Descriptions and technical characteristics of engines for the most popular car models.
The Mitsubishi 6A13TT 2.5-liter V6 turbo engine was assembled in Japan from 1996 to 2003 and was installed only on the Galant VR-4 sports model and its local Legnum modification. This motor is very often used for a budget swap.
The Mitsubishi 6B31 3.0-liter V-shaped 6-cylinder engine has been produced since 2006 and is installed only on two well-known models: the Outlander crossover and the Pajero Sport SUV. This power unit is considered the top in the line of gasoline engines of the Japanese concern.
The Mitsubishi 6G71 2.0-liter 12-valve V6 engine was produced only from 1986 to 1992 and was installed on such popular models as the fifth generation Diamante, Debonair and Galant. There were versions with distributed or single injection, gas and with a Mikuni compressor.
The company assembled the Mitsubishi 6G73 2.5-liter V6 gasoline engine from 1990 to 2002 and installed both on its models and on Dodge and Chrysler, as well as on Hyundai under the G6AV index. This motor exists in three different versions, including GDi direct fuel injection.
The Mitsubishi 6G72 3.0-liter V6 engine was produced at the Kyoto plant and, in addition to the models of the Japanese concern, was installed on Dodge and Chrysler, and also on Hyundai as the G6AT. This power unit exists in five different versions, including turbocharged.
The Mitsubishi 6G72TT 3.0-liter twin turbo V6 engine was assembled by the company from 1990 to 2000 and installed on the popular 3000GT or GTO coupe and completely similar to the Dodge Stealth. There were 7 modifications of the unit with different versions of TD04 and boost pressure from 0.5 to 0.8 bar.
The 6G74 engine is one of the members of the Cyclone V6 family. The Mitsubishi 6G74 3.5-liter V6 engine was assembled at a factory in Japan from 1992 to 2021 and was installed on models such as the L200, Pajero and Pajero Sport, as well as on Hyundai as the G6CU.
The Mitsubishi 6G75 3.8-liter V6 engine was produced at the Kyoto plant from 2002 to 2021 and was installed on such popular concern models as the Endeavor, Pajero, Galant or Eclipse.
The 4.5-liter Mitsubishi 8A80 or 4.5 GDi gasoline engine was produced from 1999 to 2001 and was installed on the first generation of the Proudia model and the Dignity limousine created on its basis. The famous Korean V8 engines G8AA and G8AB were only clones of this power unit.
The 2.3-liter Mitsubishi 4D55 diesel engine was produced by the concern from 1980 to 1986 and was installed on both Galant passenger cars and Pajero SUVs, L200 pickups. This power unit is known for numerous problems with the cylinder head.
The 2.5-liter Mitsubishi 4D56 diesel engine was assembled by the concern from 1986 to 2016 and was installed on Pajero and Pajero Sport SUVs, L200 pickups and Delica minibuses. This power unit served as the basis for the well-known Hyundai D4BA, D4BF and D4BH diesel engines.
The 1.8-liter Mitsubishi 4D65 diesel engine was produced by the concern from 1983 to 1995 and was installed on many passenger models of the company, such as Colt, Lancer, and also Galant. This power unit was offered both in atmospheric and turbocharged versions.
The 2.0-liter Mitsubishi 4D68 diesel engine was produced by the company from 1991 to 2002 and was installed on a number of popular passenger car models of the concern, such as Lancer, Colt and Galant. This power unit existed both in atmospheric and turbocharged versions.
The 4M40 engine is a diesel, in-line, 4-cylinder. Overhead camshaft. The 4M40 cylinder block is made of cast iron, the block head is made of aluminum alloy. It was offered in atmospheric and turbo versions, with a mechanical and electronic injection pump.
The 3.2-liter Mitsubishi 4M41 diesel engine has been produced by the concern since 1999 and is installed on popular Pajero SUVs, including the Sport version. At first, the motor was equipped with a distribution pump and only since 2006 with Common Rail.
The 1.8-liter Mitsubishi 4N13 diesel engine was produced by the concern from 2010 to 2015 and was installed only on European versions of the rather popular Lancer and ASX models. For corporate customers, they offered a derated modification with 116 hp.
The 2.2-liter Mitsubishi 4N14 diesel engine has been produced by the concern only since 2010 and is installed on the popular Outlander and ASX crossovers, as well as the Delica D:5 minibus. This aluminum unit highlights the presence of a proprietary phase control system such as MIVEC.
