It’s an immensely clever piece of engineering. Technology abounds; each turbo feeds three cylinders which provides a more rapid throttle response. What’s more, the direct injection system funnels fuel into the cylinders at 5,075 psi. Aside from this, increased performance and efficiency are achieved through the dual water-cooled exhaust manifolds, which are integrated into the cylinder head.
If the new Hurricane engine won’t replace the Hemi V8, which engine will it replace? It’s unlikely that it will be the 3.8-liter V6. It could, perhaps, supplant the 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel found in several Stellantis offerings, such as the Ram 1500. The 260-hp diesel already commands a $2,200 premium over the Hemi V8 in the pickup truck, so it’s likely to be the case.
Stellantis notes the new 3.0-liter shares several design features, such as bore and stroke and cylinder spacing, with the company’s turbocharged 2.0-liter i-4, found in the Grand Cherokee 4XE and several other models.
