The 1.2-liter 3-cylinder Mitsubishi 3A92 engine has been assembled by the Japanese concern since 2012 and installed on the Space Star compact van, Mirage 6 or a sedan based on it Attrage. A number of sources contain information about the version of this unit without the MIVEC phase regulator.
The 3A9 family also includes engines: 3A90 and 3A91.
The engine was installed on:
- Mitsubishi Attrage 1 (A10) since 2013;
- Mitsubishi Mirage 6 (A00) since 2012;
- Mitsubishi Space Star 2 (A00) since 2012.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1193 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 78 – 80 |
| Torque output, Nm | 106 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 75 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 – 11.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | MIVEC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi Space Star 2015) — city — highway — combined |
5.3 4.0 4.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~230 000 |
| Weight, kg | 93 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 3A92 engine
- The Japanese market version of the engine has a high compression ratio and is prone to detonation;
- However, the main complaints of the owners are related to the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings;
- A thin timing chain usually changes up to 150,000 km and often together with a phase shifter;
- Weaknesses include a buggy electric throttle, ignition coils and a thermostat;
- Since there are no hydraulic lifters, valve clearances need to be adjusted periodically.
