Stellantis 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo Engine Overview
The new 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six-cylinder engine from Stellantis is a more efficient and powerful alternative to the HEMI V8 engines traditionally found in Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles. This innovative new engine is available in two configurations: the Standard Output (SO) and the High Output (HO). How will this new powertrain enhance your local drives around Apex and road trips past the Clayton area? Learn more about the 3.0L Hurricane engine specs, as well as the vehicles it’s offered in, in this guide from the team at Hendrick Dodge Cary!
3.0L Hurricane Engine Specs
Although both 3.0L Hurricane engines share many similarities, they exhibit notable differences that enable them to achieve different power levels for various applications and needs. Review the 3.0L Hurricane engine specs for the SO and HO variants below:
3.0L Hurricane Engine Specs: SO Specific Features
- Horsepower: 420 hp
- Torque: 468–469 lb-ft
- Max. Engine Speed: 5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
- Peak Boost: 22.4 PSI
- Fuel Requirement: Premium 91 octane recommended
3.0L Hurricane Engine Specs: HO Specific Features
- Horsepower: 540–550 hp
- Torque: 521–531 lb-ft
- Max. Engine Speed: 6,100 rpm (electronically limited)
- Peak Boost: 26.0–30.0 PSI
- Fuel Requirement: Premium 91 octane recommended
3.0L Hurricane Engine Specs: Common Features
- Engine Design: 3.0L Inline-6 architecture
- Two low-inertia, high-flow turbochargers, each feeding three cylinders, for rapid response to throttle inputs
- Plasma Transfer Wire Arc (PTWA) coating in the cylinder bores for an ultra-thin, low-friction wear surface
- High-pressure (5,075 psi/350 bar) direct fuel injection with pumps (single for SO/dual for HO) actuated by a dedicated chain-driven shaft
- Dual overhead camshafts with wide-range, fully independent variable valve timing
- Fuel-saving engine stop-start (ESS) function with robust starter motor for quick restarts
- Engine-mounted water-to-air charge cooler with a dedicated cooling circuit (single inlet for SO/dual inlet for HO)
- Dual water-cooled exhaust manifolds integrated in the cylinder head
- Continuously variable displacement oil pump with integrated scavenge stage tailors pump output to engine demand, reducing frictional losses and helping save fuel
- High-flow ball-valve thermostat minimizes restriction in the cooling system, reducing mechanical losses
3.0L Hurricane Engine Applications
What vehicles are available with the 3.0L Hurricane I6 engine? This innovative engine family is available in select Dodge cars, Jeep SUVs, and RAM pickups. See the list of vehicles where you can find the Dodge Hurricane engine, Jeep Hurricane engine, and RAM Hurricane engine below:
Dodge Hurricane Engine Availability
- Dodge Daytona R/T – SO
- Dodge Daytona Scat Pack – HO
Jeep Hurricane Engine Availability
- Jeep Wagoneer – SO
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer – HO
RAM Hurricane Engine Availability
- RAM 1500 Tradesman – SO
- RAM 1500 Big Horn – SO
- RAM 1500 Warlock – SO
- RAM 1500 Laramie – SO
- RAM 1500 Rebel – SO
- RAM 1500 RHO – HO
- RAM 1500 Limited – HO
- RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn – HO
- RAM 1500 Tungsten – HO
Experience The 3.0L Hurricane Engine At Hendrick Dodge Cary!
Whether you want to experience the Dodge Hurricane engine in a new muscle car, a Jeep Hurricane engine in a rugged SUV, or a RAM Hurricane engine in a capable pickup, you can test-drive them all at Hendrick Dodge Cary! Contact us today to schedule your test drive near Carrboro. Our team will review all the features and benefits of each model and trim level to ensure you find the best vehicle for your Chapel Hill lifestyle. Save time by getting pre-approved for financing, valuing your trade-in, and browsing our new vehicle specials online ahead of time.
