Mitsubishi Lancer

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Mitsubishi Lancer
Production period:	since 1973
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Sedan , hatchback , station wagon , coupe

The Lancer is a lower middle class vehicle produced by Mitsubishi since the beginning of 1973 . In some cases it is the notchback , hatchback or station wagon version of the Mitsubishi Colt .

The Lancer is known among other things for its high-performance version called "Evolution" with four-wheel drive, which had several rally victories. From 2009 to 2016, the “Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X” with an output of 217 kW (295 hp) was the tenth and last edition of the sports car on the market.

In August 2017, sales of the Lancer were discontinued in most countries without replacement. Only in Taiwan and China does the eighth generation get a successor model with the Grand Lancer or Lancer EX .

Body styles

The Mitsubishi Lancer was offered in various body designs during the course of its construction. This included the following variants:

• Sedan with two doors (1973–1979)
• Sedan with four doors (since 1973)
• Five-door station wagon (1973-2008)
• Coupé with two doors (1975–1979)
• Hatchback with five doors (hatchback) (1988-1995)
• Hatchback with five doors (Sportback) (2008 to 2017)

Model history

Since the names of the Mitsubishi models offered in Japan often did not correspond to the European names, the vehicles offered in Europe with the name Lancer were also referred to as Lancer EX in Japan . The eighth generation Lancer is sold in Japan under the name "Galant Fortis".

Lancer (A70, 1973-1979)

Mitsubishi Lancer (1973-1979)

In February 1973 the first Mitsubishi Lancer was presented. It was supposed to complement the Mitsubishi vehicle range and was positioned between the small Mitsubishi Minica and the mid-range Mitsubishi Galant . It was offered in twelve different model variants with engines from 1.2 to 1.6 liters.

At the beginning of 1975 a sports coupé based on the Lancer was presented with the name Lancer Celeste , which was only sold as Celeste in Europe and as Plymouth Arrow in the USA until 1980 .

The Lancer was one of the first Mitsubishi vehicles offered in Europe and was offered there from spring 1977. It was available in three versions, whereby engines and equipment were necessarily combined with one another:

• 1200 (base), 1238 cm³, 40 kW (55 PS), 145 km / h, 9,490 DM (two-door)
• 1400 GL, 1439 cm³, 50 kW (68 PS), 150 km / h, 10,690 DM (four-door)
• 1600 GSR, 1597 cm³, 60 kW (82 PS), 155 km / h, 11,990 DM (two-door)

(all prices for 1978)

Only the 1400 GL was also available as a five-door station wagon for 10,990 DM. The prices were thus only slightly below those of the comparable Opel Kadett C and Ford Escort models , but the Mitsubishi was better equipped as standard.

Lancer (A171 / A172 / A174 / A176, 1979-1983)

In September 1979 the second series of the Lancer was presented. The design of the vehicle was adapted to the style of the European vehicles of the time and looked much more modern than that of the predecessor. The model was only offered as a four-door notchback sedan.

This generation was offered in Europe with a 1.4-liter engine (Lancer 1400 GLX) and an output of 50 kW and with a 1.6-liter engine (Lancer 1600 GSR) and an output of 60 kW.

At the end of 1980, another engine variant with turbocharging and an output of 125 kW was presented with the Lancer 2000 ECI . This variant had a displacement of two liters. In Japan, other engines, including a 1.2-liter, were offered.

In addition, there was a Lancer "F" (or "Fiore") from mid-1982 to summer 1983. However, this was the notchback version of the Colt (A150) and had nothing in common with the actual Lancer. The Lancer F also had front-wheel drive.

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  Mitsubishi Lancer (1979-1983)

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  Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 ECI (1980–1983)

Lancer (C12V-C37V, 1983-1990)

3rd generation
Mitsubishi Lancer sedan (1983–1988)
Production period:	1983-1990
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.2–1.8 liters (40–66 kW) Diesel engine : 1.8 liters (43 kW)
Length:	4125-4135 mm
Width:	1635 mm
Height:	1360-1415 mm
Wheelbase :	2380 mm
Empty weight :	835-1045 kg

In the autumn of 1983 the third version of the Mitsubishi Lancer came on the market. This, too, was initially offered exclusively as a four-door notchback sedan.

