List of VM Motori engines

Italian manufacturer VM Motori has designed and built several different diesel engines for many third-party applications. Since 2013 Fiat and its successors own VM Motori and sell projects to automotive manufacturers including GM, Jeep, and other companies. VM Motori offers different range of engines depending on the applications: automotive, industrial, marine, and power generation.

Automotive applications

3 Cylinder

R 315 SOHC

1.5 L I3, with a single overhead camshaft, four valves-per-cylinder, and common-rail direct fuel injection.
This engine was designed in 1998 with the related 4-cylinder variant R 420 SOHC. In 1999, VM granted Hyundai the license to manufacture both engines. Under terms of the agreement, Hyundai was able to manufacture the engines only to power its vehicles, while VM was free to grant other license agreements also in Korea, as happened in 2004 with GM Daewoo.
Further evolutions were named RA 315 and A 315.
Applications:

Hyundai Accent ; torque: 133 lb·ft)
Hyundai Matrix ; torque: 133 lb·ft)
Hyundai Getz ; torque: 133 lb·ft)k

HR 392 SOHC

bore and stroke, 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 [Robert Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch GmbH|Bosch] VE3/10 fuel injection pump. A KKK 14 turbocharger was used, with an intercooler for the facelifted 'Nuova 33' of 1990.
Although out of production, this was the biggest three-cylinder engine ever made for a car.
Applications:

1986—1989 Alfa Romeo 33 Series II at 4,200 rpm and at 2,400 rpm
1990.01—1995 Alfa Romeo 33 Series III at 4,200 rpm and at 2,400 rpm

RA 325

at 4000 rpm 1900-2700 RPM.

4 Cylinder

RA 420 SOHC

straight-4, with four valves-per-cylinder and common-rail direct fuel injection. Produced by GM Korea and Hyundai Group.
Applications:

Chevrolet Cruze, power:, torque:
Daewoo Lacetti/Daewoo Nubira II/Chevrolet Optra, power:, torque:
Daewoo Tosca/Chevrolet Epica, power:, torque:
Daewoo Winstorm/Chevrolet Captiva, power:, torque:, engine code: Z 20 S1.
Hyundai Elantra XD, power: ; torque:
Hyundai i30 FD, power: ; torque:
Hyundai Sonata NF, power: / ; torque:
Hyundai Tucson JM, power:, or depending on model year; torque: or
Hyundai Santa Fe SM, power: ; torque:
Hyundai Santa Fe CM, power: or ; torque:
Hyundai Trajet, power: ; torque:
Kia Cerato/Spectra LD, power: ; torque:
Kia cee'd ED, power: ; torque:
Kia Optima/Magentis MG, power: /, or or ; torque:
Kia Carens FC, power: ; torque:
Kia Carens UN, power: ; torque:
Kia Sportage JE, power, or depending on model year; torque: or
Opel Antara, power:, torque: - called Z20DM/DMH by Opel

HR 488 OHV

straight-4, with two valves-per-cylinder and indirect injection from Bosch.. This engine, developed for Alfa Romeo in 1979, is also known as the VM80A and VM4 HT. Usually with KKK 16 turbochargers.
Applications:

1985.05–1992.02 Alfa Romeo 75, at 4,300 rpm and at 2,300 rpm
1979.10–1984.12 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, at 4,300 rpm and at 2,300 rpm
1983.03–1985.05 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, at 4,300 rpm and at 2,300 rpm
1984 FSO Polonez, at 4,300 rpm and at 2,500 rpm

HR 492 OHV

straight-4, with two valves-per-cylinder and indirect fuel injection.. 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, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,400 rpm
1984.10–1987.01 Alfa Romeo 90, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,300 rpm
1983.04–1984.12 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,400 rpm
1984 Delta Mini Cruiser/Explorer, at 4,200 rpm
1986–1989.10 Range Rover, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,400 rpm
1982.04–1986.10 Rover 2400 SD Turbo (SD1), at 4,000 rpm and at 2,350 rpm
1986-? UAZ 469B, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,300 rpm

425 OHV

straight-four, with two valves-per-cylinder and indirect fuel injection., 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 bore. Timing gears, not belt.
Applications:

1994–1998 Alfa Romeo 155, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,000 rpm
1987–1992 Alfa Romeo 164, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,500 rpm
1992–1998 Alfa Romeo 164, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,000 rpm
1991–2000 Chrysler Voyager, and
1999–2001 Dodge Dakota, and
1991–1995 Dodge Caravan C/V, and
1993–1999 Ford Scorpio
1996–2000 GAZ GAZelle, ; torque:
1994–2001 Jeep Cherokee, at 4,000 rpm and at 2,000 rpm
1995–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and
1989.10–1992 Range Rover, at 4,200 rpm and at 1,950 rpm
1990–1999 Rover 800,, latterly and at 2,100 rpm
1997–2000 UAZ 3160, and
1995 V.M.C 2500 Turbotronic, at 4,200 rpm and 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, Paraná, 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

straight-4, with four valves-per-cylinder and common-rail direct fuel injection. Also available with variable geometry turbocharger with upgraded power output of.
Applications:

2001–2007 Chrysler Voyager Manual power: ; torque:
2002–2004 Jeep Liberty power: ; torque:
2005–2009 LDV Maxus
2011–present SAIC Maxus V80

power: at 4,000 rpm; torque: at 2,000 rpm

2012 Zhongxing Landmark
2016–present, Zhongxing Terralord
2012–2020, Holden Colorado, Chevrolet Colorado
* power: ; Torque: 380 N⋅m Duramax LKH
* power: ; Torque: 439 N⋅m Duramax XLDE25 LP2

A derated version of this engine putting out was chosen in 2006 to power the new generation of the iconic London Taxi.

