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2007 Chrysler Aspen - General Information
Chrysler Group to Build All-New 2007 Chrysler Aspen at Newark (Delaware) Assembly Plant
• Plant joins the list of multi-product facilities
• New eight-passenger SUV has premium amenities and fuel saving Multi-displacement System (MDS)
The Chrysler Group announced that it will build the all-new 2007 Chrysler Aspen, unveiled today at the North American (Detroit) International Auto Show, at its Newark (Del.) Assembly Plant. The Chrysler Aspen is a full-size, eight-passenger SUV loaded with performance, premium amenities and the fuel saving Multi-displacement System (MDS). The 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine seamlessly alternates between four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when more power is in demand.
"We continue to add many new products to the Chrysler Group lineup without adding new plants," said Frank Ewasyshyn, Executive Vice President – Manufacturing, Chrysler Group. "This manufacturing flexibility provides us with the ability to offer a greater selection of vehicles to our Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge customers in a more cost-efficient way."
"This is welcome news for the employees of Newark Assembly," said Byron Green, Vice President – Truck and Activity Vehicle Manufacturing. "Our team is working together in innovative ways in order to continue the progress we've made in in-plant safety, as well as vehicle quality and productivity."
The plant was given the flexibility to produce more than one model during a recent retooling for the Dodge Durango. At that time, $180 million was invested in the plant, a portion of which ($) provided most of the necessary changes to accommodate the new model.
Later this year, the plant will begin building the Chrysler Aspen alongside the 2007 model year Dodge Durango. Employees are receiving extensive training to accompany the new product launches, and the body shop is being reworked. The plant also will build pre-launch pilot vehicles, which will contribute to a smooth launch of the new vehicles. These changes and others will contribute to increased plant efficiency.
The Newark Assembly Plant has had a progressive work arrangement since the late 1980s. This plant, like others in the Chrysler Group system, will continue to implement "smart manufacturing" processes, which also foster greater creativity and innovation on the plant floor. Smart processes include work teams, self-designed workstations, a framework for flexible job classifications and extensive employee training. All these factors work cohesively to create a better work environment and give increased support to assembly line operators, intended to further improve plant flexibility and efficiency.
The 3.4 million square-foot Newark Assembly Plant has about 2,000 employees and is home to United Auto Workers Locals 1183 and 1212.
2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door, full-size sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant Newark, Delaware
EPA Vehicle Class Multi-purpose vehicle
Availability Std.
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Power (estimated SAE net) 235 bhp (172 kW) @ 4,600 rpm (50.0 bhp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE net) 300 lb.-ft. (393 N•m) @ 3,600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,000 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R M)/2
Oil Capacity 6 qt. (5.7L)
Emission Controls Dual three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR and internal engine features(a)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 14/19—2WD or 14/18—4WD(b)
ENGINE: 5.7-LITER Hemi® MAGNUM, OHV, V-8 WITH MDSS
Availability Opt.
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves and hydraulic lifters with roller followers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Power (estimated SAE net) 335 bhp (250 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (58.8 bhp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE net) 370 lb.-ft. (502 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R M)/2—recommended,
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R M)/2—acceptable
Oil Capacity 7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity 18.7 qt. (17.7L)
Emission Control Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR
and internal engine features(c)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 15/20—2WD, 14/19—4WD
(a) Meets SULEV I emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT. Meets Tier 2, Bin 10C emissions in other states.
(b) Tentative EPA label values, pending official test results.
(c) Meets LEV I emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT.
Meets Tier 2, Bin 10A emission requirements in 45 remaining states.
TRANSMISSION: 5-45RFE, AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED
Availability Included with 4.7L and 5.7L engines
Description Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch,
full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.00
2nd 1.67—upshift; 1.50—kick-down
3rd 1.00
4th 0.75
5th 0.67
Overall Top Gear 2.38 with 3.55 axle or 2.63 with 3.92 axle
TRANSFER CASE: NV144HD
Availability Std. with 4.7L engine
Type Single-speed, electronically shifted
Operating Modes AWD; Locked (4 Lock)
Low-Range Ratio None
Center Differential Planetary
Torque Split, Front/Rear 48/52
TRANSFER CASE: NV244HD
Availability Opt.—Included with 5.7L engine
Type Two-speed, electronically shifted
Operating Modes AWD; Neutral; Locked (4 Lock); Locked (4 Lo)
Low Range Ratio 2.72
Center Differential Type Planetary with lock
Torque Split, Front/Rear 48/52
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator 160-amp – std.
Battery Group 65 maintenance-free: 750 CCA – std.
Seating Capacity, Front/Second/Rear 2/3/2 – std.; 2/3/3 – opt.; 2/2/3 – opt.
Front Seat
Head room 40.8 (1036)
Leg room 41.4 (1050.8)
Shoulder room 59.4 (1508.6)
Hip room 58.8 (1492.5)
Seat travel 8.7 (220)
Recliner range, degrees 69
SAE volume 58.0 cu. ft. (1.642 cu. m)
Second Seat
Head room 39.3 (997.5)
Leg room 37.4 (949)
Shoulder room 59.6 (1515)
Hip room 57.2 (1452)
SAE volume 50.6 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m)
Third Seat
Head room 39.2 (997)
Leg room 34.5 (875.1)
Shoulder room 58.9 (1495.4)
Hip room 48.0 (1219.2)
SAE volume 46.5 cu. ft. (1.32 cu. m)
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
Aft of third-row seat 19.0 (538L)
Aft of second-row seat, third-row seats folded 67.25 (1.90 cu. m)
Aft of front seat, second- and third-row seats folded 102.4 (3.07 cu. m)
Width between Wheelhouses 48.2 (1225.2)
BODY AND FRAME
2WD
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear drive
Construction Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 10 rubber isolators
4WD
Layout Longitudinal front engine,
transfer case for rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 10 rubber isolators
SUSPENSION
Front Upper and lower “A” arms, torsion bars,
gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, link coil with Watt’s linkage,
gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
STEERING
Type Power rack and pinion
Overall ratio 18.86—on center, 13.17:1 at full lock
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)(a) 39.9 ft. (12.2 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.41
(a) Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height.
Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.
BRAKES
Front
Size and type 13.2 x 1.1 (336 x 28) vented disc
with 2.13 (54) two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Swept area 278 sq. in. (1796 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type 13.8 x 0.87 (352 x 22) disc
with 2.13 (54) single-piston pin-slider caliper and single-channel ABS
Swept area 257 sq. in. (1658 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Std., with trailer sway control and Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
