Sunday, August 23, 2015

Mitsubishi Lancer - Generation 6 (1993-1999)

MITSUBISHI LANCER (1993-1999)

Replacing the "Singkit" Lancer in 1993, this one brought a rounder shape that was a trend during that time. No further updates were brought and succeeded by the "Pizza" model in 1996. Note that the EX was sold until 1999.

OWNERSHIP DETAILSGLXIGLIEXEL
Years Available1993-August 19961993-August 1996September 1996-July 19991993-August 1996
ENGINE SPECS
Engine4G92A 1.6 DOHC 16V I44G15 1.5 SOHC 16V I44G13 1.3 SOHC 12V I44G13 1.3 SOHC 12V I4
Horsepower114hp @ 6,000rpm92hp @ 6,000rpm73hp @ 6,000rpm73hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque134Nm @ 4,500rpm122Nm @ 3,000rpm106Nm @ 3,500rpm106Nm @ 3,500rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionCarburetorCarburetor
Transmission5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity50 Liters50 Liters50 Liters50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,270mm4,270mm4,270mm4,270mm
Width1,690mm1,690mm1,690mm1,690mm
Height1,395mm1,395mm1,395mm1,395mm
Wheelbase2,500mm2,500mm2,500mm2,500mm
Curb Weight1,050kg (MT), 1,070kg (AT)950kg930kg930kg
Body Style4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating5555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut with StabilizerMcPherson Strut with StabilizerMcPherson Strut with StabilizerMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link with StabilizerMulti-Link with StabilizerMulti-Link with StabilizerMulti-Link with Stabilizer
Front BrakesVented DiscsVented DiscsVented DiscsVented Discs
Rear BrakesDrum BrakesDrum BrakesDrum BrakesDrum Brakes
Tires
Wheels14 Inch Alloy14 Inch Alloy13 Inch Steel13 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags0000
Anti-Lock BrakesNoneNoneNoneNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Chrome Roof Drip, Belt Moldings, and Door HandlesAdds: Body Color Bumpers and Side MirrorsAdds: Body Color Door HandlesBlack Bumpers, Side Mirrors, and Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialUrethaneUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManualManual
Seating MaterialFabricFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: NoneAdds: TachometerNoneNone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsAdds: SteeringNoneNone
Climate ControlManualManualManualManual
Audio System1DIN AM/FM/Cassette1DIN AM/FM/Cassette1DIN AM/FM/Cassette1DIN AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers4422
Steering Wheel ControlsNoneNoneNoneNone
AlarmNoneNoneNoneNone
Keyless EntryNoneNoneNoneNone
NOTESPower Mirrors available from November 1994Power Steering available from September 1995Sold alongside the current model until 1999
RIVALSDaewoo Racer, Honda Civic, Mazda 323, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla