Mitsubishi 3G8 engine

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Mitsubishi 3G8 engine
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Overview
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors
Production1987–present
Layout
Configuration Straight-3
Displacement 548 cc (33.4 cu in)
657 cc (40.1 cu in)
796 cc (48.6 cu in)
1,061 cc (64.7 cu in)
Cylinder bore
  • 62.3 mm (2.45 in)
  • 65 mm (2.56 in)
Piston stroke
  • 60 mm (2.36 in)
  • 66 mm (2.60 in)
  • 80 mm (3.15 in)
Block material Cast iron
Valvetrain SOHC, DOHC
Compression ratio 8.5:1, 9.8:1, 10.0:1
Combustion
Supercharger Available 1987–1990
Turbocharger with air-to-air intercooler (on 1989-1990 models)
Fuel system Carburetor
Electronic fuel injection
Fuel type Gasoline
Cooling system Water cooled
Output
Power output 22–47 kW (30–64 PS; 30–63 hp)
Torque output 41–96 N⋅m (30–71 lb⋅ft)

The Mitsubishi 3G8 engine is a range of three-cylinder powerplant from Mitsubishi Motors, introduced in the fifth generation of their Mitsubishi Minica kei car . In common with other contemporary engines in the class, it could be specified with many advanced technologies despite its diminutive size, including multi-valve cylinder heads and double overhead camshafts. The top-of-the-line Dangan ZZ variant was also the first kei car to benefit from turbocharging. In 1987 Mitsubishi was the first manufacturer to supercharge a kei vehicle, and in 1989 became the world's first production car to feature five valves per cylinder, ahead of similar developments by Bugatti, Audi, Ferrari and Toyota. [1] [2]

Contents

Its 3G81 three-cylinder engine has a displacement of 548 cc (33.4 cu in) and the 15-valve versions feature three intake valves and two exhaust valves incorporated into each cylinder. The valves are controlled by twin overhead camshafts through roller cam followers on finger rockers with hydraulic automatic lash adjusters. Gasoline is electronically injected through triple-jet nozzles (also a technological first). The water-cooled turbocharger operates through an air-to-air intercooler. The ignition timing advance is also controlled electronically, and a knock-sensing system is included. [1]

Originally a 548 cc (33.4 cu in) engine, it was enlarged to 657 cc (40.1 cu in) in 1990 following changes in the class regulations. The four-cylinder 4A3 engine is derived from the 3G8, sharing a 72 mm (2.8 in) bore pitch. [3]

3G81

The turbocharged 3G81 in a fifth generation Minica (H14V) Mitsubishi 3G81T engine (H14V).JPG
The turbocharged 3G81 in a fifth generation Minica (H14V)

Engine dimensions548 cc (33.4 cu in) inline three-cylinder
Bore62.3 mm (2.45 in)
Stroke60.0 mm (2.36 in)
Fuel type — Unleaded regular gasoline

Versions

ValvetrainFuel feedComp.Power (JIS net)TorqueFitmentNotes
PSkWat rpmkgmNmlbftat rpm
SOHC 6-valveSingle-barrel, downdraught
carburetor
9.8:130226,5004.241303,000 Mitsubishi Minica Econo H14V/15V (87.01–88.12)
Mitsubishi Minica H21V/26V (89.01–90.02)
Commercial vehicle emissions standards
Single-barrel, sidedraught
variable venturi carburetor
30225,5004.443324,000 Mitsubishi Minicab U14T/V, U15T/V (87.06–90.02)
Mitsubishi Bravo U14V/15V (89.02–90.02)
Double-barrel, downdraught
carburetor
32246,5004.342314,000 Mitsubishi Minica H14A/15A (87.01–88.12)
Mitsubishi Minica H21A/26A (89.01–90.02)
Single-barrel, sidedraught
variable venturi carburetor,
Supercharger
8.5:146346,0006.059434,000 Mitsubishi Minicab U14T/V, U15T/V (87.06–91.02)
Mitsubishi Bravo U14V/15V (89.02–91.02)
Single-barrel, downdraught
carburetor, turbocharger
50376,5006.766483,500 Mitsubishi Minica/Econo H14A/V (87.01–88.12)
DOHC 15-valveDouble-barrel, downdraught carburetor10.0:138287,0004.443324,500 Mitsubishi Minica H21/26 (89.08–90.02)
EFI 46347,5004.746345,500
EFI, turbocharger, IC 8.5:164477,5007.675554,500 Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ H21/26 (89.01–90.08)

3G82

Displacement796 cc (48.6 cu in)
Bore65 mm (2.56 in)
Stroke80 mm (3.15 in)
Engine type — Inline three-cylinder SOHC 6 valves
Power33 kW (45 PS; 44 hp) at unknown rpm

This was built only for the Taiwanese market Mitsubishi Towny (Minica) and Minicab 800, from 01.87 - 11.88. Most specifications are unknown.

3G83

Displacement657 cc (40.1 cu in)
Bore65 mm (2.56 in)
Stroke66 mm (2.6 in)
Fuel type — Unleaded regular gasoline

Double carb (1990)

DOHC (1990)

Turbo (1990)

4G82

Displacement1,061 cc (64.7 cu in)
Bore65 mm (2.56 in)
Stroke80 mm (3.15 in)
Engine type — Inline four-cylinder SOHC
Power43 kW (58 PS; 58 hp) JIS at 5,500 rpm
Torque9.1 kg⋅m (89 N⋅m; 66 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm [4]

Of the same dimensions as the 3G82 but with a fourth cylinder, this was built in Taiwan by CMC (China Motor Corporation). Used in the Mitsubishi Varica (LWB version of fourth generation Mitsubishi Minicab).

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