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Is a Dodge Avenger a V6?

Yes, the Dodge Avenger is available with a V6 engine option. The Dodge Avenger is a mid-size sedan that was produced by Dodge from 2007 to 2014.


Engine Options for the Dodge Avenger


The Dodge Avenger was offered with two engine choices during its production run:



  • 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine

  • 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine


The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine was an optional upgrade over the standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. The V6 engine provided more power and performance compared to the 4-cylinder.


Specifications of the Dodge Avenger V6


The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine in the Dodge Avenger produced the following specifications:



  • Displacement: 3.6 liters

  • Horsepower: 283 hp

  • Torque: 260 lb-ft

  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic


This V6 engine provided a significant boost in power and performance compared to the standard 4-cylinder engine, making the Dodge Avenger V6 a more capable and responsive sedan.

Is the Dodge Avenger a V8?


The Dodge Avenger was reintroduced for 2008 as a mid-size sedan to replace the Stratus. It was positioned as a sportier alternative to the Chrysler Sebring (renamed the Chrysler 200 for 2011). The 2008 Avenger offered a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 engines, with …



Is 4-cylinder a V6?


4-Cylinder engines commonly come in “straight” or “inline” configurations while 6-cylinder engines are usually configured in the more compact “V” shape, and thus are referred to as V6 engines.



Which Dodge has a V8?


Both the Ram 1500 and the Ram Heavy Duty family of pickup trucks are available with proven V8 engine options that range from work-ready to race-proven.



Does Dodge have V6?


With available engines like the Supercharged 6.2L High-Output HEMI® V8 engine, the Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine, the 392 HEMI® V8 engine, the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine and the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine, the Dodge Brand pulls no punches.



Do Dodge Avengers have a V6?


The Avenger was built on a 103.7 in (2,634 mm) wheelbase and used either a 2.0 L inline-four engine (the Chrysler 420A) or a Mitsubishi-designed 2.5 L V6.



What does SXT mean on a Dodge Avenger?


Standard eXTra
SXT stands for "Standard eXTra". It is the base trim option for the Challenger, Charger, and Durango. Despite being the entry-level trim, the Standard eXTra offers incredible performance and technology. For example, a 2023 Dodge Challenger SXT has a 303-horsepower V-6 engine, Uconnect 4, and a leather steering wheel.



Is 2008 Dodge Avenger a V-6?


The SE and SXT come standard with a 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder but can be upgraded to a 189-hp, 2.7-liter V-6. The Avenger R/T comes standard with a 235-hp, 3.5-liter V-6. The SE and SXT drive the front wheels through a four-speed auto transmission.



Is the 2014 Dodge Avenger 4 or 6 cylinder?


The base Avenger comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 173 horsepower, which is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed automatic is optional. A 3.6-liter, six-cylinder engine that produces 283 horsepower is available on all trims and standard on the R/T.



Is a Dodge Avenger a 4 cylinder?


Engine & Transmission
The 2014 Dodge Avenger's base engine is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder of 173 horsepower.



Is a 2012 Dodge Avenger a 4-cylinder or 6 cylinder?


The 2012 Dodge Avenger SE and SXT are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard on every Avenger. The SE gets a four-speed automatic transmission and the SXT has a six-speed automatic.


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