The 4.9-liter Mitsubishi 4M50 turbodiesel has been produced since 1997 and is installed on the Fuso Canter, the Rosa bus and the Nissan Civilian; in North America the Canter with this engine was also sold as the Sterling 360.
It is a four-cylinder engine with a bore of 114 mm and a stroke of 120 mm, a gear-driven valvetrain, two overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder, Common Rail injection and a turbocharger with intercooler. Depending on the version (T3, T4, T5) it produces 140-180 hp and 412-530 Nm.
The 4M5 series also includes: 4M51.
Specifications
| Production years | since 1997 |
| Displacement, cc | 4899 |
| Fuel system | common rail |
| Power output, hp | 140 – 180 |
| Torque output, Nm | 412 – 530 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 114 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 120 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Timing drive | gears |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
The engine was installed on:
- Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 6 in 1997 – 2002;
- Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7 in 2002 – 2010;
- Nissan Civilian W41 in 2004 – 2008.
