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Old 10-01-2007, 10:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Engine in new Smart

As I understand it, the new Smart for US import uses a Mitsubishi engine. Is this engine new? Is it used in anything else? I'd be curious to know what history this engine has.
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Old 10-01-2007, 10:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Here is some early developmental information:

In 2004 it was designated IL3: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...004/16E_09.pdf

By 2006 it was in the 3B2 family: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...006/18e_16.pdf

The smart engine (3B2?) is now 999cc.
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Old 10-01-2007, 01:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I think it will be a success. Both of my cars are Mitsubishi's and and proud of their dependability.
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Old 10-01-2007, 03:42 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
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It must be a variant of the 3B2 family, as the pdf indicates that engine has a turbocharged, intercooled engine. Can you imagine all that plumbing on a Smart?
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Old 10-01-2007, 04:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Some Euro-available engines are turbo-charged (84PS). Ours won't be.
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The current 450 smarts are 699cc turbo intercooled. It all fits nicely in the back.
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