# Chrysler Pentastar engine

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Reciprocating internal combustion engine

Pentastar engine Overview Manufacturer Stellantis North America Production 2010 (2010)–present Layout Configuration 60° V6 Displacement 3.0 L; 182.9 cu in (2,997 cc) 3.2 L; 197.7 cu in (3,239 cc) 3.6 L; 219.9 cu in (3,604 cc) Cylinder bore 91 mm (3.58 in) (3.2L) 96 mm (3.78 in) (3.6L) Piston stroke 76 mm (2.99 in) (3.0L) 83 mm (3.27 in) (3.2L & 3.6L) Cylinder block material Aluminium Cylinder head material Aluminium Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves per cyl. (24 total) Valvetrain drive system Timing chain Compression ratio 10.7:1 (3.2L) 10.2:1 (3.6L) 11.3:1 (Upgrade) Combustion Fuel system Sequential MPFI Fuel type Gasoline E85 Oil system Wet sump Cooling system Water-cooled Output Power output 230 hp (172 kW) (3.0L) 271 hp (202 kW) (3.2L) 275–305 hp (205–227 kW) (3.6L) Torque output 210 lb⋅ft (285 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm (3.0L) 239 lb⋅ft (324 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm (3.2L) 251–269 lb⋅ft (340–365 N⋅m) (3.6L) Dimensions Length 503 mm (19.8 in) Chronology 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)

The **Chrysler Pentastar** engine family is a series of [aluminium](/source/Aluminium) ([die-cast cylinder block](/source/Die_casting)) [dual overhead cam](/source/Dual_overhead_cam) [24-valve](/source/Multi-valve#Four_valves) [gasoline](/source/Gasoline) [V6 engines](/source/V6_engine) introduced for the 2011 model year in [Chrysler](/source/Chrysler_(brand)), [Dodge](/source/Dodge), [Ram](/source/Ram_Trucks) and [Jeep](/source/Jeep) vehicles. The engine was initially named "[Phoenix](/source/Phoenix_(mythology))," but the name was changed before the official launch due to a trademark conflict; the [Pentastar](/source/History_of_Chrysler#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](/source/FCA_Global_Medium_Engine) engine as the main corporate engine for [Stellantis North America](/source/Chrysler).

## Production

The Pentastar engines are made in three different factories: [Dundee Engine Plant](/source/Dundee_Engine_Plant), [Trenton Engine Plant](/source/Trenton_Engine_Plant) and [Saltillo South Engine Plant](/source/Saltillo_South_Engine_Plant).[1]

The Pentastar engine was introduced at the 2009 [New York Auto Show](/source/New_York_Auto_Show).[2][3] The engine design allows the use of E85 or 87 [octane fuel](/source/Octane_rating) and features dual variable valve timing. [Forced induction](/source/Forced_induction), and [cylinder deactivation](/source/Variable_displacement) options were engineered into the engine design, but have not been implemented from the factory, remaining "on the shelf" as of 2016.[4]

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](/source/Engine_tuning). 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](/source/MultiAir) technology.[5] The 3.6 L engine itself has different power ratings in different vehicles, and has higher output 305 hp (227 kW; 309 PS) and 269 pound force-feet (365 N⋅m) of torque when applied in the Dodge Challenger.[6]

Single and [Twin-turbocharged](/source/Twin-turbo) variants had been planned for 2015. These engines were projected to produce around 420 and 370 hp (313 and 276 kW; 426 and 375 PS), respectively. Direct injection was also planned.[7]

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

## First generation

### Applications

#### 3.0 L

- 2014–2022 [Jeep Grand Cherokee](/source/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee#Fourth_generation_(WK2;_2011)) (China, Russia)

- 2014–present [Jeep Wrangler](/source/Jeep_Wrangler_(JK)#JK_.282007.E2.80.93present.29) (China)

- 2014–2023 [Chrysler 300C](/source/Chrysler_300) (China)

