December 29, 2004
Advanced Diesel Technology Fact Sheet
ADVANCED DIESEL ENGINES
DESCRIPTION:
Advanced diesel
engines are one of the sophisticated technologies available today in coexistence
with hybrids as a short-term solution, while fuel cell technology is a potential
long-term solution to dependency on oil. Chrysler Group continues to invest in
and develop diesel technology for better fuel economy and fewer emissions as a
core competence.
New diesels are a key technology available today that can
dramatically reduce the amount of crude oil consumed worldwide with an existing
infrastructure. CUSTOMER BENEFIT: 2.8-LITER COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE CUSTOMER BENEFIT: AVAILABILITY: 5.9-LITER CUMMINS 610 CUSTOMER BENEFIT: AVAILABILITY:
Today’s diesel engines utilize advanced technology to
offer smooth, responsive performance while increasing fuel economy approximately
30 percent and reducing CO2 emissions an average of 20 percent compared to
equivalent gasoline engines. The negative features associated with diesel
passenger cars of 20 years ago have been virtually eliminated. Diesel is a
proven technology. For years, Europeans have enjoyed the fuel economy benefits
that diesel engines provide. More than 42 percent of all passenger vehicles sold
in the European Union, and an even higher proportion of Luxury vehicles sold
there today, are powered by diesel engines.
DESCRIPTION:
The
2.8-liter Common Rail Diesel (CRD) engine encompasses the latest in diesel
technology. With a common-rail fuel delivery system and a turbocharger, it
rivals the torque of a small eight-cylinder gas engine. The diesel power plant
will be available in the 2005 Jeep® Liberty and marks the first use
of a diesel engine in a mid-size sport-utility vehicle in North America.
The 2.8-liter CRD has three best-in-class statistics:
295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) of torque @ 1,800 rpm, driving range of 480 miles and
towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. The engine produces 160 horsepower and gets an
estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
2005 Jeep Liberty
DESCRIPTION:
A long-time member
of Chrysler Group’s powertrain offerings is the Cummins Turbo Diesel. In 1988
Chrysler Group and Cummins revolutionized the diesel pickup with the Dodge Ram
Cummins Turbo Diesel. In model year 2005, a new version of the in-line six
cylinder turbocharged engine was introduced, the Cummins 610.
With 610 lb.-ft. (827 N•m) of torque, the new engine
provides better performance for trailer towing, acceleration, throttle response
and drivability. Chrysler Group and Cummins engineers worked together to make
the 610 quiet and comfortable for our customers.
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks
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