Mitsubishi KE engine

Mitsubishi KE engine
Overview
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors
Production 1963–?
Combustion chamber
Cylinder block alloy Iron
Cylinder head alloy Iron

The Mitsubishi KE engine is a range of engines produced by Mitsubishi Motors during the 1960s and early 1970s. They were extensively used in the various Colt-branded vehicles the company produced from 1963.

The engines were overhead valve iron-blocks, some for petrol and some for gasoline use. The first digit after the KE denotes the number of cylinders, straight-4s becoming KE4 and six-cylinder versions such as the single overhead camshaft 2.0 L straight-6 which was developed in 1964 for the new Mitsubishi Debonair flagship sedan, receiving the KE6 prefix. The last digit is simply a serial, denoting which number engine it is. Some of these engines, such as the two-liter KE42, were further developed into overhead-cam engines and were named Astron.

Specifications

KE41

Engine type "Jupiter" Inline four-cylinder OHV[1]
Displacement 1,995 cc
Bore x stroke 84.0 x 90.0 mm
Fuel type Diesel
Peak power 70 PS (51 kW) at 4,200 rpm
Applications 1963-? Mitsubishi Jupiter Junior (T50)[2]

KE42

In 1973, the KE42 was upgraded to meet new emissions regulations and received the MCA (Mitsubishi Clean Air) name to reflect this. Power also increased by 5 horsepower.[3] This engine was developed into an overhead-cam unit, called the Astron 4G52.

Engine type Inline four-cylinder OHV[1]
Displacement 1,995 cc
Bore x stroke 84.0 x 90.0 mm
Fuel type Regular gasoline
Peak power 90 PS (66 kW) at 4,800 rpm
95 PS (70 kW)
Applications 1963-? Mitsubishi Jupiter Junior (T50), 1968-1973 Canter T91,[2] 1973-1975 Canter T200

KE43

Engine type "Neptune" Inline four-cylinder OHV
Displacement 977 cc
Bore x stroke 72.0 x 60.0 mm
Fuel type Regular gasoline
Peak power 51 PS (38 kW) at 6,000 rpm, 1963-1965 Colt 1000 sedan/van[4]
55 PS (40 kW) at 6,000 rpm, 1966 Colt 1000 sedan, all Colt 1000F
Applications 1963-1966 Colt 1000, 1966-1969 Colt 1000F

KE44

Engine type Inline four-cylinder OHV
Displacement 1,088 cc
Bore x stroke 73.0 x 65.0 mm
Fuel type Regular gasoline
Peak power 58 PS (43 kW) at 6,000 rpm
62 PS (46 kW) at 6,000 rpm (1969-1970 non-Sports Colt 11-F)
73 PS (54 kW) at 6,300 rpm (Twin-carb Super Sports, only in Fastback models)
Applications 1966-1968 Colt 1100, 1968-1970 Colt 1100F/11-F, 1968-1974 Delica T100

KE45

Engine type Inline four-cylinder OHV
Displacement 1,498 cc
Bore x stroke 85.0 x 66.0 mm
Fuel type Regular gasoline
Peak power 70 PS (51 kW)
85 PS (63 kW) (Super Sports, twin SU-carburettors)
Applications 1965-1969 Colt 1500, 1968-1969 Colt 1500 Super Sports

KE46

Engine type Inline four-cylinder OHV
Displacement 1,189 cc
Bore x stroke 73.0 x 71.0 mm
Fuel type Regular gasoline
Peak power 62 PS (46 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Peak torque 94 N·m (69 lb·ft) at 3,800 rpm
Applications 1968-1970 Colt 1200

KE47

The KE47 was largely replaced by the 2.4 liter Astron 4G53 in 1975.[3]

Engine type Inline four-cylinder OHV
Displacement 2,315 cc
Bore x stroke 85.0 x 102.0 mm
Fuel type Regular gasoline
Peak power 95 PS (70 kW) at 4,500 rpm
100 PS (74 kW) (1973-1975)
Peak torque 172 Nm (17.5 kgm) at 2,800 rpm
Applications 1968-1975 Mitsubishi Canter T90, T200,[3] Jeep, Rosa

KE63

Engine type Inline six-cylinder[5]
Displacement 3,520 cc
Bore x stroke 82.0 x 111.1 mm
Fuel type Diesel
Peak power 92 PS (68 kW) at 3,500 rpm
Peak torque 21.5 kg·m (211 N·m) at 2,000 rpm
Applications 1963–1968 (?) Mitsubishi Rosa

KE64

Engine type Inline six-cylinder SOHC
Displacement 1,991 cc
Bore x stroke 80 x 66 mm
Fuel type Regular gasoline
Peak power 106 PS (78 kW) at 5,000 rpm
Peak torque 163 N·m (120 lb·ft) at 3,400 rpm
Applications 1964–1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (exclusive)

KE65

Engine type Inline six-cylinder[6]
Displacement 3,473 cc
Bore x stroke ?? x ?? mm
Fuel type Diesel
Peak power 95 PS (70 kW) at ??00 rpm
Peak torque ??
Applications 1968 Mitsubishi Rosa, 1970 Mitsubishi Jupiter T44

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ozeki, Kazuo (2007). 日本のトラック・バス 1918~1972 [Japanese Trucks and Buses 1918-1972:] (in Japanese). Tokyo: Miki Press. p. 128. ISBN 978-4-89522-494-9.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ozeki, p. 140
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Takayoshi, Seiji (高吉 誠司), ed. (2011-03-17), "トラックメーカーアーカイブ vol.2: 三菱ふそうのすべて [Truck Manufacturer Archive Volume 2: Everything Mitsubishi Fuso]", Camion (in Japanese) (Tokyo, Japan: Geibun Mooks) (780): 69–71, ISBN 978-4-86396-112-8
  4. ↑ コルト1000バーン [Colt 1000 Van] (Brochure) (in Japanese), Mitsubishi Motor Corporation, p. 4, 1.1.160.04.20162
  5. ↑ Everything Mitsubishi Fuso, p. 87
  6. ↑ Everything Mitsubishi Fuso, p. 53