Dodge Stealth engines

The Dodge Stealth is a Japanese sports car of the GT class. The car is a pre-assembled version of Mitsubishi 3000GT by Chrysler for the North American market. Produced from 1990 to 2000. The car is distinguished by high sports performance and has four configurations – Base, ES, R / T and R / T Turbo. Only the latter has four-wheel drive, the rest are front-wheel drive. Unlike its Japanese counterpart, the American model does not have an active aerodynamic system.

The Dodge Stealth was offered with 2 engines between 1990 and 1996 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.0 to 3.0 liters, power output from 140 to 325 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 6G72 (about 400,000 km).

Dodge Stealth engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Dodge Stealth 1 (Z16A) 1990–1996
Mitsubishi 6G723.0 L V6140–240 hppetrolbelt5.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 6G72TT1990–19963.0 L V6280–325 hppetrol, turbobelt4.6 L~220,000 km
Dodge Stealth 2 (Z15A)
Mitsubishi 6G723.0 L V6140–240 hppetrolbelt5.5 L~400,000 km

Dodge Stealth engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Dodge Stealth?

Dodge Stealth 1 (Z16A) (1990–1996): Mitsubishi 6G72 and Mitsubishi 6G72TT; Dodge Stealth 2 (Z15A): Mitsubishi 6G72.

Which Dodge Stealth engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Dodge Stealth engines are: Mitsubishi 6G72 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G72TT — about 220,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Dodge Stealth engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G72TT — 4.6 L (5W-40).

Does the Dodge Stealth have a timing belt or chain?

Timing belt: Mitsubishi 6G72 and Mitsubishi 6G72TT. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Dodge Stealth available with a diesel engine?

No, all Dodge Stealth engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

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…

Mitsubishi 6G72TT

Mitsubishi 6G72TT

1990–2000 · 3.0 L V6 · petrol · 280–325 hp · belt

This is a very reliable turbine unit and, with proper care, it does not cause trouble.

Models with the same engines

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