Mitsubishi KE engine

Mitsubishi KE engine
Mitsubishi KE engine
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1963–?
Layout
Cylinder block material	Iron
Cylinder head material	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

^ ^a ^b Ozeki, Kazuo (2007). 日本のトラック・バス 1918~1972 (in Japanese). Tokyo: Miki Press. p. 128. ISBN 978-4-89522-494-9. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
^ ^a ^b Ozeki, p. 140
^ ^a ^b ^c 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), no. 780, Tokyo, Japan: Geibun Mooks, pp. 69–71, ISBN 978-4-86396-112-8
^ コルト1000バーン (in Japanese), Mitsubishi Motor Corporation, p. 4, 1.1.160.04.20162 {{citation}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
^ Everything Mitsubishi Fuso, p. 87
^ Everything Mitsubishi Fuso, p. 53

[Ozeki1-1] Ozeki, Kazuo (2007). 日本のトラック・バス 1918~1972 (in Japanese). Tokyo: Miki Press. p. 128. ISBN 978-4-89522-494-9. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)

[O140-2] Ozeki, p. 140

[CamionF1-3] 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), no. 780, Tokyo, Japan: Geibun Mooks, pp. 69–71, ISBN 978-4-86396-112-8

[4] コルト1000バーン (in Japanese), Mitsubishi Motor Corporation, p. 4, 1.1.160.04.20162 {{citation}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)

[Camiongraffiti-5] Everything Mitsubishi Fuso, p. 87

[Camion53-6] Everything Mitsubishi Fuso, p. 53

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