The 6G72 is a 3.0 L (2972 cc) engine. Bore is 91.1 mm and stroke is 76 mm. SOHC 12-valve, SOHC 24-valve, and DOHC 24-valve versions have been produced.

The latest version was used in the Eclipse and Galant. Output in 2004 was 210 hp (157 kW) at 5500 rpm with 205 ft·lbf (278 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm. It has a cast iron engine block and aluminum SOHC cylinder heads. It uses MFI fuel injection, has four valves per cylinder with roller followers and features fracture-split forged steel connecting rods.

• Specifications
• Value train: SOHC 24 Valves, Non Turbo
• Transmission: Auto Transmission
• Year: 90-94
• Torque : 142 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
• Compression Ratio: 11.0 : 1
• HP/Torque: 210 HP@6000rpm
• Redline:8200rpm