Italian manufacturer VM Motori S.p.A.

has designed and built several different

diesel engines for many third-party applications. Fiat is the actual owner, and
sells projects to automotive manufacturers like GM, Jeep, and other companies. VM
Motori offers different range of engines depending on the applications: automotive,
industrial, marine, and power generation.

Contents
1 Automotive Applications
1.1 3 Cylinder
1.1.1 HR 392 SOHC
1.1.2 RA 325
1.2 4 Cylinder
1.2.1 RA 420 SOHC
1.2.2 HR 488 OHV
1.2.3 HR 492 OHV
1.2.4 425 OHV
1.2.5 R 425 OHV
1.2.6 R 425 DOHC
1.2.7 R 428 DOHC
1.2.8 RA 428 DOHC
1.2.9 A 428 DOHC
1.2.10 R 754
1.3 5 Cylinder
1.3.1 HR 588 OHV
1.3.2 531 OHV
1.3.3 R 531 OHV
1.4 6 Cylinder
1.4.1 638 OHV
1.4.2 R 638 OHV
1.4.3 D 642 OHV
1.4.4 RA 629 DOHC
1.4.5 A 630 DOHC
2 See also
2.1 Other vehicles which used VM Motori engines in some models
3 References
Automotive Applications
3 Cylinder

HR 392 SOHC
92 mm � 89.2 mm (3.62 in � 3.51 in) bore and stroke, 1.8 L; 108.6 cu in (1,779 cc)
straight-three engine, of an OHV pushrod design with two valves per cylinder. The
block was cast iron, with an alloy head. It featured a four main bearing
crankshaft, a balance shaft, and a Bosch VE3/10 fuel injection pump. A KKK 14
turbocharger was used, with an intercooler for the facelifted 'Nuova 33' of 1990.
[1] Although out of production, this was the biggest three-cylinder engine ever
made for a car.

Applications:

1986�1989 Alfa Romeo 33 Series II 73 PS (54 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 178 N�m (131
lb�ft) at 2,400 rpm[2]
1990.01�1995 Alfa Romeo 33 Series III 84 PS (62 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 178 N�m (131
lb�ft) at 2,400 rpm[3]
RA 325
1.5 L (1,493 cc) 82 hp (61 kW) at 4000 rpm 187�191 N�m (138�141 lb�ft) 1900-2700
RPm.
Hyundai Matrix
Hyundai Getz
Hyundai Accent
4 Cylinder
RA 420 SOHC
2.0 L; 121.5 cu in (1,991 cc) straight-4, with four valves-per-cylinder and common-
rail direct fuel injection. Produced by GM Korea.

Applications:

Chevrolet Cruze, power: 110 kW (150 PS), torque:
Daewoo Lacetti/Daewoo Nubira II/Chevrolet Optra,
N�m (207 lb�ft)
Daewoo Tosca/Chevrolet Epica, power: 110 kW (150
Daewoo Winstorm/Chevrolet Captiva, power: 110 kW
lb�ft), engine code: Z 20 S1.
Opel Antara, power: 110 kW (150 PS), torque: 320
320 N�m (236 lb�ft)
power: 89 kW (121 PS), torque: 280
PS), torque: 320 N�m (236 lb�ft)
(150 PS), torque: 320 N�m (236
N�m (236 lb�ft)

HR 488 OHV
2.0 L; 121.7 cu in (1,995 cc) straight-4, with two (pushrod-actuated) valves-per-
cylinder and indirect injection from Bosch (Spica in earlier versions). 88 mm � 82
mm (3.5 in � 3.2 in). This engine, developed for Alfa Romeo in 1979,[4] is also
known as the VM80A and VM4 HT. Usually with KKK 16 turbochargers.

Applications:

1985.05�1992.02 Alfa Romeo 75, 95 PS (70 kW) at 4,300 rpm and 192 N�m (142 lb�ft)
at 2,300 rpm
1979.10�1984.12 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, 82 PS (60 kW) at 4,300 rpm and 162 N�m (119
lb�ft) at 2,300 rpm[5]
1983.03�1985.05 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 82 PS (60 kW) at 4,300 rpm and 162 N�m (119
lb�ft) at 2,300 rpm[6]
1984 FSO Polonez, 84 PS (62 kW) at 4,300 rpm and 162 N�m (119 lb�ft) at 2,500 rpm

HR 492 OHV
2.4 L; 146.0 cu in (2,393 cc) straight-4, with two (pushrod-actuated) valves-per-
cylinder and indirect fuel injection (Bosch VE 4/10, Spica in some earlier
applications). 92 mm � 90 mm (3.62 in � 3.54 in). This engine is also known as the
VM81A and VM4 HT 2.4. At first the 2.4 used KKK 24 turbochargers, later KKK 16s
were installed for higher output.

