| This page refers to the 12 valve 6G72 V6 used in the TR and TS Magna. For information on the 24 valve SOHC 6G72 used in the TE through TJ Magna see 6G72 24v. For other versions of this engine see 6G7x family.
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The 12-valve 6G72 is a 3.0 litre (2972cc) V6 engine with a 60º bank angle. This version of the engine was available in Magna TR and TS models as an option after 1993 (option codes: E02, E49). This was the only engine available on the KR and KS Verada, which debuted in 1991.
The 6G72 features one-piece main bearings, roller rockers and Mitsubishi Variable Intake Control for maximum torque under all conditions.
The 12 valve 6G72 engine used in the Magna is a right mount engine.
The 6G72 used in the Magna/Verada was built at Lonsdale.
Technical Specifications
| Type
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Transversely mounted 6 cylinder in vee configuration with 60 degree bank angle. Single overhead cam with 2 valves per cylinder
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| Displacement
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2972cc (3.0 litres)
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| Bore
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91.1mm
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| Stroke
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76mm
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| Maximum oversize
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1.00mm
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| Compression Ratio
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10:1
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| Firing Order
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1,2,43,4,5,6
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| Power Output
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120 kW @5500rpm 235Nm @ 4000 rpm when running on standard unleaded
124 kW @ 5500rpm 244 Nm @ 3000 rpm when running on premium unleaded
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| HEAD SPECIFICATIONS
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| Type
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Alluminum Alloy with compact hemispherical combustion chambers
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| Inlet Valve Diameter
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43.00mm
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| Exhaust Valve Diameter
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35.00mm
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| Valve Face Angle
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45 º
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| Valve Clearance
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Maintained by hydraulic lash adjusters
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| CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
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| Inlet Opens
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16º BTDC
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| Inlet Closes
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66º ABDC
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| Inlet Duration
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262º
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| Exhaust Opens
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56º BBDC
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| Exhaust Closes
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26º ATDC
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| Exhaust Duration
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262º
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| Overlap
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42º
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| Inlet Cam Lobe Height
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41.25mm
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| Exhaust Cam Lobe Height
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41.25mm
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| Nominal Cam Lift
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6.25mm
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