It seems that Stellantis is able to put its long-rumored inline-six into manufacturing at its Saltillo, Mexico plant, presumably marking the start of the top of Chrysler’s long-running 5.7L Hemi V8. However up to now, the automaker’s American manufacturers have remained mum on the place precisely the brand new turbocharged “Twister” I6 might land. Stellantis powertrain weblog Stellpower (by means of Muscle Automobiles & Vehicles) noticed an entry for a brand new “GME T6” inline-six engine on the Saltillo facility’s site, suggesting that it was both in manufacturing or near it. That entry has since been eliminated, however the thriller stays.
We have been listening to tidbits right here and there about this new inline engine for years, however that is the primary time we have seen something suggesting its arrival is imminent. Often, such a major powertrain replace would coincide with the launch of a brand new product to showcase it. To this point, Stellantis has remained mum, even abroad, about the place this engine is destined to reside. 2022 mannequin yr autos are seemingly off the desk totally.
However whereas it is common for brand new engines to debut with new vehicles and vans, it isn’t a common reality. Ford’s Coyote V8 missed the corresponding Mustang refresh by a yr, for instance, orphaning the 2010 mannequin and its much-needed styling updates with the previous 4.6L V8 (and the three.8L V6, for that matter; the three.7L Duratec was additionally late to that get together). Even sticking simply to Stellantis, the JL Wrangler’s powertrains have been a piece in progress because it arrived again in 2018. The usual V6 and a couple of.0-liter turbo-4 debuted at launch; the EcoDiesel, 392 and 4xe all got here later.
And 4xe would be the mannequin by which to measure our expectations. Its introduction did not come fully out of nowhere, nevertheless it was slightly sudden for what turned out to be such a stable providing. That bodes nicely for the corporate’s present Hemi-powered vans and SUVs. The Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer are all robust candidates to obtain the brand new Hemi substitute, as all would tremendously profit from even small enhancements in gasoline financial system. If there’s to be a future for the Dodge Charger and Challenger and Chrysler 300, they’d profit too. And the way a couple of Gladiator with the wick turned up, positioned as its equal to the Wrangler 392. Flip that Twister right into a Mud Satan. Don’t fret; we have got a lot extra the place that got here from.
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