Evo nešto i o novim V6 Phoenix motorima koje razvija Chrysler i koji bi se možda mogli naći u budućim Alfama....
At least one observer said that the Phoenix engines — currently V6 — were at least a generation ahead of anything currently available. The Phoenix engine project is alive and is expected to survive any merger or takeover.
On December 3, 2008, Chrysler confirmed that the Phoenix engine plants in Trenton and Saltillo, Mexico will be the only sources of the Phoenix engine. Early production is scheduled for summer 2009 with “real” production starting in late 2009.
This report came on November 3, 2008:
A supplier (identity confirmed) reported on Chrysler’s upcoming Phoenix V6 engines, saying that they would be certain to survive any takeovers or mergers. “They’re good on mileage and power, and they’re very quiet,” said the supplier.
According to Chrysler presentations, even the most powerful Phoenix, displacing 3.6 liters and producing (in preliminary tests) over 280 horsepower, is quieter than Toyota’s 3.3 liter V6 - and far quieter than the Toyota 3.5 liter V6. Gas mileage is said to be good, partly due to the use of high-pressure, die-cast blocks, which save on labor and allow for thinner walls and less use of aluminum. These blocks are 20 pounds lighter than General Motors‘ V6 blocks, saving around $40 per engine on aluminum alone; an independent firm estimated that these engines are at least $300 cheaper to build than GM’s current V6 line.
Chrysler wrote that: “The new Phoenix of V-6 engines will feature cylinder deactivation (MDS)...the engine will operate efficiently on three cylinders when less power is needed, and in V-6 mode when more power is needed. This optimizes fuel economy when V-6 power is not required – without sacrificing vehicle performance or capability.
“The new family of V-6 engines will feature an aluminum die cast block, dual variable valve timing (VVT) and a two-stage oil pump, among other technologies. The end result is an expected across-the-board V-6 fuel efficiency improvement of six to eight percent – in addition to new levels of V-6 power, performance and refinement.” Allpar note: the key words here are both performance and refinement!
As of July 2007, the engine was still reportedly in early-development status, but was feature-complete; ongoing work dealt with tuning, calibration, and emissions. We are certain that direct injection will be used in at least one of the Phoenix engines.
The following table was first provided in July 2006 with information from oh20, in a form not dissimilar from its current state; he updated the chart at the end of November 2008 to the following. All engines have variable valve timing unless otherwise noted.
3.3 V6 VVT Sebring, Avenger, Minivans
3.3 V6 Direct Injection Challenger, Charger, Minivans, Grand Cherokee, Durango, Aspen
3.3 V6 DI/HEV Sebring, Avenger, 300, Minivans
3.3 V6 MDS Sebring, Avenger, Minivans
3.6 V6 VVT Multiple models
3.6 V6 Direct Injection Ram, Wrangler
3.6 V6 MDS Challenger, Charger, 300, Minivans, Grand Cherokee, Durango, Aspen
3.6 V6 HEV Minivans
3.6 V6 PZEV Sebring, Avenger, Minivans
4.0 V6 Base (no VVT) marine use
4.0 V6 Premium, MDS, no VVT marine use
4.7 V8 VVT Ram, Charger, 300, Dakota, Grand Cherokee, Durango, Aspen