In the summer of 1985 a station wagon was added, which was optionally available with all-wheel drive from the beginning of 1987. The range of engines on offer was also expanded for the models available in Europe, and catalytic converters were also available from this series onwards .

While the sedan was discontinued in autumn 1988, the all-wheel drive station wagon continued to roll off the production line until the end of 1990.

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  Mitsubishi Lancer station wagon (1985–1988)

Engine range for Europe

model	Displacement	power	Max. Torque	transmission	construction time	comment
Petrol engines
1200GL	1183 cc	40 kW (55 hp) at 5000 min -1	90 Nm at 3500 min -1	5-speed	11 / 1983-12 / 1988	limousine
1500GLX	1458 cc	55 kW (75 hp) at 5500 min -1	113 Nm at 4000 min -1	5-speed	11 / 1983-12 / 1988	limousine
1500GLX eco automatic	1458 cc	55 kW (75 hp) at 5500 min -1	113 Nm at 4000 min -1	3-stage eco automatic	11 / 1983-12 / 1988	limousine
1500GL	1458 cc	55 kW (75 hp) at 5500 min -1	118 Nm at 3500 min -1	5-speed	06 / 1985-12 / 1988	Station wagon
1500GL catalyst	1458 cc	51 kW (70 hp) at 5500 min -1	110 Nm at 3500 min -1	5-speed	09 / 1985-12 / 1988	Station wagon with catalytic converter, 16V
1500GLX	1458 cc	55 kW (75 hp) at 5500 min -1	118 Nm at 3500 min -1	5-speed	06 / 1985-12 / 1988	Station wagon
1800	cm³	61 kW (83 hp) at 5500 min -1	135 Nm at 3500 min -1		01 / 1987-12 / 1990	Station wagon with all-wheel drive and catalytic converter
1800	cm³	66 kW (90 hp) at 5500 min -1	137 Nm at 3500 min -1		01 / 1987-12 / 1990	Station wagon with all-wheel drive
Diesel engines
1800 D GL	1779 cc	43 kW (58 hp) at 4500 min -1	108 Nm at 2500 min -1	5-speed	06 / 1985-09 / 1986	Limousine and station wagon

Engines for Japan from 1983 (Lancer EX)

Petrol engines

• 1.4 liters, 59 kW (80 hp) at 5500 rpm, torque 121 Nm at 3500 rpm
• 1.6 liters, 63 kW (85 PS) at 5500 rpm, torque 135 Nm at 3000 rpm
• 1.8 liters, 118 kW (160 hp) at 5800 rpm, torque 220 Nm at 3500 rpm

The equipment variants in Europe were called GL and GLX. The GLX version had, among other things, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, a fuel filler flap that could be opened from the driver's seat, a height-adjustable driver's seat, and a brightness control for the instrument panel. The general standard equipment included a brake booster. The most important parts were galvanized; in fact, the load-bearing parts of the Lancer were resistant to rust.

Lancer (C6A / C7A, 1988-1992)

In April 1988 the next generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer was presented. This fourth series was designed as a notch and hatchback sedan. While the predecessor model still differed from the Colt in the area of ​​the vehicle front, from spring 1988 the front was almost identical to that of the Colt.

The combination version of the predecessor was offered with an expanded range of motors parallel to this series. Outwardly, this could hardly be distinguished from the third generation. All gasoline engines were equipped with a catalytic converter.

In addition to the station wagon, the Lancer GLXi hatchback was also equipped with all-wheel drive in this series . The engine of the hatchback version Lancer 1800 GTi-16V , built from the beginning of 1990 to mid-1991, was the first Lancer engine to be equipped with four valves per cylinder.

From spring 1992, two hybrid models with the engines from the successor and the old body of the C60 were built for a short time (until the end of production in autumn of the same year). The C66 model was equipped with the 1.6-liter 4G92 engine with 83 kW (113 PS) and various visual changes such as a body kit and white front indicators.

