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Mitsubishi Lancer III

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Engine versions

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6 versions · 4 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.2 (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1986–1988
1.2 (55 KM) Selected Gasoline 55 KM 1984–1986
1.5 (70 KM) Selected Gasoline 70 KM 1985–1988
1.5 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1983–1988
1.8 Diesel (58 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 58 KM 1984–1986
1.8 Diesel (60 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 60 KM 1986–1988

Selected engine version

1.2 (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1988

Engine power
60 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Version
Lancer III
Engine
1.2 (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1986
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
60 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.2 (55 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1986

Engine power
55 KM
Torque
90 Nm
Engine displacement
1,198 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.9 s
Maximum speed
150 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Version
Lancer III
Engine
1.2 (55 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1986
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
150 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
4G16
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1198 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
68.2 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
55 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
90 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.38
Curb weight
835 kg
Gross weight
1340 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4125 mm
Width
1635 mm
Height
1360 mm
Wheelbase
2380 mm
Front track
1390 mm
Rear track
1340 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 (70 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1988

Engine power
70 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Version
Lancer III
Engine
1.5 (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1985
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
70 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1988

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
113 Nm
Engine displacement
1,468 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.7 s
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Version
Lancer III
Engine
1.5 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
4G15
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1468 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75.5 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
5 l
Power
75 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
113 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.38
Curb weight
860 kg
Gross weight
1340 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4125 mm
Width
1635 mm
Height
1360 mm
Wheelbase
2380 mm
Front track
1390 mm
Rear track
1340 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.8 Diesel (58 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1984–1986

Engine power
58 KM
Torque
108 Nm
Engine displacement
1,795 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.5 s
Maximum speed
145 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Version
Lancer III
Engine
1.8 Diesel (58 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1986
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
145 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
4D65
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1795 cm³
Fuel injection system
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Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80.6 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Engine oil capacity
5.6 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
58 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
108 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.38
Curb weight
930 kg
Gross weight
1400 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4125 mm
Width
1635 mm
Height
1360 mm
Wheelbase
2380 mm
Front track
1390 mm
Rear track
1340 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.8 Diesel (60 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1986–1988

Engine power
60 KM
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Basic version information

Brand
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Version
Lancer III
Engine
1.8 Diesel (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1986
End of production
1988
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine model / code
4D65
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.6 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
60 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no