FCA Global Medium Engine
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The Global Medium Engine (GME for short) is a family of engines created by a joint venture between the powertrain divisions of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep. It has been in production since 2016.
| FCA GME T4 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles |
| Also called | Hurricane4 EVO (Jeep in 2026) |
| Production | 2016-present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-four |
| Displacement | 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Piston stroke | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminum |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC or DOHC w/ dual VVT |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Single dual-scroll |
| Fuel system | Direct injection, ≤20 MPa |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Emissions | |
| Emissions target standard | Federal Tier III |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Alfa Romeo 1750 TBI engine Alfa Romeo JTS engine Chrysler Pentastar engine (Hurricane4 EVO) |
The GME family is composed by two new series of engine: one created by Alfa Romeo (codeproject Giorgio[1]) for Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio,[2][3] and the second (codeproject Hurricane) by FCA US for American vehicles made by Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep. Both are produced in Termoli, Italy at the Termoli Powertrain Plant.
The first vehicle to use the GME T4 engine is the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia introduced in April 2016, followed by the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The first American Hurricane was adopted by the new Jeep Wrangler (JL) in 2018 followed by the facelift 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL) and the Chinese Jeep Grand Commander. It is currently available only in 2.0L capacities, with different tunings.
The 2.0L GME-T4 received an update in 2025 dubbed Hurricane4 EVO, and is expected to debut in the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL mid-cycle refresh. This engine will ultimately replace the Pentastar V6 engine.
Production
Around 2018, it was rumored production of the Hurricane would move to the Trenton Engine Plant in Trenton, Michigan [4][5] which also builds the World Gasoline Engine and the Chrysler Pentastar engine. However, FCA announced on March 5, 2020, it will invest $400 million to repurpose the idled Indiana Transmission Plant II in Kokomo, Indiana, to build the GME for the United States market. Production of the USA-built Hurricane began in 2022.[6][7] By June 2018 the GME T4 will also be built in Changsha (China) by GAC Fiat Chrysler Powertrain plant for Chinese made vehicles.[8]
Production Plants
- Termoli Powertrain Plant in Termoli, Italy (since 2016 for European and United States markets)
- GAC Fiat Chrysler in Changsha, China (2018-2022 for Chinese markets)
- Kokomo Engine Plant (formerly Indiana Transmission Plant II) in Kokomo, Indiana (since 2022 for United States markets)
- Dundee Engine Plant in Dundee, Michigan (since 2025 for United States markets)(GME-T4 EVO)
Applications
GME T4
- 2016- Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)
- 2017- Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- 2018- Jeep Wrangler (JL)
- 2018-2023 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
- 2018- Jeep Grand Commander
- 2021- Maserati Ghibli Hybrid
- 2021- Maserati Levante Hybrid
- 2021- Jeep Wrangler 4xe
- 2022- Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL)
- 2022- Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (WL)
- 2022- Maserati Grecale
- 2023- Alfa Romeo Tonale / Dodge Hornet
- 2023- Ram Rampage
- 2023- Jeep Compass[9]
- 2025- Jeep Gladiator 4xe
- 2025- Jeep Commander[10]
GME T4-EVO
- 2026- Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL)
- 2026- Jeep Wrangler (JL)
- 2026- Jeep Gladiator (JT)
See also
References
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