FCA Global Medium Engine

The Global Medium Engine ( GME for short) is a family of engines created by the powertrain division of Alfa Romeo and in production since 2016.

Global Medium Engine
Overview
ManufacturerFiat Chrysler Automobiles
Production2016-present
Layout
ConfigurationTurbocharged Straight-4 (T4)
Displacement1,995 cc (121.7 cu in)
Cylinder bore84 mm (3.3 in)
Piston stroke90 mm (3.5 in)
Combustion
Fuel typeGasoline
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Chronology
PredecessorAlfa Romeo 1750 TBI engine
Alfa Romeo JTS engine

The GME family is composed by two new series of engine: one created by FCA Italy (codeproject Giorgio[1]) produced in Italy Termoli factory (for Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio),[2][3] and the second (codeproject Hurricane) for American vehicles made by FCA US division (Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge). The Hurricane version is produced in Trenton Engine Plant [4][5] and by June 2018 in Changsha (China) by GAC-FCA Powertrain plant for Chinese made vehicle.[6] It is currently available only in 2.0L capacities, with different tunings.

The first vehicle 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. The Wrangler version features a mild hybrid system branded as eTorque.

Applications

References
  1. La Stampa: nuovi motori per Alfa Romeo
  2. FCA Press: new GME Alfa Romeo engine
  3. FCA a Termoli i nuovi motori GME Alfa Romeo
  4. Fiat Chrysler turbo engine built in Trenton is built for the future
  5. Fiat Chrysler to invest $74.7M at Trenton Engine
  6. "GME ESOP Was Officially Achieved". 10 July 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.


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