According to reports, the Hemi V8 will be replaced by the turbocharged inline-6.
Rumours of Dodge and Jeep products using a new, inline-six engine date back to. This long-rumored powerplant might finally be revealed at the New York Auto Show, which has press days on April 13-14.
A media roundtable was held at the Chicago Auto Show A journalist asked Jim Morrison (Head of Jeep North America) about the engine. According to Autoblog According to rumors, the inline six engine is codenamed Tornado. The engine is said to be 3.0 liters in displacement and turbocharged. There is also 48-volt mild hybrid assistance. Engineering is more than just the GME 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with an additional pair of cylinders. According to a report, the mill had “relatively narrow bores, closely spaced” cylinder liners and aluminum linings.
, a two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee, is the first to receive the 3.0-liter inline-6. It would also be available for the Wagoneer. The powerplant will be available in the next-generation Dodge Charger and Challenger. The powerplant would also be available for Ram trucks.
Inline-six will replace the current applications for the 5.7-liter V8. Stellantis is planning to offer multiple tunes for the powerplant, although there’s not much information available. The Land Rover Defender 3.0-liter inline-6 with integrated starter-generator makes 395 horsepower (295 Kilowatts) & 406 pound-feet (551 Nms) of torque.
The Dodge V8 will be discontinued, so don’t fret about it. For 2024 , the company is working on an retro-inspired electric muscle car. It is reported to have Tesla-fighting capabilities. The concept could be unveiled later in the year.
Ram also plans to become an electric vehicle in 2024. The company’s concept renderings show the plans. The company plans to cover 500 miles (805 km) without any additional charge.