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happihana · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:03 PM

that MC shares same engine as Neon?? IS THIS TRUe......... TELL ME ITS NOT!!

Wombat · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:28 PM

It's not true.

MickyD · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:30 PM

actually... there is some truth to it:

BMW and Chrysler signed contract for TRITEC Joint Venture Engine Plant in Brazil

Chrysler Corporation , Curitiba, Brazil, April 14, 1998 -- BMW AG and Chrysler Corporation today broke ground for their new joint venture engine facility in Brazil. The two automakers' $500 million joint venture company, named Tritec Motors Ltda., will produce 1.4- and 1.6-liter displacement engines at the new facility for export to global markets. James Bonini is named Tritec's Director of Technical Operations.

The new plant, which will have the capacity to produce up to 400,000 engines per year, will occupy a 40,000 square meter (430,556 square feet) site near the town of Campo Largo, in the state of Parana in southern Brazil. The building should be completed in early 1999, with machinery and equipment moved in throughout 1999 and the first six months of 2000. The first engines will be produced in the second half of 2000, beginning with the 1.6-liter version. Final staffing requirements have to be made, but the plant is expected to employ between 500 to 1,000 people when it reaches full capacity.

The new Tritec 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines will be highly fuel efficient and produce very low emissions in accordance with European and other strict emissions standards. Initial product plans for the 1.6-liter engine include the next generation of Chrysler's Neon sedans for international markets and the New Mini to be built in Great Britain by the Rover Group, a subsidiary of BMW.

Both BMW and Chrysler are expanding their operations in Brazil. Chrysler launched import sales in Brazil in 1996 and will start production of the Dodge Dakota pick-up truck at its new plant, also located in Campo Largo, this July. Last year it sold 10,217 vehicles in Brazil and expects to sell 18,000 units in 1998.

Wombat · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:45 PM

Wow, you learn something new everyday. Thanks for the info MickyD.

Purple Haze · Nov 24th, 2004, 12:04 AM

Yeah, what he said. Hehe.

It'll be a step up for the Neon, that's for sure.

happihana · Nov 24th, 2004, 12:16 AM

thanks guys! then should i consider MCS? they got CVT for MCS toooOooo can i get it? are they available in markets? ?? ?? ???/

afromanbob · Nov 24th, 2004, 12:19 AM

It's not a CVT. It's a regular automatic transmission, that, to some degree, lets you control its shifting.

Mike Clarke · Nov 24th, 2004, 12:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by happihana

thanks guys! then should i consider MCS? they got CVT for MCS toooOooo can i get it? are they available in markets? ?? ?? ???/

The MCS and the MC ( and the Neon and in some markets the PT Cruiser) ALL use varieties of the same engine.
It is a good engine!

asmujica · Nov 24th, 2004, 12:29 AM

I think it won engine of the year a few years back.

flav · Nov 24th, 2004, 01:23 AM

the cooper s uses the same engine (somewhat the same). it is a good engine. very few if any problems at all. it actually might be one of the best parts of the car...certainly the most under rated.

arbee · Nov 24th, 2004, 05:58 PM

pretty sturdy + reliable, shame about the rest of the neon lol

Paul · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:13 PM

This comes up a lot on the board, a seach will have got you the answer...

Here's tritec's site:

http://www.tritecmotors.com.br/engli...percharged.htm

That will help explain.

Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:03 PM	#1
happihana MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: portland, OR Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 91 Offline	I just heard a rumor or cooper.. that MC shares same engine as Neon?? IS THIS TRUe......... TELL ME ITS NOT!!

Nov 24th, 2004, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
happihana MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: portland, OR Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 91 Offline	wow.. thanks guys! then should i consider MCS? they got CVT for MCS toooOooo can i get it? are they available in markets? ?? ?? ???/

Nov 24th, 2004, 12:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
afromanbob MINI Owner! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 417 Offline	It's not a CVT. It's a regular automatic transmission, that, to some degree, lets you control its shifting. Let's Motor!

Nov 24th, 2004, 10:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 41,274 Online	Your answers are here... This comes up a lot on the board, a seach will have got you the answer... Here's tritec's site: http://www.tritecmotors.com.br/engli...percharged.htm That will help explain. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wombat MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate New York Local Time: 11:15 AM Posts: 43 Offline	It's not true.

Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 3,780 Offline	actually... there is some truth to it: BMW and Chrysler signed contract for TRITEC Joint Venture Engine Plant in Brazil Chrysler Corporation , Curitiba, Brazil, April 14, 1998 -- BMW AG and Chrysler Corporation today broke ground for their new joint venture engine facility in Brazil. The two automakers' $500 million joint venture company, named Tritec Motors Ltda., will produce 1.4- and 1.6-liter displacement engines at the new facility for export to global markets. James Bonini is named Tritec's Director of Technical Operations. The new plant, which will have the capacity to produce up to 400,000 engines per year, will occupy a 40,000 square meter (430,556 square feet) site near the town of Campo Largo, in the state of Parana in southern Brazil. The building should be completed in early 1999, with machinery and equipment moved in throughout 1999 and the first six months of 2000. The first engines will be produced in the second half of 2000, beginning with the 1.6-liter version. Final staffing requirements have to be made, but the plant is expected to employ between 500 to 1,000 people when it reaches full capacity. The new Tritec 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines will be highly fuel efficient and produce very low emissions in accordance with European and other strict emissions standards. Initial product plans for the 1.6-liter engine include the next generation of Chrysler's Neon sedans for international markets and the New Mini to be built in Great Britain by the Rover Group, a subsidiary of BMW. Both BMW and Chrysler are expanding their operations in Brazil. Chrysler launched import sales in Brazil in 1996 and will start production of the Dodge Dakota pick-up truck at its new plant, also located in Campo Largo, this July. Last year it sold 10,217 vehicles in Brazil and expects to sell 18,000 units in 1998.

Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wombat MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate New York Local Time: 11:15 AM Posts: 43 Offline	Wow, you learn something new everyday. Thanks for the info MickyD.

Nov 24th, 2004, 12:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Purple Haze Can't wait to order one. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Local Time: 07:15 PM Posts: 45 Offline	Yeah, what he said. Hehe. It'll be a step up for the Neon, that's for sure.

Nov 24th, 2004, 12:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 5,248 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by happihana thanks guys! then should i consider MCS? they got CVT for MCS toooOooo can i get it? are they available in markets? ?? ?? ???/ The MCS and the MC ( and the Neon and in some markets the PT Cruiser) ALL use varieties of the same engine. It is a good engine!

Nov 24th, 2004, 12:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
asmujica MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 11:15 AM Posts: 219 Offline	I think it won engine of the year a few years back.

Nov 24th, 2004, 01:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
flav MINI VANILLI Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: cleveland, ohio Local Time: 11:15 AM Posts: 206 Offline	the cooper s uses the same engine (somewhat the same). it is a good engine. very few if any problems at all. it actually might be one of the best parts of the car...certainly the most under rated.

Nov 24th, 2004, 05:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
arbee bepmoc-er My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 315 Offline	pretty sturdy + reliable, shame about the rest of the neon lol

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