From 2008 to 2013, the company produced the 4.7-liter gasoline V8 Jeep EVE engine, which was fitted to charged versions of the Grand Cherokee, Commander, and Aspen. An electronic throttle and new cylinder heads with two candles per cylinder set this motor apart.
The EKG, EVA, and EVC internal combustion engines are also part of the PowerTech series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Chrysler Aspen 1 (HG) in 2008 – 2009;
- Dodge Dakota 3 (ND) in 2008 – 2011;
- Dodge Durango 2 (HB) in 2008 – 2009;
- Dodge Ram 4 (DS) in 2008 – 2013;
- Jeep Commander 1 (XK) in 2008 – 2009;
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 3 (WK) in 2008 – 2009.
Specifications
| Production years | 2008-2013 |
| Displacement, cc | 4701 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 300 – 310 |
| Torque output, Nm | 445 – 455 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 93 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Jeep Grand Cherokee 2009) — city — highway — combined |
19.2 10.9 13.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
Disadvantages of the EVE engine
Due to the rarity of this motor, certain areas may have issues with maintenance and replacement parts;
Furthermore, the engine is regarded as the most unreliable in the series and is overly forced;
Timing chains can span up to 100,000 kilometers when driving actively and starting quickly;
Oil channels are clogged here due to cheap grease, hydraulic lifters stick, and people frequently complain about electronic throttle assembly failures on a specialized forum.