The 2.4-liter Mitsubishi 4N15 diesel engine has been produced by the concern only since 2015 and is installed only on the popular L200 pickup truck and the Pajero Sport SUV. The unit is distinguished from its predecessors by an aluminum cylinder block and a MIVEC phase regulator.
The 1.1-liter 8-valve Mazda B1 engine was assembled in Japan and Korea from 1987 to 1994 and installed in the first two generations of the compact 121 model, as well as the similar Kia Pride. In addition to the carburetor modification, there was a version with an injector on the European market.
The 1.3-liter Mazda B3 gasoline engine was assembled at a plant in Japan from 1987 to 2005 and was installed on numerous versions of the 121 and 323 models, as well as on the Kia Rio under the A3E index. There were 8 and 16 valve versions of the engine, both with a carburetor and an injector.
The 1.3-liter Mazda B3-ME engine was assembled at a Japanese plant from 1994 to 2003 and was installed only on local modifications of such popular models as the Familia and Demio. Such units of the last years of production in some sources appear under the index B3E.
The company assembled the 1.5-liter 8-valve Mazda B5 engine in Japan from 1987 to 1994 and installed it on various modifications of the Familia model in the back of the BF, including the Etude coupe. In addition to the carburetor, there was a version with an injector, but only on Ford Festiva cars.
The 1.5-liter 16-valve Mazda B5-DE engine was produced by the company from 1989 to 2005 and was installed on models such as the Eunos 100 or Familia, as well as on cars from Kia under the BFD index. The most powerful version of this unit, the 125 hp B5-ZE, was offered only in the Japanese market.
The 1.5-liter Mazda B5-ME gasoline engine was produced by the company from 1992 to 2002 and was installed on the popular Demio model in the Asian market and the basic modifications of Kia Sephia. There is a version of this unit with the B5-MI index and mono-injection instead of distributed.
The 1.6-liter 8-valve Mazda B6 or B6-E engine was assembled by the company from 1985 to 1994 and installed on various modifications of the 323 model and its Japanese version of the Familia in the back of the BF‑BG. Also, this motor was installed on the second generation Ford Laser and a similar Mercury Tracer.
The Mazda B6-ME or B6-2E 1.6-liter gasoline engine was produced from 1989 to 1994 and was installed on various modifications of the 323 model in the back of the BG and the first generation MX-3. Also, this unit is found on the third generation Ford Laser and the US version of the Escort.
The 1.6-liter 16-valve Mazda B6-DE engine was produced by the company from 1993 to 2009 and was installed on Familia, European versions of the MX-3 and Xedos 6, and also on Kia under the A6D and S6D index. From about 1985 to 1995, a carburetor version of such a motor with the B6D index was assembled.
The 1.8-liter 16-valve Mazda BP engine was produced by the company from 1989 to 2004 and was installed on such models as Familia, Protege, Lantis and MX-5, as well as on Kia under the T8D index. In addition to the conventional and sports unit BP-ZE, there was a version of the BP-VE with a phase shifter.
The 1.8-liter gasoline engine Mazda BP-ME or B8 was produced from 1990 to 1996 and was installed on the 323 series, Familia, Protege models in BG bodies, as well as BH before restyling. This unit is referred to differently in many reference books, for example, as B8-ME or BP-SOHC.
The company assembled the 1.6-liter 8-valve Mazda F6 engine in Japan from 1982 to 1987 and installed it on the base modifications of the 626 model in the back of the GC and pickup truck with the B1600 index. This power unit is found only in the version with a carburetor and an 8-valve head.
The 1.8-liter Mazda FP gasoline engine was assembled at a factory in Japan from 1991 to 1997 and was installed in the 626 hatchback sedan in the back of GE and the Japanese Xedos 6 clone called Eunos 500. The next generation of the 626 model was equipped with an already updated version of this unit FP-DE.
The Mazda FP-DE 1.8-liter gasoline engine was produced by the company from 1997 to 2004 in a wide range of capacities: from 90 hp on the base 626 to 135 hp on the Familia S-wagon R-4. This motor was distinguished from the FP by a modern ignition system and the absence of hydraulic lifters.
The 1.8-liter Mazda F8 engine was assembled at the company’s Japanese plant from 1982 to 2005 in several versions at once: with a carburetor and an injector, as well as with 8, 12 and 16 valve cylinder heads. This motor is known from the 626 model in the back of the GC-GD or the Bongo minibus.
