual variable-valve timing (VVT) are key engineering contributions from the Chrysler Group to a four-cylinder base world engine co-developed by Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and DaimlerChrysler. Approximately two million engines will be produced annually via the automakers' Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) initiative. The three automakers will employ a new engine variant in several vehicles. "We worked together on the program," said Eric Ridenour, Executive Vice President of Product Development for the Chrysler Group, adding, "But once we get to market, we're competitors." The new inline four-cylinder for Chrysler will be produced in displacements of 1.8, 2.0, and 2.4 L at GEMA's Dundee, MI, plants.