Mitsubishi FTO engines

Mitsubishi FTO is a front-wheel drive mid-size coupe car from Japanese auto giant Mitsubishi Motors. Production period 1994-2000 Initially, the car was intended for the Japanese consumer, but later it quickly gained popularity in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Hong Kong. The abbreviation FTO literally means “Fresh travel” or “Freshness, tourism, start”. The 6-cylinder 2-liter FTO engine is capable of developing power up to 200 hp. with.

The Mitsubishi FTO was offered with 2 engines between 1994 and 2000 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 2.0 liters, power output from 110 to 215 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G93 (about 350,000 km).

Mitsubishi FTO engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Mitsubishi FTO 1994–2000
Mitsubishi 6A121994–20002.0 L V6145–200 hppetrolbelt4.2 L~250,000 km
Other Mitsubishi FTO engines generation not specified
Mitsubishi 4G931991–20141.8 L R4110–215 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5–3.6 L~350,000 km

Mitsubishi FTO engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Mitsubishi FTO?

Mitsubishi FTO (1994–2000): Mitsubishi 6A12.

Which Mitsubishi FTO engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi FTO engines are: Mitsubishi 4G93 — about 350,000 km; Mitsubishi 6A12 — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Mitsubishi FTO engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4G93 — 3.5–3.6 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6A12 — 4.2 L (5W-40).

Does the Mitsubishi FTO have a timing belt or chain?

Timing belt: Mitsubishi 4G93 and Mitsubishi 6A12. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Mitsubishi FTO available with a diesel engine?

No, all Mitsubishi FTO engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Mitsubishi 4G93

Mitsubishi 4G93

1991–2014 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 110–215 hp · belt

GDi modifications are known for the frequent vagaries of the direct fuel injection system.

Mitsubishi 6A12

Mitsubishi 6A12

1992–2010 · 2.0 L V6 · petrol · 145–200 hp · belt

A very dense layout of the engine compartment complicates the maintenance of the engine.

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