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  Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
 

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Click here to download printer friendly version Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil, for the first time at an international motor show, the Lancer Sportback at the Le Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 (Paris Motor Show 2008) being held in Halls 1-8 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 2 (October 4 for the general public) through October 19. The Lancer Sportback will have its European launch this fall with a phased introduction into the various countries in the region.

The company will also be displaying the Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Sportback Ralliart models that are based on the Lancer sports sedan and Lancer Sportback. These models are powered by a Turbocharged engine mated to Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) and delivering power to all four wheels through an Active Center Differential.

With its inverted-slant nose and trapezoidal grille that defines the Mitsubishi Motors design identity the sporty Lancer Sportback is a 5-door sport hatchback, a body type that is very popular in Europe. The model is available in versions powered by 1.5-liter (109PS) or 1.8-liter (143PS) gasoline engines or by a 2.0-liter (140PS) Turbo diesel engine. The Lancer Sportback offers an "auto-folding function" which enhances luggage compartment convenience through adjustable rear floor height and rear seatbacks that can be tipped forward via a lever located in the luggage compartment. The series is due to be joined by a model powered by Mitsubishi Motors' new diesel engine in spring of 2009.

The Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Sportback Ralliart models use a new Turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC*2 engine [maximum output 177 kW (240PS), maximum torque 343 Nm (35 kgm)]. This is mated to Mitsubishi's high-efficiency Twin Clutch SST transmission with an Active Center Differential, for extremely responsive steering and traction through tailoring the amount of torque fed to each wheel to optimally suit driving conditions. Also helping to significantly raise the basic performance attributes of these cars over the Lancer base model are 2-pot caliper front brakes and a larger brake master cylinder.

Company press release, last updated on June 23, 2008

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General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2008
Introduced at 2008 Paris Motor Show

Engine
Configuration MIVEC Straight 4
Location Front, transversely mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 1.998 liter / 121.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke 86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 86.0 mm (3.4 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Turbo
Power 235 bhp / 175 KW
Torque 343 Nm / 253 ft lbs
BHP/Liter 118 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, Eibach coil springs, Bilstein mono-tube dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Multi-link, forged aluminium control arms, Eibach coil springs, Bilstein shock absorbers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes Brembo ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 6 speed Automatic
Drive All wheel drive

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