The C69 (1992) model was fitted with the 1.8-liter 4G93 engine with 103 kW (140 PS). It was and is extremely rare to this day. According to KBA, there are only two registered vehicles of the C69 in all of Germany (as of January 1, 2009).

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  Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback (1988-1992)

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  Mitsubishi Lancer notchback (1988–1992)

Motors for Europe

Petrol engines

• 1.3 liter carburettor engine type 4G13, 55 kW (75 PS) at 6000 rpm, torque 102 Nm at 4000 rpm
• 1.5 liter injection engine 8 valves type 4G15, 62 kW (84 HP) at 6000 / min, torque 118 Nm at 4000 / min
• 1.5 liter injection engine 12 valves type 4G15, 66 kW (90 HP) at 5500 rpm, torque 126 Nm at 3000 rpm
• 1.6 liter injection engine 16 valves type 4G92, 83 kW (113 HP) at 6000 / min, torque 137 Nm at 5000 / min
• 1.8 liter injection engine type 4G37, 71 kW (97 PS) at 5500 rpm, torque 141 Nm at 4000 rpm (only hatchback with all-wheel drive)
• 1.8 liter injection engine type 4G67, 100 kW (136 PS) at 6500 rpm, torque 162 Nm at 5000 rpm (only hatchback, front-wheel drive, four valves per cylinder)
• 1.8 liter injection engine type 4G93, 103 kW (140 PS) at 6500 rpm, torque 167 Nm at 5500 rpm (only hatchback, front-wheel drive, four valves per cylinder, from 1992)

Diesel engines

• 1.8 liter type 4D65, 44 kW (60 hp) at 4,500 rpm, torque 113 Nm at 3,000 rpm

Motors for Japan

Petrol engines

• 1.3 liters, 49 kW (67 hp) at 5500 rpm, torque 106 Nm at 3500 rpm
• 1.5 liters, 54 kW (73 hp) at 5500 rpm, torque 119 Nm at 3500 rpm
• 1.6 liters, 92 kW (125 hp) at 6500 rpm, torque 140 Nm at 5200 rpm
• 1.6 liters, 107 kW (145 PS) at 6000 rpm, torque 210 Nm at 2500 rpm (turbocharging)

Mitsubishi Lancer GTi-16V (1990-1991)

diesel

• 1.8 liters, 45 kW (61 hp) at 4,500 rpm, torque 113 Nm at 3,000 rpm

Driving values ​​according to the manufacturer

Otto engines without a catalytic converter

• Models 1.5 liter M / T: 166 km / h

Otto engines with catalytic converters

• Models 1.3 liter M / T: 163 km / h, 0-100 13.8 s
• Models 1.5 liter M / T: 170 km / h, 0–100 11.9 s
• Models 1.5 liter A / T: 160 km / h, 0–100 14.0 s
• Models 1.8 liter M / T 2WD: 200 km / h, 0–100 8.3 s
• Models 1.8 liter M / T 4WD: 168 km / h,

Diesel engine

• Models 1.8 liter M / T: 148 km / h, 0–100 16.4 s

A total of 267 vehicles were newly registered as GTi-16Vs between 1991 and 1993. According to KBA 1991 no GTi-16V were registered. The number of vehicles of the Lancer GTi-16V (type C68) still registered today, including the temporarily decommissioned vehicles in Germany: 3 (as of January 1, 2018; KBA)

Lancer (CB1A-CD8A, 1991-1996)

5th generation
Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan (1991-1996)
Production period:	1991-1996
Body versions :	Sedan , hatchback , station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.3–1.8 liters (55–103 kW) Diesel engine : 2.0 liters (50 kW)
Length:	4235 mm
Width:	1670 mm
Height:	1405 mm
Wheelbase :	2455 mm
Empty weight :	930-1120 kg

The fifth notchback version of the Lancer was presented as early as autumn 1991. In autumn 1992 a new combination variant followed. In the summer of 1995 there were light model maintenance measures.

The visual difference to the previous model was small. A hatchback variant that was still based on the C50 model was replaced by the Mitsubishi Carisma .

The new station wagon was again available with all-wheel drive with the 1.6-liter engine. There was no 1.3-liter engine for the station wagon. This engine was equipped with three valves per cylinder. The station wagon based on this series was built until the end of 2000.

