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Mitsubishi Diamante I 2.0 i V6 24V (145 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Diamante:
The Mitsubishi Diamante is an automobile that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2005. The first series was a hardtop introduced to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989. It went on sale in Japan exclusively in May 1990 and won that year's Japan Car of the Year award. It was created by splicing an extra 6. 6 cm right down the middle of the Mitsubishi Galant, which itself had won the Japan Car of the Year award in 1987. The Diamante's platform was also used for the sporty Mitsubishi 3000GT....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Mitsubishi Diamante (I). With 182 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1400 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Diamante I was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official star rating is available. Safety features for its era would have included ABS and standard airbags (depending on market and trim).
2.0 i V6 24V (145 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0L V6 offered adequate power for daily commuting, providing a smooth but not particularly spirited driving experience.
Fuel Economy
With 7.4 l/100 km, this was the most fuel-efficient option in the lineup, making it a sensible choice for urban and mixed driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and powerful V6 engine options
- • Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for enhanced traction
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Refined ride quality suitable for long journeys
- • Good feature set for its era
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially for 3.0L AWD models
- • Interior design is dated by modern standards
- • Potential for complex maintenance on AWD systems as they age
- • Limited availability of parts for older models
- • Not as agile as some European rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Diamante |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i V6 24V (145 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 145 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 182 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| 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: | 78.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 418 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4740 mm mm |
| Width: | 1775 mm mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2720 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/70 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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