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Jeep 3.7L PowerTech SOHC V6 specs: 226 ci (3.7L) 6-cylinder, 3.661 x 3.575 in (93 x 90.8 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 210 hp, 2002–2012.
The Jeep 3.7L PowerTech SOHC V6 is close to square: 3.6614" bore against 3.5748" stroke, within 2.4%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.5748" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,700 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 37.7 ci (617 cc).
It is one of 6 engines in the PowerTech family, the smallest at 226 ci. 5 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 210 hp across 2002–2012.
| Displacement | 226 ci / 3.7 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.6614" |
| Stroke | 3.5748" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V6 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6–9.7:1 (published figures vary) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.024 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm (factory limit) |
| Advertised HP | 210 hp |
| Years | 2002–2012 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | net | 210 @ 5200 | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 | 9.6:1 |
| 2011 | net | 210 @ 5200 | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 | — |
| 2012 | net | 210 @ 5200 | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 | 9.7:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 1.024 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,575 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 37.7 ci |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 210 hp | 3.7L PowerTech SOHC V6 |
| 2003 | 210 hp | 3.7L PowerTech SOHC V6 |
| 2010 | 210 hp | 3.7L PowerTech SOHC V6 |
| 2011 | 210 hp | 3.7L PowerTech SOHC V6 |
| 2012 | 210 hp | 3.7L PowerTech SOHC V6 |
1 factory vehicle, 2002–2012. Each year opens that model's engine table.