Mitsubishi 6B3 engine
The Mitsubishi 6B3 engine is a range of all-alloy piston V6 engines developed by Mitsubishi Motors. Currently, only one engine has been developed, a 3.0 L (2,998 cc) V6 first introduced in the North American version of the second generation Mitsubishi Outlander which debuted in October 2006.
| Mitsubishi 6B3 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 2005–present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 60° V6 |
| Displacement | 3.0 L (2,998 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 87.6 mm (3.45 in) |
| Piston stroke | 82.9 mm (3.26 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminum die cast |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum die cast |
| Valvetrain | Roller rocker arm, SOHC, 24 valves MIVEC (valve timing & lift switching type), auto lash adjuster (exhaust only) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1-10.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 220–230 PS (162–169 kW; 217–227 hp) |
| Torque output | 276–291 N⋅m (204–215 lb⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi 6G7 engine |
All engines developed within this family have aluminum cylinder block and head with iron cylinder liners, 4 valves per cylinder and MIVEC variable valve timing. It uses a timing-belt, the last V6 engine that still uses it.
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