Mitsubishi 6B3 engine
| Mitsubishi 6B3 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 2005–2021 |
| 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 |
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.
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.