The top model for Germany was the 103 KW (140 PS) GTi-16V, up to then also the last GTi from Mitsubishi. It was only available as a notchback. In contrast to the "C68" type, it hardly differed from the normal Lancer: the 1.8-liter variant was only recognized by the rear spoiler, the double tailpipe, 14-inch rims and the GTi logo.

In Japan this model was marketed as the Mitsubishi Mirage .

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  Mitsubishi Lancer station wagon (1992-2000)

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  Mitsubishi Lancer Coupé (1992–1995; was not offered in Europe)

Motors for Europe

Petrol engines

• 1.3 liters, 55 kW (75 PS) at 6000 rpm, torque 108 Nm at 3000 rpm (three valves per cylinder)
• 1.5 liters, 66 kW (90 PS) at 6000 rpm, torque 126 Nm at 3000 rpm (three valves per cylinder)
• 1.6 liters, 83 kW (113 hp) at 6000 rpm, torque 137 Nm at 5000 rpm (four valves per cylinder)
• 1.8 liters, 103 kW (140 PS) at 6500 rpm, torque 167 Nm at 5500 rpm (four valves per cylinder)

Diesel engines

• 2.0 liters, 50 kW (68 hp) at 4500 rpm, torque 123 Nm at 2800 rpm

Motors for Japan

Petrol engines

• 1.3 liters, 58 kW (79 PS) at 6000 rpm, torque 106 Nm at 3500 rpm ( carburetor )
• 1.5 liters, 71 kW (97 PS) at 6000 / min, torque 126 Nm at 3500 / min (carburetor)
• 1.6 liters, 107 kW (145 PS) at 7000 rpm, torque 149 Nm at 5500 rpm (four valves per cylinder)
• 1.6 liters, 129 kW (175 hp) at 7500 rpm, torque 167 Nm at 7000 rpm (four valves per cylinder)

Diesel engines

• 2.0 liters, 65 kW (88 PS) at 4500 rpm, torque 177 Nm at 2500 rpm ( turbodiesel )

Lancer (CJ0, 1996-2003)

6th generation
Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan (1996–1998)
Production period:	1996-2003
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.3-1.6 liters (55-66 kW)
Length:	4295 mm
Width:	1690 mm
Height:	1385-1470 mm
Wheelbase :	2500 mm
Empty weight :	1070-1105 kg

The sixth generation based on the Mitsubishi Colt (CJ0) introduced at the same time followed in autumn 1996 . This variant was sold in Germany for two years only with a 1.3 liter gasoline engine.

The attitude towards the end of 1998 could also have been due to the competition with the in-house Carisma notchback. According to the speculations at the time, Mitsubishi got an import ban for some models or an upper limit on the vehicles to be imported. Therefore, the plants in the Netherlands were built to reduce the import figures. The Lancer and the Carisma were technically different, but were similar both in terms of appearance and dimensions. The notchback version of the Carisma was taken out of the range in autumn 2002 because of the lack of sales.

In spring 2000, the Lancer series was revised exclusively for the Asian market and sold until summer 2003.

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In Venezuela, on the other hand, the Lancer of the type CJ0 is still being assembled by MMC Automotriz , but bears the name Mitsubishi Signo there and is offered there in parallel to the current Lancer generation.

Engine range

Petrol engines

• 1.3 liters, 1298 cm³ with 55 kW (75 PS) at 6000 / min, torque 108 Nm at 3000 / min
• 1.6 liters, 1597 cm³ with 66 kW (90 PS) at 5500 rpm, torque 133 Nm at 4500 rpm

Lancer (CS0, 2003-2007)

7th generation
Mitsubishi Lancer notchback (2003-2007)
Production period:	2003-2008 (still in production outside Europe)
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline engine : 1.3-2.0 liters (60-99 kW)
Length:	4480 mm
Width:	1695 mm
Height:	1445 mm
Wheelbase :	2600 mm
Empty weight :	1240-1350 kg

The seventh Lancer generation is no longer related to the Colt because it was developed in collaboration with smart . In autumn 2003 it came onto the market as a sedan and station wagon.

