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Reviews homepage -> Mitsubishi reviews -> 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer -> 1.5-litre MIVEC manual technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 119
0-62 mph (seconds): 11.6

Urban mpg: 34.4
Extra urban mpg: 52.3
Combined mpg: 44.1
CO2 (g/km): 153


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4570
Height (mm): 1490
Width (mm): 1760
Wheelbase (mm): 2635
Front track (mm): 1530
Rear track (mm): 1530
Gross weight (kg): 1750
Kerb weight (kg): 1250
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1100
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 59


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline naturally aspirated petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to Euro IV.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1499
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Double overhead camshafts. MIVEC variable valve timing.
Max. power (bhp): 107 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 105 at 4000 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox. Front-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.307:1
2nd: 1.913:1
3rd: 1.310:1
4th: 0.970:1
5th: 0.810:1
Reverse: 3.230:1
Final drive ratio: 4.529:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: McPherson struts.

Rear: Multi-link design.

Steering: Electric power assisted rack and pinion.

Brakes: Front: 381mm ventilated discs. Rear: 356mm solid discs. ABS and EBD standard across the range.

Wheels: Likely to be 16-inch alloys as standard.








 

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