Suzuki LC10 engine
| Suzuki LC10 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-3 |
| Displacement |
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| Cylinder bore |
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| Piston stroke | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Mikuni VM carburettor |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | CCI SELMIX |
| Cooling system | |
| Output | |
| Power output | 25–60 PS (25–59 hp; 18–44 kW) |
| Torque output | 31–45 N⋅m (3–5 kg⋅m; 23–33 lb⋅ft) |
LC10 was the original name given to a series of very small three-cylinder, two-stroke engines built by Suzuki Motor Corporation in the 1960s and 1970s. They were used in a number of kei class automobiles and light trucks. The LC10 and its derivatives did not completely replace the FE and L50 two-cylinders, which continued to be used mainly for light commercials. The LC10 engine was developed together with the Suzuki B100 engine, a 8–11 PS (5.9–8.1 kW) 118.9 cc (7.26 cu in) single-cylinder motorcycle engine which shared the same bore and stroke. For longevity and convenience, the LC10 received Suzuki's new "Posi-Force" auto-lubrication system, eliminating the need for pre-mixed fuel.