The next generation of the sedan appeared in autumn 2007. The station wagon continued to run until summer 2008.

On the South American continent, the seventh generation is still being built and offered in some countries. Since the newer model generation is also on offer there, the vehicle bears the local model names Lancer 1600 ( Uruguay ), Lancer GL ( Curaçao ) and Lancer GLX ( Chile ). In the Ukraine and the People's Republic of China , the model was also manufactured by the Chinese Soueast Motor and offered as Soueast Lioncel II . The design of the vehicle of the 2003 facelift version comes from TJ Innova Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd. and is the design studio's first international success.

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  Mitsubishi Lancer station wagon (2003-2008)

Engine range

model	Displacement	power	Max. Torque	transmission
1.3	1299 cc	60 kW (82 hp) at 5000 min -1	120 Nm at 4000 min -1	with five-speed manual transmission
1.6	1584 cc	72 kW (98 hp) at 5000 min -1	150 Nm at 4000 min -1	with five-speed manual transmission or 6-speed CVT transmission
2.0	1997 cc	99 kW (135 hp) at 5750 min -1	176 Nm at 4500 min -1	with five-speed manual transmission

Lancer (CY0, 2007-2017)

8th generation
Mitsubishi Lancer notchback (facelift version from 2016) (2007-2017)
Production period:	2007-2017
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 1.5–2.4 liters (80–264 kW) Diesel engine : 1.8 liters (85–110 kW)
Length:	4570-4585 mm
Width:	1760 mm
Height:	1480-1505 mm
Wheelbase :	2635 mm
Empty weight :	1335-1450 kg

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test

In November 2007, the eighth generation of the Lancer was introduced as a notchback version (marketing name: “Sportlimousine”) in Germany, while the estate of the predecessor remained on sale for around a year.

The limousine shares the platform u. a. with the Mitsubishi Outlander (CW0W) and until May 2010 was again offered with a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine purchased from VW . The 1.8 liter turbodiesel offered from June 2010 is an in-house development. The design of the limousine comes from the Italian designer Pininfarina .

A hatchback version followed on November 15, 2008 (marketing name: "Sportback"), which replaced the previous station wagon version. At the beginning of 2009, a newly developed diesel engine was added that meets the Euro 5 standard.

In June 2010 the series was subjected to a technical facelift, this was particularly noticeable through a changed level of equipment and interior design.

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  Mitsubishi Lancer notchback ("sports sedan") (2007-2017)

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  Rear view of the step stern

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  Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback ("Sportback") (2008-2017)

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  Interior in the Lancer hatchback ("Sportback") (model year 2013)

In October 2009, the hatchback version " Ralliart " was presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris . The engine consists of the gasoline engine throttled to 177 kW (241 PS) with exhaust gas turbocharger of the Evolution X. In addition to the engine and the dual clutch transmission, the Ralliart also shares the aluminum bonnet and the front bumper with the Evolution. The sedan was also available in the Ralliart version with the front of the Evolution X.

At the beginning of 2011 it was stopped again due to insufficient demand.

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  Mitsubishi Lancer notchback ("sports sedan") Ralliart (2009-2011)

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  Engine view

In Japan itself, the eighth generation Lancer was called "Galant Fortis"; the Galant range was abandoned in 2008.

In August 2017, Mitsubishi Motors stopped production of the eighth generation. Only in Taiwan and China did the vehicle receive a successor model with the Grand Lancer and Lancer EX . Don Swearingen, Vice President of Mitsubishi Motors, emphasized that the manufacturer wants to focus on crossovers and SUVs in the future.

