Overview
The Tritec engine is a four-cylinder petrol engine that was manufactured between 1999 and 2007 by Tritec Motors in Brazil and was used in various cars including Chrysler and Mini models.
In 1997, Chrysler Corporation and Rover Group formed a joint venture called Tritec Motors to design a new small straight-4 engine. The new company built a factory in Campo Largo of Curitiba, Brazil specifically to manufacture the new engine. The Tritec name stands for the union of the three countries involved: Germany, the United Kingdom, and Brazil....
engine brand: chrysler
production years: 2000-2010
engine lifespan: ~300 000
features: SOHC
power: 116
torque: 157
fuel system: injector
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 3
timing drive: chain
hydraulic lifters: yes
phase regulator: no
recommended engine oil: 5W-30
engine oil capacity: 4.3
displacement: 1598
compression ratio: 10.5
turbocharging: no
cylinder bore: 77
piston stroke: 85.8
cylinder block: cast iron R4
block head: aluminum 16v
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