Difference between revisions of "Orion"
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| − | The '''Orion''' (or '''4G1x''') family of engines are inline 4 cylinder engines which were designed by Mitsubishi to replace their [[Neptune]] (4G4x) series. All have cast iron cylinder blocks, alloy heads and overhead camshafts driven by a belt. | + | The '''Orion''' (or '''4G1x''') family of engines are inline 4 cylinder engines which were designed by Mitsubishi to replace their [[Neptune]] (4G4x) series. All have cast iron cylinder blocks, alloy heads and overhead camshafts driven by a belt. Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 1.6 Litres. |
| − | The Orion series was first introduced in the Mitsubishi Colt in 1977 | + | The Orion series was first introduced in the Mitsubishi Colt in 1977 and production continues today earning it the distinction of being one of the longest lived Japanese engines ever produced. The engine has seen duty in a range of other makes including Hyundai (who call it the Alpha), Proton, Smart, Haval and Geely. |
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