Motorizations for the market launch of the Lancer (CY0)

In mid-2010, the entire engine range was converted so that a gasoline engine and two diesel engines are available for the Lancer. The Lancer Evolution was powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with an exhaust gas turbocharger.

model	Displacement	power	Max. Torque	transmission	construction time
Gasoline engine
1.5 MIVEC	1499 cc	80 kW (109 hp) at 6000 min -1	143 Nm at 4000 min -1	with five-speed manual transmission	06/2008 - 05/2010
1.8 MIVEC	1798 cc	103 kW (140 hp) at 6000 min -1	176 Nm at 4250 min -1	with five-speed manual transmission or 6-speed CVT transmission	since 06/2010 (no longer available in Germany since 2012)
1.8 MIVEC	1798 cc	105 kW (143 hp) at 6000 min -1	178 Nm at 4250 min -1	with five-speed manual transmission or 6-speed CVT transmission	09/2007 - 05/2010
2.0 MIVEC	1998 cc	110 kW (150 hp) at 6000 min -1	198 Nm at 4250 min -1	with five-speed manual transmission or 6-speed CVT transmission	09/2007 - 05/2010
2.0 MIVEC Turbo Ralliart	1998 cc	177 kW (241 hp) at 6000 min -1	343 Nm at 2500 to 4750 min -1	6-speed dual clutch transmission (TC-SST) and permanent all-wheel drive AWC	10/2009–06/2011
Diesel engine
1.8 DI-D MIVEC ClearTec	1798 cc	85 kW (116 hp) at 4000 min -1	300 Nm at 2000 to 2500 min -1	with five-speed / six-speed manual transmission	06/2010–06/2013
1.8 DI-D MIVEC ClearTec	1798 cc	110 kW (150 hp) at 4000 min -1	300 Nm at 2000 −1	Six-speed manual transmission	06/2010–06/2013
2.0 DI-D Turbo	1968 cc	103 kW (140 hp) at 4000 min -1	310 Nm at 1750 min -1	with six-speed manual transmission	06/2008 - 05/2010

Motorizations from 2010

	1.6 MIVEC	1.8 MIVEC	2.0 MIVEC (Australia and USA)	2.0 MIVEC (until 2016)	2.0 MIVEC Final (until 2016)	2.0 MIVEC (Great Britain) (until 2016)	2.0 MIVEC (Great Britain) (until 2016)	2.4 MIVEC (Australia and USA)	1.8 DI-D (until 2015)	1.8 DI-D + (until 2015)
engine	Gasoline engine								Diesel engine
Engine type	Four-cylinder in - line engine
Engine charging	-			Exhaust gas turbocharger				-	Exhaust gas turbocharger
Mixture preparation									Common rail injection
Displacement	1590 cc	1798 cc	1998 cc					2360 cc	1798 cc
Max. Power at min −1	86 kW (117 PS) / 6000	103 kW (140 PS) / 6000	110 kW (150 PS) / 6000	217 kW (295 hp) / 6500	226 kW (307 PS) / 6700	242 kW (329 hp) / 6500	264 kW (359 hp) / 6500	125 kW (170 PS) / 6000	85 kW (116 PS) / 3500	110 kW (150 PS) / 4000
Max. Torque in min -1	154 Nm / 4000	176 Nm / 4200	197 Nm / 4200	366 Nm / 3500	414 Nm / 4000	437 Nm / 3500	492 Nm / 3500	226 Nm / 4200	300 Nm / 1750-2250	300 Nm / 2000-3000
Transmission type, standard	5-speed manual transmission	6-speed CVT transmission	5-speed manual transmission						6-speed manual transmission
Transmission type, optional	-	6-speed CVT transmission	6-speed dual clutch transmission with Super Sport mode	-			6-speed CVT transmission	-
Empty weight, incl. 75 kg driver weight	1335-1375 kg	1450 kg	-	1635-1665 kg	1588 kg	1560 kg	1560 kg	-	1490 kg	1535 kg
maximum payload	415-425 kg	450 kg	-	375-405 kg	452 kg	480 kg	480 kg	-	450 kg	455 kg
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	10.7-11.1 s	11.9 s	-	5.4-5.6 s	5.7 s	4.4 s	4.1 s	-	10.2 s	10.1 s
Top speed	188-191 km / h	192 km / h	-	242 km / h	240 km / h	250 km / h	250 km / h	-	193 km / h	204 km / h
Fuel consumption (standard consumption) over 100 km (combined)	5.5 l super	6.6 l super	-	10.5 l Super Plus	13.5 l Super Plus	11.1 l super plus	14.2 l Super Plus	-	4.8 l diesel	5.1 l diesel
CO 2 emissions (combined)	128 g / km	153 g / km	-	243 g / km		257 g / km	328 g / km	-	129 g / km	137 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	Euro 6		-	Euro 6				-	5 euro

