Mitsubishi Lancer CA, 6 generation 06.1988 - 10.1991

In 1987, the third generation of the Mitsubishi Mirage was released - first in a hatchback, to which a sedan with a longer wheelbase later joined (January 1988). Taking the latter as a basis, in June of the same 1988, the company released an elegant five-door model that combines the advantages of a comfortable sedan and a practical hatchback - this type of body is called liftback. Together with the export version of the sedan, the name Lancer was used for the liftback, which first appeared in the Mitsubishi model line back in 1973. Thus, we can actually talk about the sixth generation of the machine under this name. Together with Mirages, the car received Orion series gasoline engines of 1.3 and 1.5 liters and Saturn engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters.
 The company offered customers different versions of the Lancer liftback, each of which was created for its own consumer audience: utilitarian S, Etranger more profitable in price and in-cabin equipment, more advanced SZ, the top SX Saloon, as well as the SR sports series and the flagship GSR, which took the top of the model row. If the most affordable versions of S could only be offered by a radio receiver, then the expensive versions ideally suited the role of a family car, having on board a full power package, a steering column adjustable in two planes, high-quality seat upholstery, a two-story cassette player with an equalizer, powerful speakers and amplifier, rear wiper, fog lights, comfortable seats with armrests, sunroof, etc. d.

 The most low-powered Mitsubishi Lancer from 1988-1991 was content with a 67-horsepower 1.3-liter 4G13 engine or its 79-horsepower version. The main modifications were considered models with a 1.5-liter 4G15, which were able to satisfy most buyers with their characteristics (85 or 100 hp). The atmospheric 1.6-liter engine of the 4G61 series had a return of 130 hp. And the turbo return reached 145 liters. with. In 1989, the power of turbo models was increased to 160 “forces”. Their DOHC 16V-T engine created a torque of 221 Nm at 2500 rpm and was able to spin up to a cut-off of 7700 rpm without much tension, giving Lancer amazing agility - it could accelerate from zero to 100 km / h in about 8 seconds In addition, a 1.8-liter 4D65 diesel engine, which produced 61-76 liters, was installed on the liftback, as well as on the Mirage sedan. with.

 Mitsubishi Lancer has an independent front suspension (suspension strut type MacPherson strut) and semi-dependent or dependent on the rear. A dual-mode suspension was installed with the turbo engine, which can change the characteristics of its work in order to achieve sharper handling and, as a result, a higher speed of movement. These cars were also equipped with brake discs on all four wheels (front ventilated) and were equipped with lower profile tires of size 195 / 60R14, better suited to gambling driving. Optionally, a limited slip differential with a viscous clutch could be installed. In the standard configurations, front ventilated disc brakes and drum brakes were installed on the rear, tires with a size of 175 / 70R13 or 155SR13. The dimensions of the liftback body practically did not differ from the Mirage sedan: length 4235 mm (285 mm longer than the three-door hatchback Mirage) width 1670 mm, height 1380 mm. The length of the wheelbase was the same 2455 mm versus 2385 mm for the hatchback. Interior dimensions: 1770 x 1380 x 1155. The rear seat is folded in parts. Trunk volume 320 liters.

 Compared to its predecessors, the Mitsubishi Lancer has become more secure: for example, in some versions the optional anti-lock braking system was installed. The car body has zones of programmed deformation, a rear wiper was installed to improve visibility in bad weather, the front seat belts were adjustable in height, there were side three-point belts for rear passengers. Like many legendary Japanese cars that were produced during the economic “bubble”, the Mirage / Lancer family offered numerous innovations and technologies, was astonished by the variety of its model range, which made it very highly appreciated by customers both in Japan and abroad. Used cars often act as an interesting object for tuning. If we discard the tightness of the cabin, the sophisticated tuning of the carburetor versions, everyday maintenance mainly complicates the inaccessibility of spare parts.