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Manufacturer: |
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Mitsubishi |
Country of Origin: |
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Japan |
Designer: |
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n/a |
Years of Manufacture: |
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1978 – 1982 (Australia to 1990) |
Date of Introduction: |
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n/a |
Number Built: |
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n/a |
Price at Introduction: |
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n/a |
To Identify: |
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n/a |
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Body: |
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Unitary construction (Monocoque) |
Front Track: |
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53.9 in. / 1370 mm |
Rear Track: |
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52.8 in. / 1340 mm |
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Total Length |
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194.2 in. / 3790 mm |
Total width: |
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62.4 in. / 1585 mm |
Height at kerb weight: |
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53 in. / 1345 mm |
Ground Clearance: |
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6 in. / 152 mm |
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Capacity: |
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1410cc |
Type: |
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Iron and light alloy, 4 cylinders, 5 main bearings and camshaft chain, Overhead Cam |
Configuration: |
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Transversly mounted driving front wheels |
Head: |
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Iron |
Fuel System: |
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Aisin twin choke carburettor |
Bore & Stroke: |
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74.0 (2.91) x 82.0 (3.23) |
Power: |
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70 bhp (DIN) @ 5,000 rpm |
Torque: |
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78.1 lb. ft. @ 3,500 rpm |
Compression Ratio: |
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9.0 to 1 |
Choke: |
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n/a |
Ignition and Electrical: |
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Contact Breaker ignition, 12V 40 Ah Battery and 45A Alternator |
Exhaust: |
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Single tail pipe |
Fuel Capacity: |
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n/a |
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Manual, 4 speed floor mounted in Power Mode: |
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1st: 4.23:1 / 4.5 mph at 1000 rpm / 27 mph |
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2nd: 2.37:1 / 8.0 mph at 1000 rpm / 48 mph |
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3rd: 1.47:1 / 12.9 mph at 1000 rpm / 77 mph |
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4th: 1.11:1 / 17.1 mph at 1000 rpm / 96 mph |
Manual, 4 speed floor mounted in Economy Mode: |
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1st: 3.27:1 / 5.8 mph at 1000 rpm / 35 mph |
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2nd: 1.83:1 / 10.3 mph at 1000 rpm / 62 mph |
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3rd: 1.14:1 / 16.6 mph at 1000 rpm / 87 mph |
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4th: 0.86:1 / 22.0 mph at 1000 rpm / 93 mph |
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0-50 mph (80 km/h): |
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Power: 9.4 secs / Economy: 9.6 secs |
0-60 mph (96.5 km/h): |
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Power: 13.8 secs / Economy: 13.3 secs |
0-100 mph (161 km/h): |
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n/a |
Standing ¼ mile: |
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Power: 19.3 seCoil Springs at 69 mph |
Top speed in Power Mode: |
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96 mph / 155 kmh @ 5,610 rpm |
Top speed in Economy Mode: |
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93 mph / 150 kmh @ 4,230 rpm |
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Brake Type: |
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Dual circuit brakes |
Front: |
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Disc, 9.0 in. diameter |
Rear: |
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Drum, 7.0 in. diameter |
Park Brake: |
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Centre, on rear drums |
Steering: |
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Rack and Pinion, no power assistance, steering wheel 15 inch. dia. |
Turns Lock-to-Lock: |
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3.8 |
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Front Suspension |
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MacPherson strut, Coil Springs , Mitsubishi telescopic dampers with Anti-Roll Bar |
Rear Suspension: |
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Trailing arms, Coil Springs , telescopic dampers |
Wheels: |
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Pressed steel disc, 4½ in. Rims |
Tyres: |
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Michelin XZX steel radial, 155SR 13, Front 23 PSI, Rear 23 PSI |
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Visibility / Driving Position: |
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Visibility was excellent, with slim pillars and plenty of glass (which was slightly tinted). |
Heater: |
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Water valve type heater |
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Cloth and PVC seats, PVC headlining |
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Laminated |
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Speedometer |
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Tachometer |
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Fuel Gauge |
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Temperature Gauge |
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Power / Economy indicator, located centrally between fuel and temp gauges |
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Notes: The rear shelf folded on itself to give access to the boot. If more room was needed, the shelf could be folded down against the rear seat back. With the full load space in use, the shelf could be used as a barrier to stop boxes sliding into the front seats. The clothend vinyl trimmed front seats lacked sideways support; there was a hole on the end of the facia panel for side window demisting air. Access to the rear was a bit cramped, and head and knee room was not over generous.
Heating: The water valve system used had a mind of its own, temperature fluctuating wildly according to engine and road speed. Ventilation was generally good, with stale air being
exhausted through grilles set in the trailing edges of the doors, rather than around the rear window or quarter panels. For extra through-flow, the rear windows could be opened on over-centre latches. |