Grand Lancer / Lancer EX (since 2017)

9th generation
Mitsubishi Grand Lancer (since 2017)
Production period:	since 2017
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engine : 1.8 liters (103 kW)
Length:	4615 mm
Width:	1770 mm
Height:	1490 mm
Wheelbase :	2635 mm
Empty weight :	1230-1415 kg

In January 2017, Mitsubishi Motors announced that it would use the Lancer name for another generation of models, which, however, will only be sold in Taiwan and China. The ninth generation was developed by the China Motor Corporation based on the previous model. In Taiwan, the vehicle sold from February 2017 will be given the model designation Grand Lancer , on the Chinese market the ninth generation will be marketed as the Lancer EX . The drive is taken over by the 103 kW (140 PS) 1.8-liter gasoline engine familiar from the previous model .

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Technical specifications

	Grand Lancer 1.8
Construction period	since 02/2017
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine
Displacement	1798 cc
Max. Power at min −1	103 kW (140 PS) / 6000
Max. Torque in min -1	176 Nm / 4200
Power transmission
drive	Front wheel drive
transmission	6-speed CVT transmission

Mitsubishi Aspire

Exclusively in Australia , the Lancer sedan is equipped with a 2.4 liter gasoline engine in addition to higher quality equipment and marketed as the Mitsubishi Aspire .

Lancer Evolution (1992-2016)

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo II at the AvD Saxony Rally 2005 of the DRM

A Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII at an ice race in the Bregenz Forest

Raimund Baumschlager at the January 2008 rally with a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX

Who became famous Lancer especially in motor sports or Autosport and here especially numerous - Rally - and Rallycross Three achievements of the model Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution , in its various stages of development of Evo (I) to present Evo X . At the end of 2005, the Evo X was presented as a Concept X study . The Lancer Evolution is also the technology carrier for the Active Yaw Control driving dynamics system .

In September 2015 Mitsubishi announced that Evo production would be discontinued after 24 years. At the end of production there will be a final edition of the vehicle in the USA, limited to 1600 . The well-known engine produces 307 hp at 413 Newton meters.

history

Production of the Evolution I started in 1992 with 184 kW (250 PS) and was built 5,000 times. This vehicle made its debut in the World Rally Championship in 1993 with a sensational active differential. The Evo II followed in 1994 with 191 kW (260 PS), a revised chassis and improved aerodynamics. Extensive visual changes and 199 kW (270 PS) were given to the EVO III in 1995. In 1996 Tommi Mäkinen achieved five World Championship victories with this model and won the title. In 1996 a completely new body and a 206 kW engine (280 hp) in the Evo IV surprised everyone . With the Evo  V , Mitsubishi launched an even more aggressive body in 1998.

After two more driver titles, Mäkinen also took the rally crown in 1999 with the new, improved Evo VI . In the seventh evolutionary stage called Evo VII , Mitsubishi is showing a rally base with adjustable, active differentials and lightweight aluminum chassis for the first time.

Since the Mitsubishi Lancer did not officially exist in Germany from 1999 to 2003, the Evolution based on it was temporarily sold as the Carisma GT Evolution .

The engine of the sports car, which is now based on the chassis of the Mitsubishi Pajero , is a turbo-charged inline four-cylinder with a displacement of 2 liters (in accordance with the applicable FIA regulations for WRCs , Group A and Group N vehicles) with the code letter 4G63, which has been used since its first Use in the Evo (I) has been continuously developed and the Lancer Evo IX has an adjustable inlet camshaft and meets the Euro 4 emissions standard.

In early 2006, a station wagon version of the Evo IX was offered for the first time in Japan , but it was never available on the European market.

At the OMV - ADAC Rallye Deutschland as part of the WRC , a natural gas-powered rally car developed on the basis of the Evo VI from OMV (an international oil and gas company from Austria) was used as the vehicle in front.

