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The 6A1x is a series of V6 engines from Mitsubishi Motors, found in their small and medium vehicles through the 1990s. They ranged from 1.6 to 2.5 L in size, and came with a variety of induction methods and cylinder head designs & configurations.

Although now out of production, the 1600 cc 6A10 still holds the distinction of being the smallest modern production V6.

6A10

Introduced in 1992 in the Japanese-market Mitsubishi Colt (hatchback), Mirage (coupé) and Lancer (sedan).

1.6 L DOHC

6A11

A larger capacity, SOHC version of the 1600 cc engine, with less power but more torque. Found in several versions of the Galant / Eterna / Emeraude sedans.

1.8 L SOHC

6A12

Also introduced in 1992, in the new 7th generation Galant; a DOHC 24v, available naturally-aspirated or with a twin-turbo. Later appeared in the 1994 FTO coupe with revised engine management for higher power output, and either with or without Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing system.

2.0 L DOHC (Mitsubishi Galant)

2.0 L DOHC (Mitsubishi FTO)

2.0 L DOHC MIVEC

2.0 L DOHC twin turbo

6A13

Available as a naturally-aspirated SOHC or a DOHC twin-turbo in the 8th generation of the Mitsubishi Galant, superseding the previous 6A12 and 6A12TT.

A 6A13TT 2.5 L V6 twin turbo in the engine bay of a Legnum VR-4 wagon
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A 6A13TT 2.5 L V6 twin turbo in the engine bay of a Legnum VR-4 wagon

2.5 L SOHC

2.5 L DOHC twin turbo

 


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