ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES

With their capability to operate efficiently on regular 87-octane unleaded gasoline or ethanol (E85) fuel — or any combination of the two — the Chrysler Canada Inc. Flex Fuel engines will play an increasingly important role in both our manufacturing and the overall economy of the country. With the expectant rise in ethanol usage — an action which could help reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign energy, contribute to our own agricultural success, and scale down overall greenhouse gas emissions measured from a global perspective — Chrysler is poised to be a key active agent in this success story. For the 2013 model year, Chrysler Canada Inc. is utilizing Flex Fuel engines across almost all the product lines.
 
In total, we offer 14 Flex Fuel Vehicles, all with the 3.6L Pentastar™ VVT V6 (Ram 1500 Pickup also offers a 4.7L Flex Fuel V8).
 
• Chrysler 200
• Chrysler 200 Convertible
• Chrysler 300
• Chrysler Town & Country
• Dodge Avenger
• Dodge Challenger
• Dodge Charger
• Dodge Durango
• Dodge Grand Caravan
• Dodge Journey (except R/T AWD)
• Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Jeep Wrangler
• Ram 1500
• New Ram Cargo Van
 
Advantages: Reduced fuel expenditures when compared to regular unleaded gasoline, reduced dependence on foreign energy sources, and a deep contribution to the reduction of greenhouse emissions.
 
THE FLEX FUEL EDGE: 3.6-LITRE PENTASTARTM VVT V6
Winner of Ward’s Automotive “10 BEST ENGINES” for 2011
Meet the best and most advanced V6 ever produced in the history of the Chrysler family of vehicles — the 3.6L Pentastar™ VVT V6.
 
Reflecting the pride of countless engineers and technicians devoted to reliability, power and quality, it’s also recognized by the preeminent critics in the automotive world.
Offering exceptional refinement, notable fuel economy and class-leading power (as shown in the accompanying chart), the Pentastar VVT V6 was awarded with one of the 2011 Ward’s Automotive “10 Best Engines” accolades. Drew Winter, editor at Ward’s Automotive put it succinctly when he noted, “Every year, Ward’s Automotive recognizes the industry leaders in engine technology. The new Pentastar engine delivers on all fronts, including power, fuel economy, and lower emissions.”
The power plant offers an elegantly simple design with outstanding drivability and responsiveness — without the need for premium fuel. Further advantages are an oil-filter system that eliminates oil spills and contains an incinerable filter element for more efficient disposal than typical oil filters. The use of long-life spark plugs and a high-energy coil-on-plug ignition system also helps to reduce maintenance costs, making this a premium engine that runs on unleaded regular, E85 ethanol, or any combination of the two.



(1)2011 Chrysler Mid-Size Sedan internal segmentation. (2)2011 Ward’s Large Regular Car segmentation. (3)2011 Chrysler Minivan internal segmentation. (4)2011 Chrysler Full-Size SUV internal segmentation.

THE 6.4-LITRE SRT® HEMI® V8 ENGINE
The ongoing development of the hemispherical combustion chamber within Chrysler’s impressively long history includes the successful application of our hemispherical engine in the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft in World War II. It continued into the mighty ’60s, in the cars which fathered the legendary “Muscle Car” era (and which are now invaluable collector’s items). Today, the highly refined 5.7-litre HEMI® V8 engine helps create a separate and enviable identity for many of our Chrysler Canada Inc. product lines, which leads up to the most recent development in hemispherical thinking: the stunning 6.4-litre HEMI® V8 engine.
 
This remarkable engine produces 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque (estimated 465 hp/465 lb-ft on 300, Charger and Grand Cherokee), giving select vehicles in the Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge families all-new capability and power. For 2012, the engine will be utilized in the specialized performance-geared SRT8® versions of the venerable Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and Dodge Charger SRT8; our flagship sedan, the Chrysler 300 SRT8; and the four-wheel-drive and family-friendly Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8.
Advantages: Provides greater acceleration and generates more torque, resulting in higher road performance.
 
