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Mitsubishi Starion A18_A 2.0 Turbo ECi (A183A) (170 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Starion:
The Mitsubishi Starion is a sports car which was manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1982 until 1989 — with badge engineered variants marketed in North America as the Conquest, under the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth brands. It is a two-door coupé with a fastback design and seating for four passengers. The Starion's straight-four engine is mounted in the front and drives the rear wheels, with some models being turbocharged.
The Starion was one of the first modern Japanese turbocharged performance automobiles with electronic fuel injection....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A18_A Overview:
Mitsubishi Starion (A18_A). With 245 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1190 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Starion A18_A was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP, and therefore has no official safety rating from the organization. Safety features are rudimentary by modern standards.
2.0 Turbo ECi (A183A) (170 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers strong, characteristic turbocharged performance for its era, making it a spirited and engaging drive with good acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Achieves a respectable 7.3 l/100 km combined, which was competitive for a performance turbo coupe in the early 80s.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic 80s styling with pop-up headlights
- • Strong turbocharged performance for its era
- • Engaging rear-wheel-drive handling dynamics
- • Growing classic car appeal and collector interest
- • Distinctive and unique presence on the road
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Interior plastics and design show their age
- • Potential for maintenance issues with older turbo systems if not well-kept
- • Parts availability can be challenging for specific components
- • Fuel economy, while good for its time, is not modern-day efficient
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Starion |
| Generation: | A18_A |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 Turbo ECi (A183A) (170 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 85.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4G63-T |
| Engine displacement: | 1997 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.65 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7 kg/Hp, 142.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 205.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1190 |
| Max. weight: | 1650 |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 925 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4424 mm mm |
| Width: | 1705 mm mm |
| Height: | 1315 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2435 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1385 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1395 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 255 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 247 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
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