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Mitsubishi Diamante I 3.0 i V6 24V (210 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Diamante:
The Mitsubishi Diamante is an automobile that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2005. The first series was a hardtop introduced to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989. It went on sale in Japan exclusively in May 1990 and won that year's Japan Car of the Year award. It was created by splicing an extra 6. 6 cm right down the middle of the Mitsubishi Galant, which itself had won the Japan Car of the Year award in 1987. The Diamante's platform was also used for the sporty Mitsubishi 3000GT....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Mitsubishi Diamante (I). With 270 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1580 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Diamante I was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official star rating is available. Safety features for its era would have included ABS and standard airbags (depending on market and trim).
3.0 i V6 24V (210 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivering the same 210 Hp as its AWD counterpart, this FWD version offered brisk acceleration and strong performance, feeling slightly lighter on its feet.
Fuel Economy
At 8.7 l/100 km, this FWD 3.0L V6 provided excellent fuel economy for its power output, making it a strong choice for performance-minded drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and powerful V6 engine options
- • Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for enhanced traction
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Refined ride quality suitable for long journeys
- • Good feature set for its era
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially for 3.0L AWD models
- • Interior design is dated by modern standards
- • Potential for complex maintenance on AWD systems as they age
- • Limited availability of parts for older models
- • Not as agile as some European rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Diamante |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 i V6 24V (210 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 210 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2972 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 91.1 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.5 kg/Hp, 132.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 170.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1580 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 418 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4740 mm mm |
| Width: | 1775 mm mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2720 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 H |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Mitsubishi Diamante, what would it be?