Saturday, August 22, 2015

Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan - Generation 7.1 (1996-1999)

MITSUBISHI LANCER (1996-1999)

Referred as the "Pizza" due to the design of the taillights whose reference lies on the Italian food, this generation of Lancer gave birth to a manu-matic shift mode as well as a GSR coupe version (featured separately).

OWNERSHIP DETAILSGLXI LimitedGLXIGLEL
Years Available1998-1999September 1996-June 1999September 1996-June 1999September 1996-June 1999
ENGINE SPECS
Engine4G92A 1.6 SOHC 16V I44G92A 1.6 SOHC 16V I44G15 1.5 SOHC 12V I44G13 1.3 SOHC 12V I4
Horsepower115hp @ 6,000rpm115hp @ 6,000rpm88hp @ 6,000rpm73hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque142Nm @ 5,000rpm142Nm @ 5,000rpm122Nm @ 4,000rpm106Nm @ 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 Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity50 Liters50 Liters50 Liters50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,420mm4,420mm4,420mm4,420mm
Width1,690mm1,690mm1,690mm1,690mm
Height1,410mm1,410mm1,410mm1,410mm
Wheelbase2,500mm2,500mm2,500mm2,500mm
Curb Weight1,020kg (MT), 1,040kg (AT)1,020kg (MT), 1,040kg (AT)980kg960kg
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 StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-LinkMulti-LinkMulti-LinkMulti-Link
Front BrakesVented DiscsVented DiscsVented DiscsVented Discs
Rear BrakesDrum BrakesDrum BrakesDrum BrakesDrum Brakes
Tires
Wheels14 Inch Alloy14 Inch Alloy14 Inch Alloy13 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags0000
Anti-Lock BrakesNoneNoneNoneNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFrontFrontNoneNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Available in Brown, Light Brown, and Purple. Limited BadgeAdds: Chrome Roof Drip, Belt Moldings, and Door HandlesAdds: Body Color Bumpers, Side Mirrors, and Door HandlesBlack Bumpers, Side Mirrors, and Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialUrethaneUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManualManual
Seating MaterialLeatherFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAdds: TachometerNone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteeringSteering
Climate ControlManualManualManualManual
Audio System1DIN AM/FM/Cassette1DIN AM/FM/Cassette1DIN AM/FM/Cassette1DIN AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers4442
Steering Wheel ControlsNoneNoneNoneNone
AlarmYesYesNoneNone
Keyless EntryNoneNoneNoneNone
NOTES
RIVALSDaewoo Espero, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 323 Familia, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla