V6 PRV engine

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[which?]
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

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.