Chrysler to use Fiat engines, ends GEMA alliance
The GEMA alliance has ended this month. GEMA stands for Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, and was a joint venture between Mitsubishi, Chrysler and Hyundai-Kia to develop a family of 4-cylinder engines.
There are currently three different sizes available – 1.8 liter, 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter. In Malaysia, there are a few cars that use engines derived from the GEMA project – the 2.0 liter motors in the Lancer and Lancer Evolution X, and the 2.0 liter motors in the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Naza Rondo.
Chrysler says it intends to replace its GEMA engines with new small engine technology it will gain access to from its new Italian partner Fiat. But interestingly, despite Chrysler stating an intention to replace its GEMA products with Fiat products, Chrysler is the one who has ended up with full ownership of the GEMA plant. Mitsubishi and Hyundai have just sold their stakes to Chrysler. It is likely that the plant will be converted to a plant making Fiat engines in the future.
Technology bought to GEMA by an individual company will remain the intellectual property of that company, so Hyundai and Mitsubishi will likely be able to continue using their Theta/Theta II and 4B series of engines respectively.
September 18, 2009 @ 7:44 pm
Hmm.. complicated. May b Chrysler is planning something huge
September 18, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
1.4 T Jet can b very powerful…..
September 18, 2009 @ 9:44 pm
Does this means that the Mitsubishi Lancer, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Naza Rondo are using the same 2.0 liter engine? if this is true, it is easier to find parts.
September 18, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
ha?? Chrysler using fiat engine?? ahahahahaha.. its totally embarrassment for them using italian engines..muahahahah!
September 19, 2009 @ 4:42 am
they don’t want use our pride and joy CamPro engine ek?…haha
September 19, 2009 @ 7:16 am
FAIZ, dream it man, how often u replace the engine parts?
R u going to equip ur Rondo with Evo X engine? I agree for oil filter, u bet can use Mitsu parts for ur rondo…
Bare in mind there tons of tuning must be done to ensure ur upgrade will be worth doing it.
Usually the other factor that will differentiate an engine from the rest is the ECU, drivetrain and the tuning curve.
September 19, 2009 @ 7:17 am
Automotive Jury… Ur totally clueless….
September 19, 2009 @ 10:32 am
“Lightning McQueen said,
September 19, 2009 @ 7:16 am
FAIZ, dream it man, how often u replace the engine parts?
R u going to equip ur Rondo with Evo X engine?”
why even mention the evo x? it doesnt use a GEMA engine.
September 19, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
I tot evo x is using 4B11T (T = Turbo) So is still using GEMA engine.. but different tune or wiring…
http://www.leftlanenews.com/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x.html#specifications
September 19, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
Correct, Evo X uses a turbocharged variant of the GEMA engine.
September 19, 2009 @ 11:43 pm
waiting for evo x halfcut bring by halfcut shop then can do an engine conversion into lancer 2.0…… Evo x wannabe.
September 20, 2009 @ 2:36 am
No, its not. Evo/Lancer uses the GEMA engine block, but not the entire engine. Only the Koreans buying the GEMA engines entirely.
September 20, 2009 @ 3:12 am
Naz@Ford said,
September 18, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
ha?? Chrysler using fiat engine?? ahahahahaha.. its totally embarrassment for them using italian engines..muahahahah!
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Once Chrysler’s finished paying of its debt to the American govt., it’s going to be owned by Fiat…
September 20, 2009 @ 10:33 pm
What do you mean Koreans buying the engine in its entirely?
AFAIK each manufacturer has their own versions of the engine based on a common parts bin. Some have single vvt on the intake only, some have dual vvt, etc.
September 27, 2009 @ 7:08 pm
Proton should take over Chrysler’s position since Proton don’t have that engine range.
October 19, 2009 @ 4:06 pm
yet malaysian crazy for bigger engine…..1.8, 2.0…that proton must make for them…haha..look Chrysler want small engine maaaa..more economical