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| manufacturer = Mitsubishi Motors | | manufacturer = Mitsubishi Motors | ||
| aka = Alpha (Hyundai nomenclature) | | aka = Alpha (Hyundai nomenclature) | ||
| − | | production = | + | | production = 1977 - present |
| predecessor = [[Neptune|Neptune (4G4x)]] | | predecessor = [[Neptune|Neptune (4G4x)]] | ||
| − | | successor = | + | | successor = [[4A9x family|4A9x]] |
| configuration = Inline 4 | | configuration = Inline 4 | ||
| displacement = | | displacement = | ||
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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 | + | 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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==4G11== | ==4G11== | ||
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===4G15 DOHC 16v=== | ===4G15 DOHC 16v=== | ||
In Australia, the 16 valve DOHC 4G15 was used in the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. | In Australia, the 16 valve DOHC 4G15 was used in the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. | ||
| + | ===4G15 DOHC 16v MIVEC=== | ||
| + | In Australia the 16 valve DOHC 4G15 was used in the Mitsubishi [[Colt (RG)|Colt RG]] in 2004 and 2005where it produced 72kW @ 6,000 rpm and 132Nm @ 4,250 rpm. | ||
| + | ===4G15 DOHC 16v MIVEC Turbo=== | ||
| + | In Australia the 16 valve DOHC Turbo 4G15 was used in the Mitsubishi [[Colt (RG)|Colt RG]] Ralliart where it produced 113kW @ 6,000 rpm and 210Nm @ 3,500 rpm and the [[Colt (RZ)|Colt RZ Cabriolet]] Turbo where it output the same torque but 3kW less power. | ||
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==4G17== | ==4G17== | ||
The 4G17 is a 1.3 Litre engine with SOHC and 3 valves per cylinder (two intake, one exhaust). It displaces 1343cc and uses a 72.2mm x 82mm bore and stroke. | The 4G17 is a 1.3 Litre engine with SOHC and 3 valves per cylinder (two intake, one exhaust). It displaces 1343cc and uses a 72.2mm x 82mm bore and stroke. | ||
