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Then turn off the air conditioning, which soaks up a surprising amount of the engine's horsepower and lb-ft of torque. Because of the gearing, rev to redline in first or you're stuck with too little rpm when you shift into second to climb toward its torpm powerband.
Torque tops out at rpm. You have to shift to third for the 0-tomph run, as the rev limiter cuts in at about 59 mph. The 2. When you do unleash that power and attack a corner or the test slalom, those non-upgraded tires tend to scrub off speed. So add a tire swap to your shopping list.
Front: Independent strut with. Rear: Multilink with antiroll bar. Fuel gal : Cargo cu ft : Horsepower: rpm. Torque lb-ft : rpm. Compression ratio: 9. Valvetrain: sohc. Fuel delivery: Electronic. Fuel requirement: 87 octane. Front-wheel drive. Transmission: Five-speed manual. Final drive ratio: 4. Comparing the Lancer's track and road performance to a couple of four-cylinder competitors we recently tested, the Honda Civic EX and Nissan Sentra SE, the Lancer doesn't fare well.
It trailed both those cars in every category in the Road Test Data chart above except for four: 60 to 80 mph the Mitsu tops the Sentra SE by 1.
Known as an affordable and dependable compact sedan, the sporty Lancer was loads of fun to drive. Meanwhile the Lancer Evolution, popular on the world rally scene, established itself as a performance workhorse that put other sportscars in its rearview mirror, and a smile on its drivers faces. But its legacy lives on through the passion of our drivers and our innovative, ambitious lineup. Sign up to our newsletter for more exciting, exclusive Mitsubishi content, blogs and updates.
While the Lancer and Lancer Evolution were based on the same platform and shared the same DNA, there were many differences between the two cars, with power, drivetrain FWD vs AWD , and a stiffer suspension on Lancer Evolution being the key differentials. The Lancer Evolution X was Evolution's tenth and last-generation model. Mitsubishi discontinued production of the Lancer and Lancer Evolution. However, due to popular demand in China and Taiwan, the Lancer nameplate lives on in these markets with the Lancer EX sport sedan.
As efficiency and versatility became increasingly important to consumers, Mitsubishi decided to focus their efforts on crossover vehicles and electric or hybrid cars in order to meet customer demand.
The farewell model - Lancer Evolution Final Edition - boasted hp and lb-ft of torque, with an estimated top speed of mph. Lancer Evolution utilized a variety of engines based on the best Mitsubishi technology of the time. From it supported a 4G63 turbocharged engine. From the 4B11 turbocharged engine was the game changer. There are no plans to bring back the Lancer or Lancer Evolution. The Mitsubishi Lancer - named after a soldier of the cavalry regiment in Europe's knightly age-debuted on the world stage in Styled for superior aerodynamic drag and a robust monocoque chassis for increased performance, the very first Lancer was powered by engines using Mitsubishi Clean Air technology.
It was the first model to be certified as having a low-pollution engine by the U. Environmental Protection Agency. After nearly three decades and a successful run in Europe and Asia, the Lancer launched in the United States in , powered by a 2. Over the years Lancer's popularity grew as additional, more powerful trims and models - such as the Lancer GT, Lancer Ralliart, Lancer Sportback LS and Lancer Sportback Ralliart - were added to the line, bridging the gap between the Lancer's base model and its high-performance sibling: Lancer Evolution.
Slowly, however, market demand started shifting towards vehicles offering greater versatility and space, and cars with smaller environmental footprints. In , Mitsubishi decided to stop production of the Lancer and shift its focus over to crossovers and SUVs, as well as electric and hybrid powertrains. Today, Lancer's performance legacy continues to endure with Mitsubishi's versatile crossovers and efficient city cars.
The first Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was launched in - rally-bred from its inception.
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