Automotive Diesel Engine
From 1.5L to 4.5L, from 2 to 6 cylinders, V-shaped or in-line, Common rail or mechanical injection system, for automotive or off-highway applications, marine, power generation etc…
VM’s experience and competence have been flowing back and forth, from one sector to the other, expanding the best technologies across the board and maximizing benefits.
VM Motori doesn’t only design and manufacture our engines but also cooperate with top global vehicle manufacturers to spread VM’s brand and technology worldwide, by transferring technical expertise and granting manufacturing license.
The synergies deriving from such a wide range of products and competence can be exploited only by an open, active and flexible company, ready to pick the best opportunities as they come.
Customer Portfolio
Since the early ‘80s, the major vehicle manufacturers worldwide have identified in VM the ideal partner for state-of-the-art diesel engines to be used in passenger cars, SUV’s and Light Duty Trucks.
In year 2000 VM engines started utilizing sophisticated systems for combustion control and emission management, such as Common Rail injection, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Variable Geometry Turbochargers and Exhaust gas aftertreatment systems, to meet the challenging emission control regulations, up to the latest rules currently enforced in Europe and NorthAmerica.
This concentration of best-in-class technology convinced Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Alfa Romeo, Rover etc. to utilize VM engines for their high-end vehicles.
In the same way, a number of important customers in various industrial, agricultural and marine fields opted for VM industrial engines. The fallout of automotive technologies on off-highway engines provided a competitive edge over other industrial and marine engine manufacturers.
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Wrangler 2.8L

Maserati Ghibli

LTI London Taxi 2.8L
A 425 DOHC

Lancia Voyager
A 428 DOHC

Lancia Thema
A 630 DOHC

2000’s
2007-2012 Jeep Cherokee
2007-2011 Dodge Nitro
2005-2008 LDV Maxus
2001-2007 BMC Megastar
2001-2006 Chrysler Voyager MTX
2001-2002 Jeep Cherokee
2007-2012 Bucher Guyer Duro
1990’s
1999-2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1999-2000 Jeep Dakota
1999-2000 UAZ 3160
1996-2000 Chrysler Voyager
1996-2000 GAZ Gazelle
1996-2000 UPS
1996-1998 Opel Frontera
1995-2000 Bucher Guyer Duro
1995-1999 Asia Motors Combi
1995-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1994-2000 Jeep Cherokee
1993-1997 Ford Scorpio
1993-1995 Alfa Romeo 155
1992-1995 Chrysler Voyager
1990-1997 Rover 825 TD
1980’s
1989-1992 Land Rover
1988-1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
1987-1997 Alfa Romeo 164
1986-1990 Alfa Romeo 33
1968-1969 Land Rover
1985-1990 Alfa Romeo 75
1984-1989 Alfa Romeo 90
1983-1984 Alfa Romeo 6
1970’s
1975-1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

V6
Model |
Displacement |
Cylinders |
Injection |
Max power |
Torque |
Emissions |
2987 cc |
6 a V di 60° |
Common rail |
184 kW 250 HP @ 4000 rpm |
570 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
Euro 5b/+ |
|
2987 cc |
6 a V di 60° |
Common rail |
179 kW 240 HP @ 4000 rpm |
570 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
Tier2 Bin5 |
|
2987 cc |
6 a V di 60° |
Common rail |
202 kW 270 HP @ 4000 rpm |
600 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
Euro 5+ |
4 Cylinder
Model |
Displacement |
Cylinders |
Injection |
Max power |
Torque |
Emissions |
2776 cc |
4 in linea |
Common rail |
147 kW 200 HP @ 3800 rpm |
500 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
Euro 5 |
|
2776 cc |
4 in linea |
Common rail |
120 kW 160 HP @ 3600 rpm |
420 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
Euro 5 |
|
2499 cc |
4 in linea |
Common rail |
115 kW 155 HP @ 4000 rpm |
400 Nm @ 1800 rpm |
Euro 5 |
|
1991 cc |
4 in linea |
Common rail |
120 kW 160 HP @ 4000 rpm |
350 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
Euro 5 |
3 Cylinder
Model |
Displacement |
Cylinders |
Injection |
Max power |
Torque |
Emissions |
1493 cc |
3 in linea |
Common rail |
81 kW 110 HP @ 4000 rpm |
240 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
Euro 5 |