Only the Galant VR-4 sports model and its local Legnum modification were equipped with the Mitsubishi 6A13TT 2.5-liter V6 turbo engine, which was built in Japan between 1996 and 2003. This motor is frequently used in low-cost swaps.
The engines 6A10, 6A11, 6A12, 6A12TT, and 6A13 are also part of the 6A1 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Mitsubishi Galant EA in 1996 – 2003;
- Mitsubishi Legnum EA in 1996 – 2002.
Specifications
| Production years | 1996-2003 |
| Displacement, cc | 2498 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 260 – 280 |
| Torque output, Nm | 343 – 363 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80.8 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Features | DOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Twin-Turbo |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 2000) — city — highway — combined |
14.2 7.9 10.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~230 000 |
| Weight, kg | 205 |
Disadvantages of the 6A13TT engine
Engine maintenance is made much more difficult by the engine compartment’s compact design;
Here, hydraulic lifters and the idle speed controller malfunction more frequently than others;
Timing belt replacement is scheduled every 90,000 kilometers, but it occasionally bursts sooner;
If the pressure relief valve stem is frequently lubricated, turbines have a long lifespan;
A decrease in the system’s oil level causes the liners to wear down more quickly.