#### 3.2 L

- 2014–2022 [Jeep Cherokee](/source/Jeep_Cherokee_(KL))

#### 3.6 L

- 2011–2017 [Chrysler 200](/source/Chrysler_200)[8] (Models: LX, Touring, Limited, S, and C)

- 2011–2016 [Chrysler Town & Country](/source/Chrysler_Town_%26_Country) (Models: LX, Touring, Touring "L", Limited, S, Limited Platinum)

- 2011–2014 [Dodge Avenger](/source/Dodge_Avenger) (Models: SE V6, SXT, R/T)

- 2011–2023 [Dodge Challenger](/source/Dodge_Challenger) (Models: SE, SXT, SXT +, SXT Rallye Edition, GT)

- 2011–2023 [Dodge Charger](/source/Dodge_Charger_(LX)) (Models: SE, SXT, SXT +, SXT Rallye Edition, GT)

- 2011–present [Dodge Durango](/source/Dodge_Durango) (Models: Express, SXT, Crew, Crew Lux, Citadel, ACT Plus, Limited, GT)

- 2011–2020 [Dodge Grand Caravan](/source/Dodge_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](/source/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](/source/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee) (Models: Laredo "E", Laredo "X", 70TH Anniversary Edition, Trailhawk, Altitude Edition, Limited, Overland, Overland Summit Edition)

- 2011–2014 [Volkswagen Routan](/source/Volkswagen_Routan) (Models: S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium)

- 2011–2023 [Chrysler 300](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Dodge_Caravan) (Models: C/V Base, C/V Tradesman)

- 2012–2015 [Lancia Voyager](/source/Chrysler_Voyager) (Models: Limited)

- 2012–2014 [Lancia Thema](/source/Chrysler_300)

- 2012–2015 [Fiat Freemont](/source/Dodge_Journey)

- 2012–present [Ram 1500](/source/Ram_1500) (Models: Tradesman, SLT, HFE)

- 2013–2021 [Ram ProMaster](/source/Ram_ProMaster)

- 2014–2017 [Chrysler 200](/source/Chrysler_200) (295-hp, 262-lb ft)

- 2017–present [Chrysler Pacifica](/source/Chrysler_Pacifica_(minivan)) (287-hp, 262-lb ft) (Hybrid: 260-hp combined, 230-lb ft)

- 2020–present [Chrysler Voyager](/source/Chrysler_Voyager#Sixth_generation_(2020–present)) (287-hp, 262-lb ft)

### Versions

Code Displacement Bore Stroke Years Power SAE Torque SAE 3.0 L; 182.9 cu in (2,997 cc) 91 mm (3.58 in) 76 mm (2.99 in) 2013– 172 kW (234 PS) at 6350 rpm 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) at 4400 rpm S 3.2 L; 197.7 cu in (3,239 cc) 83 mm (3.27 in) 2014– 271 bhp (202 kW; 275 PS) at 6750 rpm (Cherokee) 239 lb⋅ft (324 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm G 3.6 L; 219.9 cu in (3,604 cc)[9][10] 96 mm (3.78 in)[9] 83 mm (3.27 in)[9] 2010– 283 bhp (211 kW; 287 PS) at 6400 rpm (Avenger, Grand Caravan, Journey, Town & Country, 200, Routan) 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) at 4800 rpm 290 bhp (216 kW; 294 PS) at 6350 rpm (Grand Cherokee, Durango) 292 bhp (218 kW; 296 PS) at 6350 rpm (Charger, 300)[11] 305 bhp (227 kW; 309 PS) at 6350 rpm (Challenger) 268 lb⋅ft (363 N⋅m) at 4800 rpm 2012– 285 bhp (213 kW; 289 PS) at 6400 rpm (Wrangler) 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) at 4800 rpm 2013– 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) at 6350 rpm (Charger Rallye Group, 300S) 264 lb⋅ft (358 N⋅m) at 4800 rpm 305 bhp (227 kW; 309 PS) at 6400 rpm (RAM 1500)[11] 269 lb⋅ft (365 N⋅m) at 4175 rpm 2015– 2016 295 bhp (220 kW; 299 PS) at 6350 rpm (Chrysler 200) 262 lb⋅ft (355 N⋅m) at 4250 rpm 2012- 280 PS (206 kW) at 6350 rpm (Fiat Freemont) 342 N⋅m (252 lb⋅ft) at 4350 rpm 283 PS (208 kW) at 6600 rpm (Lancia Voyager) 344 N⋅m (254 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm 286 PS (210 kW) at 6350 rpm (Lancia Thema) 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 4650 rpm

