Is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS AWD?
The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact sedan available in DE, ES, GTS and Ralliart trim levels. The Ralliart ups the performance ante with a turbocharged engine, an automated dual-clutch manual transmission (with shift paddles) and all-wheel drive. The latter also features keyless ignition and entry.
How big is the engine in a Mitsubishi Lancer?
It was a great idea, but the 2.4-liter engine—although larger than the 2.0-liter engines of the ES and LS models—lacked enough luster to really differentiate it from the base cars. But let’s try to forget all that, because this new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart contains real Evo DNA—and Mitsu gets the chemistry dead right. —Barry Winfield
How much torque does a Mitsu Lancer Ralliart have?
Mitsu utilizes an air-to-air intercooler that’s about 54-percent smaller, too. Specific tuning of the engine’s MIVEC variable-valve timing and the twin-tailpipe exhaust system has resulted in a torque peak of 253 lb.-ft. at 3,000 rpm—only 47 lb.-ft. less than that of the 2008 Mistubishi Evolution, and at an engine speed that’s 1400 rpm lower.
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer a mainstream economy car?
The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer isn’t a mainstream economy car like a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla, as it lacks the refinement, fuel economy and reputation to match up with these cars. But that’s fine by us.
When did the Mitsubishi Lancer come out in Australia?
The Lancer was released in Australia in October 2007, designated the CJ series and was initially available in ES, VR and VRX trims. The ES included cruise control, driver, passenger and knee airbags, stability and traction control as standard.
It was a great idea, but the 2.4-liter engine—although larger than the 2.0-liter engines of the ES and LS models—lacked enough luster to really differentiate it from the base cars. But let’s try to forget all that, because this new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart contains real Evo DNA—and Mitsu gets the chemistry dead right. —Barry Winfield
Mitsu utilizes an air-to-air intercooler that’s about 54-percent smaller, too. Specific tuning of the engine’s MIVEC variable-valve timing and the twin-tailpipe exhaust system has resulted in a torque peak of 253 lb.-ft. at 3,000 rpm—only 47 lb.-ft. less than that of the 2008 Mistubishi Evolution, and at an engine speed that’s 1400 rpm lower.
When did the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2 come out?
The GSR version of the Evolution I was the only Evolution Lancer released with a Viscous Limited Slip Rear Differential ( VLSD ). The subsequent Evolution Lancer models all featured rear mechanical plate type LSD’s. The Evolution II was upgraded in December 1993, and was produced until February 1995.
The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer isn’t a mainstream economy car like a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla, as it lacks the refinement, fuel economy and reputation to match up with these cars. But that’s fine by us.