Chrysler to use Fiat engines, ends GEMA alliance

Lancer EngineThe 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 litre, 2.0 litre and 2.4 litre. In Malaysia, there are a few cars that use engines derived from the GEMA project – the 2.0 litre motors in the Lancer and Lancer Evolution X, and the 2.0 litre 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.

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Comments

  • Hmm.. complicated. May b Chrysler is planning something huge

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  • 1.4 T Jet can b very powerful…..

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  • 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.

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  • Naz@Ford on Sep 19, 2009 at 7:13 am

    ha?? Chrysler using fiat engine?? ahahahahaha.. its totally embarrassment for them using italian engines..muahahahah!

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  • Automotive Jury on Sep 19, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    they don't want use our pride and joy CamPro engine ek?…haha

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  • Lightning McQueen on Sep 19, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    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.

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  • Lightning McQueen on Sep 19, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Automotive Jury… Ur totally clueless….

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  • rally_fan on Sep 19, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    "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.

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  • Littlefire on Sep 20, 2009 at 12:48 am

    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-evo…

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  • Paul Tan on Sep 20, 2009 at 12:58 am

    Correct, Evo X uses a turbocharged variant of the GEMA engine.

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  • waiting for evo x halfcut bring by halfcut shop then can do an engine conversion into lancer 2.0…… Evo x wannabe.

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  • Littlehui on Sep 20, 2009 at 10:36 am

    No, its not. Evo/Lancer uses the GEMA engine block, but not the entire engine. Only the Koreans buying the GEMA engines entirely.

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  • Tiadaid on Sep 20, 2009 at 11:12 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!

    —————————————————-

    Once Chrysler's finished paying of its debt to the American govt., it's going to be owned by Fiat…

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  • Paul Tan on Sep 21, 2009 at 6:33 am

    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.

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  • Fauzi on Sep 28, 2009 at 3:08 am

    Proton should take over Chrysler's position since Proton don't have that engine range.

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  • 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

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