The Mazda FE 2.0-liter gasoline engine was assembled at a plant in Japan from 1981 to 2001 in many versions: with 8/12 valve head, carburetor, injector, turbocharging. This unit was installed on the 626 model in the back of GC and GD, and also on the Kia Sportage under the FEE index.
The 2.0-liter 16-valve Mazda FE-DE or FE-DOHC engine was assembled from 1987 to 2004 and installed on various versions of the 626 in the GD body and on the Kia Sportage crossover under the FED index. Modifications of this motor in other markets are also known as FE3 or FE-ZE.
The 2.0-liter Mazda FE3N engine was assembled at the company’s Japanese plant from 1989 to 1997 and installed in the local version of the Capella sedan or GD and station wagon or GV models. On Mazda sports cars, there is a turbo modification with an FE3T index of 260 hp.
The 2.0-liter Mazda FS engine was produced at the company’s Japanese plant from 1991 to 1997 and was installed both in the European version of the 626 GE and in the Asian models of Capella, Cronos and Efini. An already updated motor with the FS-DE index was installed on the new generation of the 626 GF model.
The 2.0-liter Mazda FS-DE engine was produced at the company’s factories from 1997 to 2004 and was installed on such popular models as Premacy, Protege, Capella, Familia, 323 or 626. In the US market, they offered a turbo version of this engine with 170 hp with index FS-DET.
The Mazda FS-ZE 2.0-liter gasoline engine was produced by the company from 1997 to 2004 and was installed on Japanese versions of such popular models as Premacy, Familia and Capella. This power unit is often used for budget swaps for Mazda 323-626 cars.
The 2.2-liter Mazda F2 gasoline engine was assembled at a factory in Japan from 1986 to 1993 in several versions at once: with a carburetor, distributed injection or turbocharging. In addition to the usual 12-valve modification, there were 8-valve engines on the B2200 pickup truck.
The Mazda K8-DE 1.8-liter V6 gasoline engine was assembled by the company from 1991 to 1998 and was installed only on the European and American modifications of the popular MX-3 model. A version of this engine with the K8-ZE index with 145 hp was installed on cars for the Japanese market.
The Mazda K8-ZE 1.8-liter V6 engine was produced in Japan from 1991 to 1998 and was installed in local versions of such popular models as Eunos, Efini MS-6 and Cronos. A deforced version with the K8-DE index was installed on the European and American markets.
The 2.0-liter V6 Mazda KF-DE engine was produced at the company’s factories from 1992 to 2002 and was installed on European versions of such popular models as 323, Xedos 6 and Xedos 9. A modification for 160-170 hp was put on cars for the Japanese market with index KF-ZE.
The Mazda KF-ZE 2.0-liter V6 gasoline engine was produced in Japan from 1991 to 1999 and was installed on Asian versions of such popular models as Efini, Eunos, Lantis and MX-6. The derated version of this unit with the KF-DE index is known from the Xedos 9 sedan.
The 2.3-liter gasoline V6 Mazda KJ-ZEM engine was assembled in Japan from 1993 to 2002 and installed on the popular Millenia model, as well as its modifications Xedos 9 and Eunos 800. This engine stood out in its lineup for the presence of a compressor and work on the Miller cycle.
The Mazda KL-DE 2.5-liter V6 engine was produced at the company’s factories from 1992 to 2002 and was installed on European and American modifications of the 626, MX-6 or Millenia models. This power unit is also known as the KL-03 and was found under the hood of the Ford Probe.
The Mazda KL-G4 2.5-liter V6 gasoline engine was produced by the company from 1997 to 2002 and was installed only on the 626 model in the back of the GF in the modification for the US and Canadian markets. This motor was distinguished by a complex exhaust system with three catalysts, four lambdas.
The Mazda KL-ZE 2.5-liter V6 engine was produced at the Japanese plant from 1992 to 2002 and installed in local versions of such popular models as Efini, Eunos or MX-6. This motor differed from the KL-DE in an increased compression ratio and a different intake manifold.
The 1.8-liter Mazda L8-DE gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2002 to 2018 and was installed on the European versions of the 5, 6 and MX-5 models, as well as Ford cars under the QQDB index. There was a version of this unit with an inlet phase regulator with its own index L8‑VE.
The 1.8-liter Mazda L813 engine was produced by the company from 2002 to 2012 and was installed in two generations of the popular sixth model. The modification of this power unit for the Mazda 5 minivan had its own index L823.
