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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
The Ralliart also came equipped with a cosmetic rear deck spoiler, and clear rear tail lights.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Mitsubishi Lancer
Mitsubishi built the Lancer in 1988–2017. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart to the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer GT. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1988–2017
- Brand from
- Japan
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars
How it changed
Power went from 162 hp in the 2004 Lancer Sportback Ralliart to 168 hp in the 2016 Lancer GT. It got heavier along the way: 1,290 kg for the 2004 car, 1,425 kg for the 2016. The most powerful here is the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback at 240 hp (179 kW), more than 51% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, in 7.0 s.
Every Lancer in the catalog
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, popularly referred to as the "Evo", is a sports sedan and rally car based on the Lancer that was manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 until 2016. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a Roman numeral. All generations use two-litre intercooled turbo inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems.
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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil, for the first time at an international motor show, the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback at the Le Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 (Paris Motor Show 2008) being held in Halls 1-8 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 2 (October 4 for the general public) through October 19.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer GT
Mitsubishi's stylish and renowned Lancer compact sports sedan enters 2016 with a number of key design and feature improvements to set it apart from the pack.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lancer Sportback Ralliart | 162 hp (121 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.6 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 27 mpg |
| 2006 Lancer Evolution MR | 162 hp (121 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.6 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 26 mpg |
| 2009 Lancer Sportback | 240 hp (179 kW) | 253 lb-ft (343 Nm) | 7.0 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg |
| 2016 Lancer GT | 168 hp (125 kW) | 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) | — | — | 1,425 kg (3,142 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | CVT | 30 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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