THE 4.7-LITRE FLEX FUEL V8 ENGINE
Long-proven in select Ram Pickup models, the 4.7L Flex Fuel V8 is an ideal choice when commercial or recreational activities demand more power — typically for hauling greater payloads and for towing larger horse, utility, or boat trailers — but where drivers and owners are still focused on a “greener” solution for their needs. Offering 310 horsepower and an invaluable 330 lb-ft of torque, the 4.7L Flex Fuel V8 is paired with a new 6-speed automatic transmission.
Advantages: Significant upgrade in capability and power, while still utilizing Flex Fuel technology for greater economies in fuel choices.
 
5.7-LITRE VVT V8 ENGINE WITH FUELSAVER MDS TECHNOLOGY
Six-time recipient of Ward’s “10 Best Engines,” the V8 features Variable Valve Timing (VVT), a high compression ratio and the advantage of the brilliant FuelSaver Multi Displacement System (MDS) Technology. Trucks benefit from the addition of an active intake manifold with a Short Runner Valve (SRV), engineering that improves both peak power and torque. It also improves low-end torque for more refined performance.
The 5.7L VVT V8 with FuelSaver MDS technology provides smooth, quiet operation and excellent durability.
The VVT gives the engine low-speed torque while maximizing fuel efficiency and reducing engine noise.
MDS technology enables the engine to perform powerfully during acceleration, yet more economically when cruising, by deactivating four of the eight cylinders. Operating in four-cylinder mode improves fuel economy.
The new 5.7L V8 is projected to be up to 4 percent more efficient than the previous generation.
The 5.7L V8 engine is available on the following 2012 models:
• Chrysler 300C — 363 hp/391 lb-ft of torque
• Dodge Challenger R/T — 376 hp/410 lb-ft of torque
• Dodge Charger R/T — 370 hp/395 lb-ft of torque
• Dodge Durango — 360 hp/390 lb-ft of torque
• Jeep Grand Cherokee — 360 hp/390 lb-ft of torque
• Ram 1500 — 390 hp/407 lb-ft of torque
• Ram 2500 pickup and 3500 Chassis Cab — 383 hp/400 lb-ft of torque (non-MDS calibration)
Advantages: Outstanding acceleration and torque while delivering optimal efficiency under a wide range of conditions.
 
CLEAN DIESEL VEHICLES
Ram Truck was the best-selling diesel in Canada for 2010. Current figures for 2011 show the same position of leadership. Diesel engines have been around for more than 100 years, but today’s clean diesels utilize remarkably efficient new technologies which significantly reduce emissions and dramatically improve drivability. Modern, clean diesel engines offer many advantages compared to the diesel engines of the past, including:
• Up to 80 percent reduction in particulates
• Up to 70 percent reduction in oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
• Up to 30 percent improvement in fuel economy(1) and 20 percent decrease in carbon dioxide (CO2) or greenhouse gas emissions over similar-size gasoline engines
• Up to 50 percent increase in power and 30 percent increase in torque
 
Chrysler’s most recent achievements in clean-diesel technology include:
• Ram 2500/3500 Pickup trucks with the Cummins® 6.7L Turbo Diesel. These trucks are some of the cleanest full-size diesel pickups ever and impressively met the 2010 Canadian emissions standards three years in advance.
• Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickups equipped with the Cummins Turbo Diesel. These are the only heavy-duty diesel pickups in the market that do not require a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system to meet the stringent Canadian emissions requirements.
• The Ram Chassis Cabs offer low NOx idling emissions standards and they are Clean-Idle Certified.
• Chrysler Canada Inc. is also actively promoting the adoption of a national standard for B20 biodiesel fuel.
 
Advantages: Notably cleaner operation, with much quieter performance and reduced oil-change frequency when compared to previous technologies.