Fiat begins technology transfer to Chrysler

The PT Cruiser is the smallest model of the Chrysler Group, but he did not get the 100-horsepower engine a 105-horsepower gasoline engine is Multiair in Germany in the Fiat Punto Evo in action The turbo engines with increased Multiair valve gear to work at the Alfa MiTo.

Fiat purchased 20 percent of Chrysler shares. Now begins the transfer of technology: The American corporate group, which also includes Jeep and Dodge, introduced in the U.S. market, an engine of Fiat. It is a 100-horsepower variant of the 1.4-liter gasoline engine Multiair without charge. The engine will be built starting in late 2010. It is incorporated into the built in North America, Fiat 500, whose production will begin in early 2011.

From the known Punto Evo and MiTo

In Germany the market is the 1.4-liter engine Multiair with and without Turbo: Supercharged with 135 units, 155 and 170 hp to work at the Alfa Romeo MiTo. The 135-hp version and a 105-horsepower version of suckers to come in the Fiat Punto Evo used.

At Chrysler, the Multiair naturally aspirated engine makes 100 horsepower at 6.750 rpm and develops 129 Nm at 4,250 rpm.

More Performance, Less Consumption

The Multiair-valve timing to deliver up to ten percent more power and allow a lower usage by ten percent. The proposed turbo version of the engine should be as strong as a V6, but consume 25 percent less.

The new timing system will be used at Chrysler in its own engines, in the four-cylinder, which is reflected in the current German models are used, and even in a new V6.




Author: AL
Source: Autolatest