Technical specifications for engine 6G72, and cars using it.

Overview

production years : 1986-2008
displacement (cc) : 2972
fuel system : distributed injection (MPI SOHC 12V)
distributed injection (MPI SOHC 24V)
distributed injection (MPI DOHC 24V)
direct injection (GDI DOHC 24V)
power (hp) : 140 – 160 (MPI SOHC 12V)
170 – 185 (MPI SOHC 24V)
195 – 225 (MPI DOHC 24V)
215 – 240 (GDI DOHC 24V)
cylinder_block : cast iron V6
block_head : aluminum 24v
compression ratio : 9.0 (MPI SOHC 12V)
9.0 (MPI SOHC 24V)
10.0 (MPI DOHC 24V)
11.0 (GDI DOHC 24V)
hydraulic lifters : yes
timing drive : belt
turbocharging : no (except for 6G72TT, for which a separate article)
recommended engine oil : 5W-30, 5W-40
engine oil capacity (litre) : 5.5
fuel type : petrol
euro standards : EURO 2 (MPI SOHC 12V)
EURO 3 (MPI SOHC 24V)
EURO 3/4 (MPI DOHC 24V)
EURO 5 (GDI DOHC 24V)
weight (kg) : 195
Torque : 230 – 250 (MPI SOHC 12V)
255 – 265 (MPI SOHC 24V)
265 – 280 (MPI DOHC 24V)
300 – 305 (GDI DOHC 24V)
cylinder bore (mm) : 91.1
piston stroke (mm) : 76
engine lifespan (km) : ~400 000