R 428 DOHC (ENR)

R 425 DOHC enlarged to displacement.
Applications:

2001–2007 Chrysler Voyager power: ; torque:
2001–2004 Jeep Cherokee/Liberty power: ; torque:. Only in Europe.
2005–2006 Jeep Liberty power: ; torque:
2004–present BMC Megastar power: ; torque:
2012–2013 Chevrolet Colorado & Holden Colorado & Nova S10 Torque

RA 428 DOHC

Evolution of R 428 DOHC. Base design for SDEC SC28R engine.
Applications:

2008–2010 Jeep Liberty power: ; torque:
2007–2010 Dodge Nitro power: ; torque:
2007–2010 Jeep Wrangler power: ; torque: Manual transmission: automatic transmission:
2008–2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager power: ; torque:
2016–present Maxus/LDV T60 power: ; torque:

A 428 DOHC

Evolution of R428 DOHC with common rail injection system and piezoelectric injectors
Applications:

2010–2012 Jeep Cherokee power: ; torque: Manual transmission: automatic transmission:
2010–2018 Jeep Wrangler power: ; torque: Manual transmission: automatic transmission:
2011–2013 Chrysler Grand Voyager/Lancia Voyager power: ; torque:
2013–2016 Chrysler Grand Voyager/Lancia Voyager power: ; torque:
2013 Holden Colorado, Holden Colorado 7 power ;
2014–2022, Holden Colorado, Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon power: Torque:
2017–2022, Chevrolet Express 2500 & 3500 vans. Power: 181 hp @ 3,400rpm and 369 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm

R 754

The R 754 is a double overhead camshaft inline-four engine, featuring common-rail direct fuel injection and a fixed-geometry turbocharger. The bore and stroke are. It produces between. Fitted with an oxidation catalyst, particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction, it meets the Euro 6 emissions standards and Stage V for off-road use.
Applications:
Schmidt Swingo 200+
Aebi TT241 / TT281
Aebi TP420
Aebi VT450

5 Cylinder

HR 588 OHV

inline-5, with two valves-per-cylinder and indirect fuel injection from either Bosch or Spica.. 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, at 4,200 rpm and at 2,400 rpm
1987-? Toyota Land Cruiser II BJ73, at 4,000 rpm and at 2,600 rpm

531 OHV

Essentially a 425 OHV with an extra cylinder. Straight-5, with two valves-per-cylinder and indirect fuel injection.
Applications:

1999–2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee power: ; torque:

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. inline-six, with two valves-per-cylinder and indirect fuel injection.
Applications:

1995–1999 Asia Motors Combi power: ; torque:
1995–2000 Bucher-Guyer Duro power: ; torque:
1999 Bering trucks power: ; torque:

Also used by BMW Marine as a stern-drive package.

R 638 OHV

638 OHV fitted with direct fuel injection.
Applications:

D 642 OHV

Essentially an R 638 OHV enlarged to displacement. It was the first VM Motori engine to feature direct fuel injection.
Applications:

2001–2002 Bucher-Guyer Duro power: ; torque:

RA 629 DOHC

A planned 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.

RA629 (A29DT) applications (Europe)

2010 Saab 9-5 Branded as
* power, torque

A 630 DOHC

A 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 is the L630 DOHC and marketed by Fiat Chrysler as the EcoDiesel. The high-performance, single turbo version is codenamed as A630 DOHC HP.

A630 applications (Europe)

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
* power, torque
2012 Chrysler 300 /Lancia Thema
* power @ 4000 rpm, torque @ 1600-2800 rpm
* power @ 4000 rpm, torque @ 1800-2800 rpm
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
* power @ 4000 rpm, torque @ 2000 rpm
L630 applications (North America)
2021–2023 Jeep Gladiator Branded as EcoDiesel
* power @ 3600 rpm, torque @ 2000 rpm
2014–2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Branded as EcoDiesel
* power @ 3600 rpm, torque @ 2000 rpm
2020–2023 Jeep Wrangler Branded as EcoDiesel
* power @ 3600 rpm, torque @ 2000 rpm
2014–2018 Ram 1500 Branded as EcoDiesel
* power @ 3600 rpm, torque @ 2000 rpm
2019–2023 Ram 1500 Branded as EcoDiesel
* power @ 3600 rpm, torque @ 2000 rpm
A630 HP applications (Europe)
2013 Maserati Ghibli III
* power @ 4000 rpm, torque @ 2000 rpm
2013 Maserati Quattroporte VI
* power @ 4000 rpm, torque @ 2000-2600 rpm
2016 Maserati Levante
* power @ 4000 rpm, torque @ 2000-2600 rpm
* power @ 4000 rpm, torque @ 2000-2600 rpm