Pentastar V6 Engine Earns a Place on Wards Best Engines List
The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with eTorque electrification has received a spot on the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list for 2020. This is the second year in a row that the Ram 1500 engine option has made the list. Beating Out the Competition: Ram 1500 vs. Ford F-150 Specifications of the Pentastar […]
2021 Formula 1 Cars May Be Powered by 1200-HP Twin-Turbo V6 Engines
What will power Formula 1 cars in 2021 and beyond? That was the question on the table at the F1 engine summit that took place last Friday in Paris, which drew a number of officials from manufacturers currently involved and uninvolved in the sport. In 2014, Formula 1 switched to 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged hybrid engines […]
Report: 2018 Ford Mustang Will Not Offer V6 Engine Option
The iconic Ford Mustang may never be same. For years this pony car was offered with a thunderous V8 engine that demanded everyone’s attention both at the drag strip and on the road. However, for buyers who couldn’t afford eight cylinders, Ford has offered a V6 which allowed the ‘Stang to find homes in more […]
2017 Chevy Colorado Gets New V6 Engine, Eight-Speed Automatic
Today Chevrolet announced updates coming to the Colorado for the 2017 model year, including an all-new V6 engine and a class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s the most recent major update for the popular midsize pickup truck, which was first sold as a 2015 model. According to Chevy, the new V6 and eight-speed automatic create a […]
Fiat Chrysler’s EcoDiesel V6 Engine Earns Recognition on Wards 10 Best Engines List
When you’ve got something good, what do you do? You make it even better. At least, that’s what Fiat Chrysler does. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced that its 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine was named on Wards 10 Best Engines list—for the third consecutive time. Get the Best: See why multiple FCA US vehicles were named […]
Latest Hyundai Genesis Coupe News: Make Way for Twin-Turbocharged V6 Engine!
The next-generation Hyundai Genesis Coupe has been spotted being tested, and exciting news has been revealed concerning its upgrades. Like The Korean Car Blog predicted earlier this year, it appears the next Genesis Coupe is in fact getting what it deserves. After spotting a test mule, sources have confirmed a twin-turbocharged V6 engine is on […]
FCA Offers 14.9% More Torque in New Pentastar V6 Engine
With the new model year comes multiple changes for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. One of the biggest changes, though, is with one of the company’s most popular engine options. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine is getting a big boost in power—something that even the pickiest consumer will love. Honda Stays on Top: Honda Impresses in American Customer Satisfaction […]
FCA Produces 5 Millionth Pentastar V6 Engine—And Then Some More
Last week, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA, formerly Chrysler Group) announced that it had surpassed production of 5 million Pentastar V6 engines sometime in May. (The announcement did not include an exact date, so their tracking purposes are a little suspect, but their estimate is probably close enough.) The popular Pentastar V6 is offered in three […]
Cadillac to Debut New Family of V6 Engines: de Nysschen
On Monday, Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen dropped by Jalopnik for a bit of the ol’ question and answer. He was decidedly better at this than, say, Don Swearingen, insofar as he actually provided satisfying answers for a great many of the questions he was asked. One of the best questions came from TurboS60, who […]
Toyota Drops V6 Engine in Tundra, Offers Only V8 for 2015
In years past, Toyota’s popular half-ton Tundra pickup truck has been offered with two engine choices: a V6 and a V8. This is all set to change in 2015, when Toyota will drop the sluggish V6 in favor of the more popular V8 that most Tundra drivers have chosen for years. The reason behind Toyota’s […]
2021 Maserati MC20 Engine Could Be Twin-Turbo V6
Normally, we would be just a few days away from Maserati’s big reveal of its upcoming MC20 sports car. As it stands, we’ll have to wait until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But new details concerning the upcoming car are slowly trickling in, and the latest info from Car and Driver suggests the 2021 […]
2021 Toyota Supra Gets Four-Cylinder Engine, More Powerful V6
Last week, we predicted that Toyota would announce a four-cylinder engine for the new 2021 Supra, and while that was correct, we were caught completely by surprise by another bit of news: the regular V6 Supra will also have more power. Getting a power boost in only the second year is unusual for any model, […]
Wards 10 Best Engines List for 2017 Includes Pacifica Hybrid’s V6
For the seventh consecutive year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles earned a spot on Wards 10 Best Engines list. The vehicle responsible for achieving that honor is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and its 3.3-liter Pentastar V6 Hybrid Propulsion System. This unique powertrain allows the Pacifica Hybrid achieve a total driving range of 566 miles, while also […]
Bisimoto Engineering is Putting a Hyundai V6 Motor in a Porsche 911
Remember last month when it was announced that professional drifter Ryan Tuerck was planning to load a Ferrari V8 engine into a Toyota 86? Well, we have a similar story to report, but this one comes with a twist, as Canadian tuning company Bisimoto Engineering recently shared plans to put a Hyundai V6 engine into […]
Cadillac’s 3.6-Liter V6 Named One of Ward’s 10 Best Engines
Cadillac’s all-new 3.6-liter V6 engine, which will feature in the all-new CT6 sedan and XT5 crossover as well as the 2016 ATS and CTS, was recently named one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines. The new V6 was measured against 31 engines from 11 other automakers and weighed in terms of output, efficiency, technology, and refinement. […]
Cadillac Announces New V6, Engine Tech for 2016 ATS and CTS
Cadillac will be adding an all-new 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine to the 2016 Cadillac ATS and CTS, adding cylinder deactivation technology and making the sedans/coupes more fuel-efficient and effective in day-to-day driving situations. The new ATS and CTS will add the 3.6-liter six-cylinder in addition to the 2.0-liter turbo-four, which will also be more fuel-efficient thanks […]
Chevrolet Indycar V6 Twin Turbo Engine Gives Chevy Championship
When the checkered flag dropped at Auto Club Speedway and on the 2013 IndyCar, Chevrolet had sealed its second consecutive IndyCar Series Manufacturers’ Championship with the help of Will Power’s victory. Throughout the season, drivers of the Chevrolet IndyCar V6 twin turbo engine won 10 out of 19 races. This includes: James Hinchcliffe (Andretti Autosport) […]
Wards Calls PowerBoost the Top 2021 F-150 Engine
If you’re looking to the 2021 Ford F-150 for an entrant on the annual Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list, you ain’t gonna be short of options. Of those choices, Wards has tapped the all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 as its choice for the top powertrain in the F-150 lineup. Another Award-Winning […]