Thursday, February 25, 2010

All-new Pentastar engine debuts!


While the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee continues to wow the crowds, what lies beneath the hood could be the key to Chrysler's future. The all new 3.6-liter, called Pentastar after the conpany's five pointed star logo, replaces 7 of Chrysler's engines and stands as the outcome of several years of development!
The all-aluminum DOHC Pentastar V6, as applied in the new Jeep, offers a 33% increase in power and 11% improvement in the torque department over the engine it replaces, for a husky 280 horsepower and 260 lb-ft, all while returning 11% better fuel economy and helping Chrysler trim it's overall, range-wide CAFE emissions by two miles per gallon by 2015. But the key to the engine's success could be its flexibility: not only is it designed as a flex-fuel engine, burning either gasoline or E85 ethanol with no effect on either output or emissions (no mean feat in and of itself), but the new Pentastar will find its way into a wide variety of vehicles, including Chryslers, Dodges and Jeeps, but also Alfa Romeros. See the press release here: PENTASTAR
Thanks to AutoBlog and Noah Joseph for this article.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Every Ram. Stronger!

The 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel is available on Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks and the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab. It is standard on Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab. It's "Best in Class" low-end torque and outstanding launch capability make it the strongest Cummins Turbo Diesel ever! It's also the cleanest and the quietest. With its integrated exhaust brake, the legendary, proven, 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel is the benchmark for low cost of ownership as well as reliability and performance.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Wild Colors Live On...Introducing Furious Fuchsia!


Debuting at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, Dodge celebrates the memory of one of the wildest OEM paint codes in history for the 40th birthday of the fearsom Challenger with the addidion of "Furious Fuchsia" to the ordering sheet. Significantly darker (though no less ostentatious) than the original hue, Furious Fuchsia calls upon the rich - if not short-lived - legacy of Panther Pink combined with innovations in paint technology to create it's own unique place in the Challenger's history books. Furious Fuchsia further distinguishes itself from the older, brighter tone with it's limited availability, as it will be offered exclusively on Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and only 400 Challenger SRT8 models.
In addition to the fierce exterior presence, each Furious Fuchsia model will also feature complimenting interior accents including Pearl White performance seats with Furious Fuchsia accented stripe and, in SRT8 models, an exclusive dash-mounted plate distinguishing the vehicle as only one of 400. Despite the extensive aesthetic overhaul, powertrains for both models will remain unchanged and as such, the R/T Classic will continue to boast a 376 horsepower 5.7L HEMI V-8 engine while the SRT8 will sport it's fabled 425 horsepower 6.1L HEMI V-8. Pricing will be around $35,140 and $45,140 respectively, and will be available for order in March! Call and reserve yours today!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Who says Chargers aren't for Women?

I'm Gone is a call out to the confident Charger-driving women out there who know how to burn rubber. It turns the classic break-up cliche on it's head, giving a nod to the ladies for once. It's a not to the mystery and power of a strong woman - mysterious, cool, in-control and not willing to settle. See this great video here: http://www.redletterdodge.com/2010/02/09/who-says-chargers-arent-for-women/

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

2010 Detroit Auto Show:Fiat 500 EV


Although it held no formal press conference, Chrysler did display a pair of Fiat 500 models in the Motor City that spanned the entire performance spectrum of this diminutive front driver. On the "hot" side of the equation was an enthusiast-oriented 500 Arbath SS, already on sale in Europe and due here when the first Fiat product makes it's U.S. debut in 2012. Championing the green forces was the experimental battery-powered 500 BEV, shown here, although its real-world status is far less certain at this time. But, this great vehicle has made it in the top 10 of Kelley Blue Book's concept vehicles.
According to Chrysler sources, the 500 BEV is a one-off engineering exercise for now, primarily intended to access various battery and powertrain packaging issues. It's fitted with the same modular EV drive system that Chrysler has been evaluating for the past several years in vehicles that were under development by its disbanded ENVI organization whose functions have now become part of the combined Chrysler/Fiat powertrain operation. However, while battery electric development continues, in a meeting last November that outlined its five-year plan, Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne indicated that the vehicle set to become its first volume-build EV would be a light commercial van based on the European Fiat Doblo and due in the 2011-2012 window.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Coming Home Chrysler TV spot



Chrysler Group LLC kicks off it's new "Coming Home" advertising campaign on Jan. 1, 2010 with this spot. It's a homage to Chrysler's past, and looks ahead at great things to come.