Mitsubishi KE engine
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, for gasoline and diesel 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
KE42
In 1973, the KE42 was upgraded to meet new emissions regulations and received the MCA name to reflect this. Power also increased by. This engine was developed into an overhead-cam unit, called the Astron 4G52.| Engine type | Inline four-cylinder OHV |
| Displacement | |
| Bore x stroke | |
| Fuel type | Regular gasoline |
| Peak power | at 4,800 rpm |
| Applications | 1963-? Mitsubishi Jupiter Junior, 1968-1973 Canter T91, 1973-1975 Canter T200 |
KE43
KE44
KE45
KE46
KE47
The KE47 was largely replaced by the 2.4 liter Astron 4G53 in 1975.| Engine type | Inline four-cylinder OHV |
| Displacement | |
| Bore x stroke | |
| Fuel type | Regular gasoline |
| Peak power | at 4,500 rpm |
| Peak torque | at 2,800 rpm |
| Applications | 1968-1975 Mitsubishi Canter T90, T200, Jeep, Rosa |