Evolution X

The tenth and final edition of the classic was on the market from 2009 to 2016. The vehicle is based on the Concept X prototype , which was presented in 2005 at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The current Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X now has an output of 217 kW (295 hp) and generates a torque of 366 Nm. Abroad (e.g. Great Britain) the same engine achieves up to 492 Nm torque with 359 HP; the maximum achievable torque had to be reduced due to the "Euro 4" emissions standard for the continental European market.

The new Evo X has comfort features such as B. Xenon headlights , cornering lights and rain sensors , which appear for the first time in an Evolution model. The engine is based on the "world engine" developed jointly with Chrysler and Hyundai ; an engine that is installed in different models (sometimes with different powers). In contrast to the previous models, the new engine is made of aluminum and the intake side of the cylinder head is at the front in the direction of travel and the exhaust side is at the rear, which means that the engine can be installed deeper, which contributes to better weight distribution. The fact that the bonnet, both front fenders and the roof (and the rear wing) are made of aluminum helps reduce weight.

The 5-speed manual transmission is still standard ("GSR" version), but for the first time you can also order the sequential double clutch transmission called SST ("MR" version) in the Lancer Evolution . This allows you to switch from the switching programs between “Normal” to “Sport” or even to “Super Sport”. The gears of the SST transmission are changed using rockers on the steering wheel, there is no clutch pedal. The car can also be driven in 6-speed automatic mode.

The Evo is also equipped with an active center differential (ACD) and yaw moment control (AYC) as standard . These rally features regulate the torque on all four wheels always in the interests of the driver. When the load changes, the stern turns in helpful.

Competitors

The only "real" Group N competitor of the Evo models is usually the Subaru Impreza WRX STi , which is similar to the "Evos" in conception (sedan body, four-cylinder engine, turbocharging, all-wheel drive), but has a boxer engine . while the Lancer Evolution has installed an in-line engine.

The two vehicles are often "dueled" and compared against each other in various tests by car magazines.

Evolutionary stages

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  Evo VI

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  Evo VIII

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  Evo IX

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  Evo X

Technical data Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI / IX / X

Prototype with electric motors

Introduced in 2005, the Mitsubishi on the Lancer Evolution IX based Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MIEV ( M Mitsubishi I n-wheel motor e lectric V ehicle). The vehicle has four electrically driven wheel hub motors with a total output of 200 kW (50 kW per motor) and a maximum torque of 518 Nm. It reaches a top speed of 180 km / h and has a range of 250 km. At the Shikoku EV Rallye 2005, a Japanese racing event for electric vehicles , the Lancer Evolution MIEV was to start for the first time.

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The lancer in other countries

Proton Pert (Evo 7, Group N) at the Rallye Deutschland 2004

In a few countries, the Lancer is also offered under the name Carisma or Mirage . In addition, it was built or sold under license by the Malaysian company Proton, first as Proton Wira and later as Proton Pert and u. a. also used as a rally vehicle.

literature

• Automobil Revue , catalog number 2007 (technical data, prices)
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, Japanese sales brochure, print number 3SXGA8A070 (10/2007) (technical data, prices)
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, German advance brochure (04/2008) (technical data)

Web links

Commons : Mitsubishi Lancer  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website of the Lancer sports sedan
• Official Lancer Sportback website
• Official website Evolution X
• Official website of Grand Lancer

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Mitsubishi is killing the Lancer this summer (English)
2. ↑ ^{a b c} Auto Catalog 1978 , pp. 200–201
3. ↑ Mitsubishi Uruguay (Spanish)
4. ↑ caribbeanmotors.com (Mitsubishi in the Netherlands Antilles) ( Memento from March 6, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) (English)
5. ↑ Lancer GLX on mitsubishi-motors.cl ( Memento from July 11, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) (Spanish)
6. ↑ The Lancer in the 2009 Euro NCAP crash test
7. ↑ 2017 Mitsubishi Grand Lancer Launched in China and Taiwan (English)
8. ↑ http://www.autobild.de/artikel/fahrbericht-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-mr-699123.html
9. ↑ MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION MIEV - Motoren-Quartett , Spiegel Online , May 11, 2007.