Mitsubishi launched the first prototype of Pajero as early as 1973 but it was only until 1983 when the production model was unveiled at Dakar. From the very beginning Mitsubishi wanted to make Pajero brand more than a traditional SUV so they conferred special attention on developing its heritage as a sporty, reliable, comfortable, all purpose SUV. Because of its racing lineage and outstanding winning record in Dakar, Mitsubishi Pajero became one of the most successful SUVs. Winning Dakar Rally in its class improved sales of Pajero tremendously and established it as a rugged offroad recreational vehicle, thus making it stand out from the crowd of SUVs.
Up till now world has witnessed 4 remarkable generations of Mitsubishi Pajero, V6 engine has always dominated each generation. All generations were equipped with 4 or 5 speed manual or auto transmission to control the powerful V6 .In its first generation (1982-1991) there was only one 3.0 litre petrol V6 engine included in the line up. Focus on these powerful V6s was increased in second generation (1991-1999) as Mitsubishi included two V6s of 3.0 and 3.5 litre capacity. In third generation (1999-2006) this number was increased to 4, two new 3.5 and 3.8 litre V6s were added. In the final fourth generation (2006 onwards) only four engine capacities were offered, three of those were V6s of 3.0, 3.5 and 3.8 litre capacity.
Out of all V6 Mitsubishi Pajero engines, following were some of the most powerful engines produced by the company.
6G74 Engine (Produced from 2006 to 2008)
6G74 was a massive 3.5 litre 24 valve petrol engine. This V6 was produced only in 2006, 2007 and 2008. It was based on GDI DOHC technology with EFI.
6G74 Engine (Produced from 1997 to 2000)
It had same specifications but it was an earlier model of the above mentioned V6 and was produced from 1997 to 2000.
6G74 Engine (Produced from 1999 to 2006)
It was another variant of same engine as mentioned above but unlike above two it was consecutively produced from 1999 to 2006.
6G74 Engine (Produced from 1997 to 2003)
These engines were produced from 1997 to 2003 and had same specs.
6G74 Engine (Produced from 1994 to 1997)
This model of 6G74 Engine was available through 1994 till 1997.
6G75 Engine (Produced from 2000 to 2008)
This hefty 3.8 litre petrol V6 was produced from 2000 to 2008 and employed DOHC EFI technology.
