Chrysler 200 - 9-speed and Flex Fuel

ENGINES & traNSmISSIoNS
THE NEW 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The ongoing focus to improve fuel economy brings one of the most refined
examples of engineering to the Chrysler model lineup: the ZF 9-speed automatic
transmission. Initial projected applications of this new component are predicted
to reach some 200,000 units, with its major standard application slated to power
the all-new 2014 Jeep
®
Cherokee model.
This transmission is expected to play a pivotal role in making these future vehicles
significantly more competitive in their respective segments, and the mandate
behind its development is clear: provide exceptional if not groundbreaking
figures for performance and fuel economy. In each of these critical areas,
the ZF 9-speed automatic is measuring up with brilliance and sophistication.
Preliminary reports from Research and Development indicate that anticipated
mileage with the ZF 9-speed could achieve up to 38 miles per gallon on the
highway — better than most non-hybrid mid-size sedans on the market. With
its adaptable engineering allowing a number of engine pairings, this is one
powertrain component that will quickly separate Chrysler Group LLC Fleet
vehicles from the rest of the pack.
Advantages: smooth-shifting and reliable power from full stop/take-off to
highway merging, backed by exceptionally fuel-conscious capability.
THE FLEX FUEL EDGE: THE 3.6-LITER
AND NEW 3.2-LITER PENTASTAR
®
VVT
ENGINES
New for 2014 is a variation on the most
successful V6 engine in our history, the long-proven 3.6L Pentastar V6 with
Variable Valve Timing (VVT). Applied in the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee models,
the new 3.2L Pentastar VVT V6 (with Flex Fuel calibration available later in the
model year) is mated to the new 9-speed automatic, a combination that ensures
can-do capability melded with impressively efficient performance.
Pentastar V6 powerplants are utilized across the 2014 model-year product line:
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Chrysler 200 with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Chrysler 300 with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Chrysler Town & Country with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Dodge Avenger with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Dodge Charger with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Dodge Durango with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Dodge Journey with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6 (FWD only)
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Jeep Cherokee with the 3.2L Flex Fuel V6
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Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Ram C/V Tradesman with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6
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Ram 1500 with the 3.6L Flex Fuel V6 (excludes HFE Model)
Advantages: lessened fuel expenditures due to the reduced cost of ethanol vs.
gasoline, increased use of domestically grown products, reduced greenhouse
gas emissions when compared to engines which lack the technology.
SECTION
LEGAL