Scott Kunselman, Product development, Engineering. His first goal is to align Fiat and Chrysler into one well-oiled machine. This includes platforms, technologies and powertrains.
Streamlining will be impressive. 21 future models will use only 3 Fiat structures; this is fewer platforms than are now being used. Both brands will eventually share HVAC, audio and other components. This will increase the speed-to-market of new vehicle programs by up to 25% which will in turn save money.
Paolo Ferrero, Chrysler Powertrain. His goals are as follows: performance, fuel economy, alternative fuels all with the direct help of existing Fiat powertrains. The Italian maker will bring small engines (Multi-air) and diesel technologies, no surprise here. And, as for Chrysler, they will supply hybrids and larger displacement powertrains, again, no surprise.
The internal combustion engine will remain the principal source of motivation. They will add multi-air, start/stop and direct injection. This will be followed by hybrids.
Expect 1.4L 4-cylinder in smaller cars by late 2010, a turbo will added in late 2011. A new Pentastar V6 will arrive in spring 2010 followed by single and double-turbo 3.0L V6 for many performance and luxury applications. The V8s will become more efficient. Say goodbye the 4-speed autobox and improvements will be made to the 6-speed and Fiat's 6-speed dual-clutch, will find its way in new products in the next D-Segment car by the end of 2010. Eventually, on more products over the next 5 years.
Multi-air is like variable valve timing on steroids. + 10% hp and + 15% in torque and reduces emissions by 10%. Then, they throw in a turbocharger for more power and, get this, fewer emissions still.
More stuff: Start/stop technology in the Wrangler diesel (yes diesel) by end of 2010. Expect a Ram hybrid by end of 2010. The Pentastar V6 will be a 3.6L and will replace all other V6s. Power will hover near the 300 hp range. 1.4, 1.8, 2.0, 2.4L 4-cylinders, some new, some existing. By 2014, many diesel powertrains of similar displacement will be made available. The 5.7L HEMI stays and the 6.1L HEMI moves to 6.4L and should be good for over 550 hp. High performance 3.0L V6, with turbos, should generate upwards of 400hp by 2014.
Given the new powertrains, a major shift will occur in engine shares. The V6 now accounts for a large portion of all Chrysler products and 4-cylinders are almost scarce. By 2014, 38% (from 19%) will be 4-pots. V6s, 37% from 54% and diesels, now at 9%, will be 14% and climbing.
These are exciting times for Chrysler. It would appear, at least on paper and in the company's mind, that if they play their cards right, the World could be their oyster. From our perspective, things could not be moving along at a quicker pace.
photo:Chrysler
Streamlining will be impressive. 21 future models will use only 3 Fiat structures; this is fewer platforms than are now being used. Both brands will eventually share HVAC, audio and other components. This will increase the speed-to-market of new vehicle programs by up to 25% which will in turn save money.
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Paolo Ferrero, Chrysler Powertrain. His goals are as follows: performance, fuel economy, alternative fuels all with the direct help of existing Fiat powertrains. The Italian maker will bring small engines (Multi-air) and diesel technologies, no surprise here. And, as for Chrysler, they will supply hybrids and larger displacement powertrains, again, no surprise.
The internal combustion engine will remain the principal source of motivation. They will add multi-air, start/stop and direct injection. This will be followed by hybrids.
Expect 1.4L 4-cylinder in smaller cars by late 2010, a turbo will added in late 2011. A new Pentastar V6 will arrive in spring 2010 followed by single and double-turbo 3.0L V6 for many performance and luxury applications. The V8s will become more efficient. Say goodbye the 4-speed autobox and improvements will be made to the 6-speed and Fiat's 6-speed dual-clutch, will find its way in new products in the next D-Segment car by the end of 2010. Eventually, on more products over the next 5 years.
Multi-air is like variable valve timing on steroids. + 10% hp and + 15% in torque and reduces emissions by 10%. Then, they throw in a turbocharger for more power and, get this, fewer emissions still.
More stuff: Start/stop technology in the Wrangler diesel (yes diesel) by end of 2010. Expect a Ram hybrid by end of 2010. The Pentastar V6 will be a 3.6L and will replace all other V6s. Power will hover near the 300 hp range. 1.4, 1.8, 2.0, 2.4L 4-cylinders, some new, some existing. By 2014, many diesel powertrains of similar displacement will be made available. The 5.7L HEMI stays and the 6.1L HEMI moves to 6.4L and should be good for over 550 hp. High performance 3.0L V6, with turbos, should generate upwards of 400hp by 2014.
Given the new powertrains, a major shift will occur in engine shares. The V6 now accounts for a large portion of all Chrysler products and 4-cylinders are almost scarce. By 2014, 38% (from 19%) will be 4-pots. V6s, 37% from 54% and diesels, now at 9%, will be 14% and climbing.
These are exciting times for Chrysler. It would appear, at least on paper and in the company's mind, that if they play their cards right, the World could be their oyster. From our perspective, things could not be moving along at a quicker pace.
photo:Chrysler