The Mitsubishi 6A10 1.6-liter V6 gasoline engine was produced in Japan from 1991 to 1996 and was installed only on the fifth generation of such popular models as the Lancer or Mirage. This power unit is considered one of the smallest V6 car engines in the world.
The 6A1 family also includes engines: 6A11, 6A12, 6A12TT, 6A13 and 6A13TT.
The engine was installed on:
- Mitsubishi Lancer CB in 1991 – 1996;
- Mitsubishi Mirage CB in 1991 – 1994.
Specifications
| Production years | 1991-1996 |
| Displacement, cc | 1597 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 147 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 63.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi Lancer 1995) — city — highway — combined |
11.1 6.0 8.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 160 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 6A10 engine
- This engine is inconvenient to maintain due to the dense layout of the engine compartment;
- The timing belt can break the previously prescribed 90,000 km, and it is not easy to replace it;
- From bad oil, hydraulic lifters quickly fail and begin to knock;
- Poor quality or old antifreeze corrodes the heat exchanger and leaks appear;
- Keep an eye on the oil level, the liners on such units turn very often.