## Pentastar upgrade

For 2016, FCA released an updated version of the 3.6 L engine. This engine features upgrades to the [variable valve timing](/source/Variable_valve_timing) (VVT) system, two-stage [variable valve lift](/source/Variable_valve_lift) (VVL), a new [intake manifold](/source/Intake_manifold), new valve springs, new [piston rings](/source/Piston_rings), new [fuel injectors](/source/Fuel_injector), new [ignition coils](/source/Ignition_coil), a cooled [Exhaust gas recirculation](/source/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,[12] however the new version no longer supports [flex-fuel](/source/Flex-fuel) capability.

Code Displacement Bore Stroke Power SAE Torque SAE G 3.6 L; 219.9 cu in (3,604 cc) 96 mm (3.78 in) 83 mm (3.27 in) 305 hp (227 kW; 309 PS) 269 lb⋅ft (365 N⋅m)

3.6 L VVT in a 2018 [Dodge Grand Caravan](/source/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](/source/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee) (295 hp)

- 2016–present [Dodge Durango](/source/Dodge_Durango) (295 hp)

- 2017–present [Chrysler Pacifica](/source/Chrysler_Pacifica_(minivan))

- 2018–present [Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JL](/source/Jeep_Wrangler_(JL))

- 2019–present [Ram 1500](/source/Ram_1500_(DT))

- 2020–present [Chrysler Voyager](/source/Chrysler_Voyager)

- 2020–present [Jeep Gladiator (JT)](/source/Jeep_Gladiator_(JT)) (280 hp)

- 2022–present [Ram Promaster](/source/Ram_Promaster) (280 hp)

- 2026–present [Ram 1500 REV](/source/Ram_1500_REV) [PHEV](/source/PHEV)/[EREV](/source/EREV) the 3.6L V6 is used as a 130kw [generator](/source/Electric_generator) (converted to an [Atkinson cycle](/source/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. [13]

- 2026–present [Jeep Grand Wagoneer](/source/Jeep_Wagoneer_(WS))

## See also

- [List of Chrysler engines](/source/List_of_Chrysler_engines)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations"](http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=04CD2C578F893CBB1146B87A5D281660?&id=9117&mid=18). *media.chrysler.com* (Press release). Retrieved May 11, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Joseph, Noah (April 13, 2009). ["Chrysler's flexible new Pentastar V6"](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/13/chryslers-flexible-new-pentastar-v6/). *Autoblog.com*. Retrieved September 29, 2010.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-36techSPECS_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-36techSPECS_9-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-36techSPECS_9-2) ["All-new 3.6-litre V-6 Technical Specifications"](https://www.riveroakscdjr.com/jeep-wrangler-engine-options.htm#V6). Chrysler LLC. June 20, 2010. Retrieved August 29, 2010.

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## External links

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- [Chrysler press release on 3.6 L Pentastar V6 for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee](http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=9506&mid=1)

- [Phoenix engines on Allpar](http://www.allpar.com/mopar/phoenix-engines.html)

- [Car and Driver details Pentastar upgrade](http://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15352981/chrysler-reveals-major-revisions-to-pentastar-v-6/)

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