Rumors of inline Turbo 6 Gas engine

[Greenscape]

I am seeing smatterings of this come up in different areas. Does anyone have any more concrete evidence that this is actually a near future reality? I personally love the idea. The 5.7 Hemi is great but getting old in the tooth ..

 

[Jako]

pros and cons inline vs v6

v6 engine vs inline 6 advantages and disadvantages

Today's cars are mostly equipped with in-line 4-cylinder engines. But there are plenty with larger engines, in 6, 8, 10 or 12 pistons, sometimes even more.

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[djevox]

I’m a sucker for inline turbo engines, so I have to admit, I’d love to see it happen. Guess we’ll find out in a few years if that materializes.

 

[Jako]

The way I remember the 6 in a few family cars.
"The G-engine gained a reputation for reliability and durability."

Chrysler Slant-6 engine - Wikipedia

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[silver billet]

It's been rumored for years. Personally I'd like to see a better N/A hemi instead of a turbo 6 but I get I'm in the minority. Surely if Ford's 5.0 can match the 5.7 in terms of hp/tq there has to be room on the table yet for the hemi to bump up its output.

 

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We finally have official information about the new turbocharged six-cylinder engine that should be coming soon to a Jeep, Ram, or Dodge near you. You may have h

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[SD Rebel]

It's been rumored for years. Personally I'd like to see a better N/A hemi instead of a turbo 6 but I get I'm in the minority. Surely if Ford's 5.0 can match the 5.7 in terms of hp/tq there has to be room on the table yet for the hemi to bump up its output.

True, though the Coyote is capable of 460 hp / 420 lb-ft in the base Mustang GT, but only 400 hp / 410 lb-ft in the F150. Ford says the reduction in power is due to packaging, but many believe it's because they don't want it to compete too close to the 3.5L Ecoboost which is their top motor. It also gets very close to similar EPA mileage while probably higher real world mpg.

A re-done Hemi would also be my choice, but we are too close to the EV future all the manufacturers are shooting for. I expect next steps in motor development for RAM to be an I6 Turbo and then hybrid version to full EV.

 

[Biga]

Seems like a good fit for RAM/Jeep/Dodge since they have mostly rear drive vehicles. Most manufacturers, other then BMW, got away from inline 6's mostly due to the fact they are to long to be mounted transversely so they don't work in FWD applications.

 

[Scram1500]

As much as I don't want to lose the Hemi V8, which is inevitable at some point, an inline 6 is the way to go. An inline 6 is inherently balanced and has 40% less moving parts than it's V6 cousin. The only downside is engine length

 

[MurphBigHorn]

[Updated] Ram, Jeep, and Dodge Turbo 6-Cylinder “Tornado” Engine Went Into Production – Here Are All the Details

We finally have official information about the new turbocharged six-cylinder engine that should be coming soon to a Jeep, Ram, or Dodge near you. You may have h

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Just came across this.

 

[silver billet]

True, though the Coyote is capable of 460 hp / 420 lb-ft in the base Mustang GT, but only 400 hp / 410 lb-ft in the F150. Ford says the reduction in power is due to packaging, but many believe it's because they don't want it to compete too close to the 3.5L Ecoboost which is their top motor. It also gets very close to similar EPA mileage while probably higher real world mpg.

A re-done Hemi would also be my choice, but we are too close to the EV future all the manufacturers are shooting for. I expect next steps in motor development for RAM to be an I6 Turbo and then hybrid version to full EV.

I have to believe though that the EB will have more torque down low and so it will feel stronger. Guys on other forums claim the 5.0 (in the F150) has to wind up a lot to make its power, so like usual, peak HP/torque ratings are only 1/2 of the story as far as engine performance goes.

 

[Idahoktm]

[Updated] Ram, Jeep, and Dodge Turbo 6-Cylinder “Tornado” Engine Went Into Production – Here Are All the Details

We finally have official information about the new turbocharged six-cylinder engine that should be coming soon to a Jeep, Ram, or Dodge near you. You may have h

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Just came across this.

See post #6.

 

[HSKR R/T]

pros and cons inline vs v6

v6 engine vs inline 6 advantages and disadvantages

Today's cars are mostly equipped with in-line 4-cylinder engines. But there are plenty with larger engines, in 6, 8, 10 or 12 pistons, sometimes even more.

carphrases.com

Thars not a very well written article. And has many inaccuracies.

 

[Triton63]

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I’d like to see the 3.0 inline turbo 6 hooked up to a new 8hp hybrid transmission. Maybe 500 hp 600 lbft, 30 mpg. Can I have my cake and eat it too? Probably not lol, but I do think if they do mate these two together it would be smart to be able to assist more out of the electric motor than the ford powerboost does at 70-75mph/1600 rpm. Gotta stay out of the boost on the highway to get better mpg there too.

 

[Tinshield]

I love inline 6's. I remember fondly my old F150's with 300ci inline 6. Probably one of the best engines back then. My wife's BMW X3 M40i's I6 is ridiculously powerful and smooth. A 3.0L turbo with 350 or so HP would be fantastic in a 1500. Gas mileage would be a question though. I6's aren't known for efficiency. I think added friction is the main culprit but maybe they've figured that out?

 

[mophead]

I'll take a big torquey straight six all day long. Had a built 340 and a 440-6. Love to have either of those motors or Helliphant even in a new Ram.. now and then. Day in day out, year after year, I'll take ol reliable any time. Don't say I'm jaded just because I drank in everything BMW said about straight sixes in the late 70's either. Damn Madison Avenue!!!