Chrysler LeBaron engines

The Chrysler LeBaron is a mid-size American car produced by LeBaron Incorporated from 1931 to 1953 as a classic luxury car. From 1956 to 1975, the car was produced in the premium class by the Imperial division, which was part of the Chrysler company. Further, the model was produced in the budget car segment until 1995. In the recent period, the company has revived the entire lineup in three generations and body modifications of the sedan, station wagon and coupe.

The Chrysler LeBaron was offered with 2 engines between 1982 and 1985 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.6 to 3.0 liters, power output from 103 to 240 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G54 (about 450,000 km).

Chrysler LeBaron engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Chrysler LeBaron 1982–1985
Mitsubishi 4G541982–19852.6 L R4103–175 hppetrol, NA / turbochain4.9 L~450,000 km
Other Chrysler LeBaron engines generation not specified
Mitsubishi 6G721986–20083.0 L V6140–240 hppetrolbelt5.5 L~400,000 km

Chrysler LeBaron engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Chrysler LeBaron?

Chrysler LeBaron (1982–1985): Mitsubishi 4G54.

Which Chrysler LeBaron engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Chrysler LeBaron engines are: Mitsubishi 4G54 — about 450,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G72 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Chrysler LeBaron engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4G54 — 4.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Chrysler LeBaron have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mitsubishi 4G54; timing belt: Mitsubishi 6G72. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Chrysler LeBaron available with a diesel engine?

No, all Chrysler LeBaron engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Mitsubishi 4G54

Mitsubishi 4G54

1978–1992 · 2.6 L R4 · petrol · 103–175 hp · chain

This engine is very reliable and has an impressive resource.

Mitsubishi 6G72

Mitsubishi 6G72

1986–2008 · 3.0 L V6 · petrol · 140–240 hp · belt

Apart from the engines of the first years of production, this is a very reliable engine with a huge resource. Most of…

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