Applications:

1988.10�1992.02 Alfa Romeo 75, 112 PS (82 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 240 N�m (177 lb�ft)
at 2,400 rpm
1984.10�1987.01 Alfa Romeo 90, 110 PS (81 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 235 N�m (173 lb�ft)
at 2,300 rpm[7]
1983.04�1984.12 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, 95 PS (70 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 186 N�m (137
lb�ft) at 2,400 rpm[5]
1984 Delta Mini Cruiser/Explorer, 100 PS (74 kW) at 4,200 rpm[8]
1986�1989.10 Range Rover, 106 PS (78 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 238 N�m (176 lb�ft) at
2,400 rpm[9]
1982.04�1986.10 Rover 2400 SD Turbo (SD1), 67 kW (91 PS; 90 bhp) at 4,000 rpm and
192 N�m (142 lb�ft) at 2,350 rpm[10]
1986-? UAZ 469B, 97 PS (71 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 216 N�m (159 lb�ft) at 2,300 rpm
(installed for the Italian market by importer V. Martorelli)[11]
425 OHV
2.5 L; 152.5 cu in (2,499 cc) straight-4, with two (pushrod-actuated) valves-per-
cylinder and indirect fuel injection. 92 mm � 94 mm (3.62 in � 3.70 in), the engine
size is variably referred to as either 2,500 or 2,499 cc. This engine too has been
called HR 492, signifying four cylinders of 92 mm (3.62 in) bore. Timing gears, not
belt.

Applications:

1994�1998 Alfa Romeo 155, 125 PS (92 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 294 N�m (217 lb�ft) at
2,000 rpm
1987�1992 Alfa Romeo 164, 114�117 PS (84�86 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 258 N�m (190
lb�ft) at 2,500 rpm (HR492/VM84A/VM08)
1992�1998 Alfa Romeo 164, 125 PS (92 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 294 N�m (217 lb�ft) at
2,000 rpm (HS492/VM32)
1991�2000 Chrysler Voyager, 118 PS (87 kW) and 262 N�m (193 lb�ft)
1999�2001 Dodge Dakota (Brazil), 114 hp (85 kW; 116 PS) and 300 N�m (221 lb�ft)
1991-1995 Dodge Caravan C/V (U.S. fleets only), 118 PS (87 kW) and 262 N�m (193
lb�ft)[citation needed]
1993-1999 Ford Scorpio
1996�2000 GAZ GAZelle, 101 hp (75 kW; 102 PS); torque: 232 N�m (171 lb�ft)
1994�2001 Jeep Cherokee, 118 hp (88 kW; 120 PS) at 4,000 rpm and 300 N�m (221
lb�ft) at 2,000 rpm
1995�1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 114 hp (85 kW; 116 PS) and 300 N�m (221 lb�ft)
1989.10-1992 Range Rover, 121 PS (89 kW; 119 bhp) at 4,200 rpm and 284 N�m (209
lb�ft) at 1,950 rpm[12]
1990�1999 Rover 800, 118 bhp (88 kW; 120 PS), latterly 120 bhp (89 kW; 122 PS) and
268 N�m (198 lb�ft) at 2,100 rpm[13]
1997�2000 UAZ 3160, 101 hp (75 kW; 102 PS) and 232 N�m (171 lb�ft)
1995 V.M.C 2500 Turbotronic, 117 PS (86 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 235 N�m (173 lb�ft) at
2,200 rpm
This engine was also used in some early Toyota Land Cruisers & Hilux, and Opel
Fronteras.

The 425 OHV used in Chrysler Voyager 1991�2000 only 1996 and 1997 was with chain.

Between 1997 and 2001 this engine was manufactured at "Detroit Diesel Motores do
Brasil" in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. The plant was eventually sold to Perkins after
the Dodge Dakota stopped production locally.

R 425 OHV
425 OHV fitted with direct fuel injection for cleaner emissions.