The 2.0-liter Mazda LF-DE gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2002 to 2015 and was installed on the Asian versions of the 3, 5, 6 and MX-5 models, as well as on Ford cars under the CJBA index. In a number of markets, the LF-VE power unit is found, which is distinguished by a phase regulator at the inlet.
The 2.0-liter Mazda LF-VD or MZR 2.0 DISI engine was assembled by the company from 2010 to 2018 and installed on European and Japanese versions of such models as 3, 5, 6 and Biante minivan. In some markets, there is a modification of such a motor with a slightly different LF-VDS index.
The 2.0-liter Mazda LF17 engine was produced at the company’s enterprise from 2002 to 2013 and was installed on the most popular models of the third and sixth series. On the first generation Mazda 6, there is a modification of this unit with a different index LF18.
The 2.0-liter Mazda LFF7 gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2004 to 2011 and was installed on the first generation of the Mazda 6 model after restyling and Mazda 5. This power unit was already installed on Ford cars with its own SYDA index.
The 2.3-liter Mazda L3-VE gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2002 to 2018 and was installed on many popular models, including Ford cars under the SEWA index. The second-generation Mazda MPV minivan was equipped with the L3-DE version without a phase shifter.
The 2.3-liter Mazda L3-VDT or MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine was produced from 2005 to 2013 and was installed in the charged MPS versions of the models 3 and 6, as well as the popular CX-7 crossover. There are several varieties of this power unit under the index L3K9 and L3-VET.
The 2.3-liter Mazda L3C1 engine was produced at the company’s enterprise from 2002 to 2008 and was installed only on the first generation of the popular model of the sixth series. In fact, this power unit is not very different from its counterpart under the symbol L3‑VE.
The 2.5-liter Mazda L5-VE (MZR L5-VE 2.5) gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2008 to 2015 and was installed on the most popular models of the third, fifth, sixth series, as well as the CX-7 crossover. A similar power unit was installed on the Ford Kuga under its own YTMA index.
The Mazda ZJ-VE 1.3-liter gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2002 to 2015 and was installed only on the basic versions of the first Mazda 3 and two generations of the Mazda 2 or Demio. A particularly economical version of this motor operates on the Miller cycle and has the ZJ-VEM index.
The Mazda Z5-DE 1.5-liter gasoline engine was produced by the company from 1994 to 1998 and was installed on various models of the popular 323 family, Familia, Protege and Lantis in the BH body. There was a lean-burn version of this power unit under its own Z5-DEL index.
The 1.5-liter Mazda ZL-DE engine was produced by a Japanese company from 1998 to 2003 and was installed only on Asian modifications of the 323 family, better known as the Familia. The version of this motor for the European market is simply called ZL, but there are no special differences.
The 1.5-liter Mazda ZL-VE gasoline engine was produced in Japan from 1998 to 2003 and was installed only on the local modification of the 323 models, better known as the Familia. This motor differed from the similar ZL-DE by the presence of an S-VT phase regulator on the intake shaft.
The 1.5-liter Mazda ZY-VE engine was produced at a plant in Japan from 2002 to 2015 and was installed on the company’s most popular models with indexes 2 and 3, as well as Verisa. There was a modification of this motor without an inlet phase regulator called ZY-DE.
The 1.6-liter Mazda Z6 engine was produced at the Japanese plant of the company from 2003 to 2019 and has been installed only on the model of the third series for all the time, but at once in its three generations.
The Mazda ZM-DE 1.6-liter gasoline engine was produced by the company from 1998 to 2003 and was installed on the European, American and Japanese versions of the 323 BJ models. The modification of the motor for the European market is simply called ZM, it has a minimum of differences.
The 2.5-liter Mazda GY-DE gasoline engine was produced by the concern from 1999 to 2002 and was installed only on the popular MPV minivan in the LW body before its first restyling. Structurally, this power unit has much in common with the Ford LCBD and Jaguar AJ25 engines.
The Mazda AJ-DE 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2000 to 2007 and was installed on many concern models for the American market, such as 6, MPV or Tribute. In its design, this power unit is similar to the Ford REBA engine, as well as the Jaguar AJ30.
The Mazda AJ-VE 3.0-liter gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2007 to 2011 and was installed only in the second generation Tribute crossover for the North American market. This unit was essentially a modification of the AJ-DE engine and was distinguished by the presence of phase regulators.
