mitsubishi 6g72
technical specifications
General
engine brand: mitsubishi
production years: 1986-2008
engine lifespan: ~400 000
Power and torque
power: 140 – 160 (MPI SOHC 12V)
170 – 185 (MPI SOHC 24V)
195 – 225 (MPI DOHC 24V)
215 – 240 (GDI DOHC 24V)
torque: 230 – 250 (MPI SOHC 12V)
255 – 265 (MPI SOHC 24V)
265 – 280 (MPI DOHC 24V)
300 – 305 (GDI DOHC 24V)
Fuel
fuel system: distributed injection (MPI SOHC 12V)
distributed injection (MPI SOHC 24V)
distributed injection (MPI DOHC 24V)
direct injection (GDI DOHC 24V)
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 2 (MPI SOHC 12V)
EURO 3 (MPI SOHC 24V)
EURO 3/4 (MPI DOHC 24V)
EURO 5 (GDI DOHC 24V)
Timing
timing drive: belt
hydraulic lifters: yes
Oil
recommended engine oil: 5W-30, 5W-40
engine oil capacity: 5.5
Displacement and turbo
displacement: 2972
compression ratio: 9.0 (MPI SOHC 12V)
9.0 (MPI SOHC 24V)
10.0 (MPI DOHC 24V)
11.0 (GDI DOHC 24V)
turbocharging: no (except for 6G72TT, for which a separate article)
Dimensions and measurements
weight: 195
cylinder bore: 91.1
piston stroke: 76
Engine block
cylinder block: cast iron V6
block head: aluminum 24v