Applications: Rover 800 late models circa 1998

R 425 DOHC
2.5 L; 152.5 cu in (2,499 cc) straight-4, with four valves-per-cylinder and common-
rail direct fuel injection. Also available with variable geometry turbocharger
(VGT) with upgraded power output of 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp).[14]

Applications:

2001�2007 Chrysler Voyager Manual power: 141 hp (105 kW; 143 PS); torque: 340 N�m
(251 lb�ft)
2002�2004 Jeep Liberty power: 141 hp (105 kW; 143 PS); torque: 340 N�m (251 lb�ft)
2006- LDV Maxus[15] power: 118 hp (88 kW; 120 PS) at 4,000 rpm; torque: 300 N�m
(221 lb�ft) at 2,000 rpm
2012 Zhongxing Landmark
A derated version of this engine putting out 100 hp (75 kW; 101 PS) was chosen in
2006 to power the new generation of the iconic London Taxi (the TX4).

R 428 DOHC
R 425 DOHC enlarged to 2.8 L; 168.8 cu in (2,766 cc) displacement.

Applications:

2001�2007 Chrysler Voyager (Automatic transmission) power: 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS);
torque: 360 N�m (266 lb�ft)
2001�2004 Jeep Cherokee/Liberty power: 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS); torque: 360 N�m
(266 lb�ft). Only in Europe
2005�2006 Jeep Liberty power: 160 hp (119 kW; 162 PS); torque: 400 N�m (295 lb�ft)
2004�present BMC Megastar power: 127 hp (95 kW; 129 PS); torque: 250 N�m (184
lb�ft)
2012-2013 Chevrolet Colorado & Holden Colorado & Nova S10(Brazil) (Manual and
Automatic) 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS) Torque 470 N�m (347 lb�ft)
RA 428 DOHC
Evolution of R 428 DOHC.

Applications:

2008�2010 Jeep Liberty power: 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp); torque: 410�460 N�m (302�339
lb�ft)
2007�2010 Dodge Nitro power: 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp); torque: 410�460 N�m (302�339
lb�ft)
2007�2010 Jeep Wrangler power: 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp); torque: Manual
transmission: 410 N�m (302 lb�ft) automatic transmission: 460 N�m (339 lb�ft)
2008�2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager (Automatic transmission) power: 163 PS (120 kW;
161 hp); torque: 400 N�m (295 lb�ft)
2017�present Maxus/LDV T60 (Automatic & Manual transmission) power: 150 PS (110 kW;
148 hp); torque: 360 N�m (266 lb�ft)
A 428 DOHC
Evolution of R428 DOHC with 1,800 bar (26,000 psi) common rail injection system and
piezoelectric injectors

Applications:

2010�2012 Jeep Cherokee power: 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp); torque: Manual
transmission: 410 N�m (302 lb�ft) automatic transmission: 460 N�m (339 lb�ft)
2010�present Jeep Wrangler power: 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp); torque: Manual
transmission: 410 N�m (302 lb�ft) automatic transmission: 460 N�m (339 lb�ft)
2011�2013 Chrysler Grand Voyager/Lancia Voyager power: 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp);
torque: 360 N�m (266 lb�ft)
2013�present Chrysler Grand Voyager/Lancia Voyager power: 178 PS (131 kW; 176 hp);
torque: 360 N�m (266 lb�ft)
2013 Holden Colorado, Holden Colorado 7 power 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp); 470 N�m (347
lb�ft) (Updated November 2013)
2014�present General Motors, Holden Colorado, Colorado & Holden Colorado & Nova
S10(Brazil) power: 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) Torque: 500 N�m (369 lb�ft)
R 754
5 Cylinder

HR 588 OHV
2.5 L; 152.2 cu in (2,494 cc) inline-5, with two (pushrod-actuated) valves-per-
cylinder and indirect fuel injection from either Bosch or Spica. 88 mm � 82 mm
(3.46 in � 3.23 in). This engine is a five-cylinder version of the 2-litre HR488,
and also uses KKK turbochargers.

Applications:

1983�1986.05 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6, 112 PS (82 kW) at 4,200 rpm and 240 N�m (177 lb�ft)
at 2,400 rpm[16]
1987-? Toyota Land Cruiser II BJ73, 99 PS (73 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 220 N�m (162
lb�ft) at 2,600 rpm (Italian market only)[17]
531 OHV
Essentially a 425 OHV with an extra cylinder. 3.1 L; 190.7 cu in (3,125 cc)
Straight-5, with two (pushrod-actuated) valves-per-cylinder and indirect fuel
injection.

Applications:

1999�2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee power: 138 hp (103 kW; 140 PS); torque: 384 N�m (283
lb�ft)
R 531 OHV
531 OHV I5 engine, fitted with direct fuel injection.

