Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6

Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.5 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 has been produced from January, 1997 to January, 2001. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 163 horsepower on 5750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mitsubishi Galant 1997 - 2002 version and torque 223 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.

Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 206 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100km (9.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 64 litres or 16.91 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mitsubishi real everyday fuel consumption is 10.5 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mitsubishi Galant fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mitsubishi Galant version with manual gearbox (Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km.
Mitsubishi Galant 1997

Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 technical data

Model: Mitsubishi Galant Station Wagon 2.5 V6
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1997. January ... 2001. January 
Engine: 2498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 225 g/km
Power: 163 HP ON 5750 RPM Torque: 223 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 206 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.1 (combined) 14.1 (urban) 7.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km (22.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres (16.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.63m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Trunk capacity: 420 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1400 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 engine 6A13

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.8 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Power 160 - 175 HP ON 5750 RPM
Torque 220 - 230 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 9 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1999 onwards.

All Mitsubishi Galant estate car [1997 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.0i Jan 1997 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.0i Jan 1997 — Jan 2001 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.0 TD Jan 1997 — Jan 2001 2.0 Diesel 90 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Galant 2000 2.4 GDi 16V Jan 2000 — Dec 2002

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 142 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mitsubishi Galant 1999 Station Wagon 2.4 GDI Jan 1999 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 150 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Galant 1999 Station Wagon 2.4 GDI Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.4 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 Jan 1997 — Jan 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

2.5 Petrol 163 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 Station Wagon 2.5 V6 Jan 1997 — Jan 2001

Most powerfull petrol version (163 HP)

2.5 Petrol 163 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 reviews
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