V6 PRV engine
The V6 PRV engine is an automobile petrol V6 engine that was developed jointly by Peugeot, Renault and Volvo Cars – and sold from 1974 to 1998. It was gradually replaced after 1994 by another joint PSA-Renault design, known as the ES engine at PSA and the L engine at Renault. It was designed and manufactured by the company "Française de Mécanique" for PSA, Renault and Volvo.
| PRV engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Française de Mécanique |
| Production | 1974–1998 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V6 |
| Displacement | 2,458 cc (2.5 L; 150.0 cu in) 2,664 cc (2.7 L; 162.6 cu in) 2,849 cc (2.8 L; 173.9 cu in) 2,963 cc (3.0 L; 180.8 cu in) 2,975 cc (3.0 L; 181.5 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 88 mm (3.46 in) 91 mm (3.58 in) 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 63 mm (2.48 in) 72.7 mm (2.86 in) 73 mm (2.87 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 2 or 4 valves per cyl DOHC 4 valves per cyl (race engine) |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Some versions |
| Fuel system | Carburetor Fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 97–300 kW (132–408 PS; 130–402 bhp) |
| Torque output | 208–520 N⋅m (153–384 lbf⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | V6 ESL engine Volvo Modular engine |
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