Mitsubishi 3G8 engine

Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1987–present
Layout
Configuration	Straight-3
Displacement	548 cc (33.4 cu in) 657 cc (40.1 cu in) 796 cc (48.6 cu in) 1,061 cc (64.7 cu in)
Cylinder bore	62.3 mm (2.45 in) 65 mm (2.56 in)
Piston stroke	60 mm (2.36 in) 66 mm (2.60 in) 80 mm (3.15 in)
Cylinder block material	Cast iron
Valvetrain	SOHC, DOHC
Compression ratio	8.5:1, 9.8:1, 10.0:1
Combustion
Supercharger	Available 1987–1990
Turbocharger	with air-to-air intercooler (on 1989-1990 models)
Fuel system	Carburetor Electronic fuel injection
Fuel type	Gasoline
Cooling system	Water cooled
Output
Power output	22–47 kW (30–64 PS; 30–63 hp)
Torque output	41–96 N⋅m (30–71 lb⋅ft)

The Mitsubishi 3G8 engine is a range of three-cylinder powerplant from Mitsubishi Motors, introduced in the fifth generation of their Mitsubishi Minica kei car. In common with other contemporary engines in the class, it could be specified with many advanced technologies despite its diminutive size, including multi-valve cylinder heads and double overhead camshafts. The top-of-the-line Dangan ZZ variant was also the first kei car to benefit from turbocharging. In 1987 Mitsubishi was the first manufacturer to supercharge a kei vehicle, and in 1989 became the world's first production car to feature five valves per cylinder, ahead of similar developments by Bugatti, Audi, Ferrari and Toyota.^[1]^[2]

Its 3G81 three-cylinder engine has a displacement of 548 cc (33.4 cu in) and the 15-valve versions feature three intake valves and two exhaust valves incorporated into each cylinder. The valves are controlled by twin overhead camshafts through roller cam followers on finger rockers with hydraulic automatic lash adjusters. Gasoline is electronically injected through triple-jet nozzles (also a technological first). The water-cooled turbocharger operates through an air-to-air intercooler. The ignition timing advance is also controlled electronically, and a knock-sensing system is included.^[1]

Originally a 548 cc (33.4 cu in) engine, it was enlarged to 657 cc (40.1 cu in) in 1990 following changes in the class regulations. The four-cylinder 4A3 engine is derived from the 3G8, sharing a 72 mm (2.8 in) bore pitch.^[3]

3G81

Engine dimensions — 548 cc (33.4 cu in) inline three-cylinder
Bore — 62.3 mm (2.45 in)
Stroke — 60.0 mm (2.36 in)
Fuel type — Unleaded regular gasoline

Versions

Valvetrain	Fuel feed	Comp.	Power (JIS net)			Torque				Fitment	Notes
Valvetrain	Fuel feed	Comp.	PS	kW	at rpm	kgm	Nm	lbft	at rpm	Fitment	Notes
SOHC 6-valve	Single-barrel, downdraught carburetor	9.8:1	30	22	6,500	4.2	41	30	3,000	Mitsubishi Minica Econo H14V/15V (87.01–88.12) Mitsubishi Minica H21V/26V (89.01–90.02)	Commercial vehicle emissions standards
	Single-barrel, sidedraught variable venturi carburetor		30	22	5,500	4.4	43	32	4,000	Mitsubishi Minicab U14T/V, U15T/V (87.06–90.02) Mitsubishi Bravo U14V/15V (89.02–90.02)	Commercial vehicle emissions standards
	Double-barrel, downdraught carburetor		32	24	6,500	4.3	42	31	4,000	Mitsubishi Minica H14A/15A (87.01–88.12) Mitsubishi Minica H21A/26A (89.01–90.02)
	Single-barrel, sidedraught variable venturi carburetor, Supercharger	8.5:1	46	34	6,000	6.0	59	43	4,000	Mitsubishi Minicab U14T/V, U15T/V (87.06–91.02) Mitsubishi Bravo U14V/15V (89.02–91.02)
	Single-barrel, downdraught carburetor, turbocharger	8.5:1	50	37	6,500	6.7	66	48	3,500	Mitsubishi Minica/Econo H14A/V (87.01–88.12)
DOHC 15-valve	Double-barrel, downdraught carburetor	10.0:1	38	28	7,000	4.4	43	32	4,500	Mitsubishi Minica H21/26 (89.08–90.02)
	EFI	10.0:1	46	34	7,500	4.7	46	34	5,500	Mitsubishi Minica H21/26 (89.08–90.02)
	EFI, turbocharger, IC	8.5:1	64	47	7,500	7.6	75	55	4,500	Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ H21/26 (89.01–90.08)

3G82

Displacement — 796 cc (48.6 cu in)
Bore — 65 mm (2.56 in)
Stroke — 80 mm (3.15 in)
Engine type — Inline three-cylinder SOHC 6 valves
Power — 33 kW (45 PS; 44 hp) at unknown rpm

This was built only for the Taiwanese market Mitsubishi Towny (Minica) and Minicab 800, from 01.87 - 11.88. Most specifications are unknown.

3G83

Displacement — 657 cc (40.1 cu in)
Bore — 65 mm (2.56 in)
Stroke — 66 mm (2.6 in)
Fuel type — Unleaded regular gasoline

Double carb (1990)

Engine type — Inline three-cylinder SOHC
Power — 29 kW (39 PS; 39 hp) at 6000 rpm
Torque — 51 N⋅m (38 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm
Fuel system — two-barrel down-draft carburettor
Compression ratio — 9.8:1

DOHC (1990)

Engine type — Inline three-cylinder DOHC
Compression ratio — 9.8:4
Fuel system — ECI multiple
Power — 38 kW (52 PS; 51 hp) at 7500 rpm
Torque — 56 N⋅m (41 lb⋅ft) at 5700 rpm

Turbo (1990)

Engine type — Inline three-cylinder DOHC 15-valve intercooled turbo
Compression ratio — 8.5:1
Fuel system — ECI multiple
Power — 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) at 7,500 rpm
Torque — 96 N⋅m (71 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm

4G82

Displacement — 1,061 cc (64.7 cu in)
Bore — 65 mm (2.56 in)
Stroke — 80 mm (3.15 in)
Engine type — Inline four-cylinder SOHC
Power — 43 kW (58 PS; 58 hp) JIS at 5,500 rpm
Torque — 9.1 kg⋅m (89 N⋅m; 66 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm^[4]

Of the same dimensions as the 3G82 but with a fourth cylinder, this was built in Taiwan by CMC (China Motor Corporation). Used in the Mitsubishi Varica (LWB version of fourth generation Mitsubishi Minicab).

References

^ ^a ^b "A baby that sprints: tiny Mitsubishi engine blasts off with five valves". Ward's Auto World (April 1989).
^ Knowling, Michael (2005-10-19). "Mighty Minica ZZ-4". AutoSpeed. Web Publications Pty Limited. Archived from the original on 2012-12-30.
^ "軽自動車用の4気筒エンジン" [Kei four-cylinder engines]. a-design-for-life (in Japanese). 2014-09-27. Archived from the original on 2019-07-08.
^ Mitsubishi Varica New Tone 1100 (catalog). Old Car Manual Project. 1991. Retrieved 2010-10-12.

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