Hurricane Twin-turn l6 has the power of an eight-cylinder engine.
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Stylantis introduced a new engine 3.0 liter inline six twin turboto any have been called Tornado. The manufacturer claims that this new powertrain offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, compared to larger engines.
The Tornado It is also capable of generating more horsepower (hp) and more pound-feet of torque than many naturally aspirated, six-cylinder V-8 competitors.
The engine features high-tech setup and smooth running that allows it to create these two distinct variants:
1.- Standard output: Optimized for fuel economy, including the use of cooled exhaust gas circulation (EGR), while delivering improved power and torque.
2.- High performance: Optimized for great performance (more than 500 hp / 475 lb-ft of torque) while still maintaining significant fuel economy during heavy use, such as towing.
The features and performance of the Hurricane put it in competition with V-8 engines. According to Stellantis, This new engine is up to 15% more efficient than larger engines.
“As Stellantis aspires to become the leading US company in electrification, with battery electric vehicle sales mix at 50% by 2030, internal combustion engines will play a key role in our portfolio for years to come, and we owe that to our customers. and environment to provide the cleanest and most efficient thrust possible”, dIn a press release, said Mickey Bley, Head of Payment Systems at Stellantis. “The Hurricane twin-turbo is an uncompromising engine that delivers better fuel economy and significant greenhouse gas reductions without requiring our customers to compromise on performance.”
In addition to power and low fuel consumption, Hurricane provides reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. It is part of Stellantis’ commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
The manufacturer states that horsepower and torque ratings will vary by vehicle.
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