New 4.7-Liter V8 Engine for Dodge Dakota
Date: Feb 8th, 2007 11:14:04 pm - Subscribe
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The Dodge Dakota will have something new under its hood.
Chrysler Group released the details about their newest powertrain component that will be installed in the all-new 2008 Dodge Dakota midsize pickup truck. The company released the 4.7-liter Magnum V8 engine, following the recently launched Cummins Turbo diesel engine for the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500. So this is the second revamped engine launch by Chrysler Group.
The new 4.7-liter Magnum V8 engine delivers an increased horsepower and torque output, with an increased fuel economy. The engine also offers reduced NVH (noise, vibration, harshness).
Here are the complete specs of Chrysler Group’s 4.7-liter Magnum, SOHC, 16-Valve SMPI V-8 engine:
Type and Description: V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke: 3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
Valve System: Chain driven, SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction: Compacted Graphite Iron bedplate, cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Max Engine Speed: 6,000 rpm
Fuel Requirement: E85 (Ethanol) or Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity: 6 qt. (5.7L)
Emission Controls: Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features
Performance
Maximum power: 290 hp
Maximum torque: 320 lb.-ft.
Meanwhile, Bob Lee, Vice President - Powertrain Product Engineering Team of Chrysler Group commented:
"The Chrysler Group continues to push the boundaries of engine technology, substantially increasing fuel-efficiency, performance and refinement. Chrysler Group knows that while pickup customers always want more torque and power, fuel economy is becoming more important as fuel prices trend upward. Like our industry-leading HEMI(R), this new engine represents a win-win for our customers."
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