Applications:

6 Cylinder
638 OHV
Essentially a 531 OHV with an extra cylinder. 3.7 L; 228.8 cu in (3,749 cc) inline-
six, with two (pushrod-actuated) valves-per-cylinder and indirect fuel injection.

Applications:

1995�1999 Asia Motors Combi power: 135 hp (101 kW; 137 PS); torque: 320 N�m (236
lb�ft)
1995�2000 Bucher-Guyer Duro power: 148 hp (110 kW; 150 PS); torque: 340 N�m (251
lb�ft)
1999 Bering trucks power: 116 hp (87 kW; 118 PS); torque: 400 N�m (295 lb�ft)
Also used by BMW Marine as a 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS) stern-drive package.

R 638 OHV
638 OHV fitted with direct fuel injection.

Applications:

D 642 OHV
Essentially an R 638 OHV enlarged to 4.2 L; 254.1 cu in (4,164 cc) displacement. It
was the first VM Motori engine to feature direct fuel injection.

Applications:

2001�2002 Bucher-Guyer Duro power: 158 hp (118 kW; 160 PS); torque: 400 N�m (295
lb�ft)
RA 629 DOHC
A planned 2.9 L; 179.1 cu in (2,935 cc) double overhead camshaft V6 engine,
featuring four valves-per-cylinder and common-rail direct fuel injection.

Developed for General Motors but stopped at the end of 2008; after Cadillac left
the European market and Saab was put for sale, GM had no use for that engine.

A 630 DOHC
630 DOHC
Overview
Manufacturer VM Motori
Also called A630, EcoDiesel, L630
Production 2011 - present
Layout
Configuration 60� V6
Displacement 3.0 L; 182.3 cu in (2,987 cc)
Cylinder bore 83 mm (3.27 in)
Piston stroke 92 mm (3.62 in)
Block material Compacted graphite iron
Head material Aluminum
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio 15.5:1
Combustion
Turbocharger Honeywell VGT 2056
Fuel system Common rail Direct injection
Fuel type Diesel, B20
Oil system Wet sump
Cooling system Water-cooled
Output
Power output 190�275 PS (140�202 kW; 187�271 hp)
Torque output 440�600 N�m (325�443 lb�ft)
Dimensions
Length 695 mm (27.4 in)
Width 729 mm (28.7 in)
Height 697.5 mm (27.46 in)
Dry weight 220 kg (485 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz OM642 (Chrysler applications)
A 3.0 L; 182.3 cu in (2,987 cc) double overhead camshaft V6 engine, featuring four
valves-per-cylinder and common-rail direct fuel injection. A variant complying with
the emission norms of the North America market (NAFTA) is codenamed L630 DOHC and
marketed by Chrysler as the EcoDiesel. The high-performance, single turbo version
is codenamed as A630 DOHC HP.[18]

A630 applications (EU):

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

power 241 PS (177 kW; 238 hp), torque 550 N�m (406 lb�ft)
2012 Chrysler 300 /Lancia Thema (Europe)
power 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) @ 4000 rpm, torque 440 N�m (325 lb�ft) @ 1600-2800
rpm
power 239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp) @ 4000 rpm, torque 550 N�m (406 lb�ft) @ 1800-2800
rpm
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (FPT Multijet II)
power 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) @ 4000 rpm, torque 570 N�m (420 lb�ft) @ 2000 rpm
L630 applications (US):

2014/2015/2016/2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

power 243 PS (179 kW; 240 hp) @ 3600 rpm, torque 570 N�m (420 lb�ft) @ 2000 rpm
2014 Ram 1500
power 243 PS (179 kW; 240 hp) @ 3600 rpm, torque 570 N�m (420 lb�ft) @ 2000 rpm
Such engines were found to have emissions defeat devices on model year 2014�2016
vehicles.[19]

A630 HP applications (EU):

2013 Maserati Ghibli III

power 275 PS (202 kW; 271 hp) @ 4000 rpm, torque 600 N�m (443 lb�ft) @ 2000 rpm
2013 Maserati Quattroporte VI
power 275 PS (202 kW; 271 hp) @ 4000 rpm, torque 600 N�m (443 lb�ft) @ 2000-2600
rpm
2016 Maserati Levante
power 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) @ 4000 rpm, torque 600 N�m (443 lb�ft) @ 2000-2600
rpm
power 275 PS (202 kW; 271 hp) @ 4000 rpm, torque 600 N�m (443 lb�ft) @ 2000-2600
rpm
See also