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News Release from: Ricardo | Subject: Automotive design and development
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 January 2003
V8 engine designed in digital domain
Ricardo served as a strategic engineering partner in the development of the Chrysler Group's all-new 5.7 litre Hemi Magnum V8 engine for the 2003 Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup.
Ricardo served as a strategic engineering partner in the development of the Chrysler Group's all-new 5.7 litre Hemi Magnum V8 engine for the 2003 Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup Colocated with the Chrysler Group crossfunctional team, Ricardo engineers, designers and CAE engineers were responsible for supporting the design, analysis and development of the new engine - which launched production in July 2002
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Nov 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new engine was created largely within a digital environment using the latest computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided engineering (CAE) techniques and tools, including Ricardo's Wave and Valdyn software products.
Analysis and simulation was a significant factor in reducing program time and investment.
While big horsepower and torque numbers were requirements in creating a new Hemi V8, current requirements for fuel economy, emissions, sealing, light weight and a small package envelope presented challenges the 1960s Hemi team did not face.
CAD/CAE integration was a key success factor in development of the new Hemi engine.
The 2003 Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup truck was designed to be as durable as it is powerful.
It boasts the 345 horsepower HEMI Magnum as standard equipment, a full 100 horsepower increase over the previous 5.9-litre V8.
"We're proud to be a part of the development of an engine that is known for its high performance standards", said Jeremy W Holt, President of Ricardo.
"The Chrysler Group's new 5.7-litre Hemi engine takes the Hemi heritage to the next level".
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