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Mitsubishi Lancer V Wagon 1.6 16V (113 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Lancer:
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1973 until 2024.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times, and has been sold as the Mitsubishi Galant Fortis in Japan since 2007. It has also been sold as Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis in Taiwan with a different facelift than the Galant Fortis. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V Wagon Overview:
Mitsubishi Lancer (V Wagon). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1035 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.2 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 16V (113 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power and responsiveness for daily driving, feeling adequately brisk for its class and era.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for a naturally aspirated petrol engine of its size, suitable for mixed driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability
- • Practical and spacious wagon body style
- • Good fuel economy, especially the diesel
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
- • Optional 4WD for improved traction
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Performance can be modest, especially with the diesel
- • Ride comfort is basic, not luxurious
- • Lack of modern amenities
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Hatchback: 1991 - 1992).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Lancer |
| Generation: | V Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 16V (113 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 113 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.8 Hp/l [40mm more] |
| Torque: | 137 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4G92 More details about the engine 4G92 |
| Engine displacement: | 1597 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.2 kg/Hp, 109.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1035 |
| Max. weight: | 1600 |
| Max load: | 565 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 740 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 470 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4275 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Height: | 1420 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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