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Dodge Pentastar specs: 219.6 ci (3.6L) 6-cylinder, 3.78 x 3.268 in (96 x 83 mm) bore and stroke, 10.2:1 compression. Rated 283-292 hp. DOHC.
The Dodge Pentastar is oversquare — the 3.7795" bore exceeds the 3.2677" stroke by 15.7% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.2677" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,350 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 36.6 ci (600 cc).
10.2:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
It is one of 4 engines in the Pentastar family, the largest at 219.6 ci. 2 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 283 to 292 hp. Factory fitments include the Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and 7 others.
| Displacement | 219.6 ci / 3.6 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.7795" |
| Stroke | 3.2677" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.157 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 283–292 hp |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.157 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,268 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 36.6 ci |
| Static compression | 10.2:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| — | 283 hp | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (Gen 1) |
| — | 292 hp | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (Gen 2 VVT) |