1987-1992 Colt OverviewMitsubishi Colt Overview (1987 - 1992)
1987 - 1992
Tech Specs Summary
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- 92 - 124 mph
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- 7.9 - 16.8 seconds
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- 59 - 134 hp
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- 27.6 - 39.9 mpg
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- 2,028 - 2,368 lbs
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- 7.8 ft3
This generation of the Mitsubishi Colt was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi between 1987 - 1992. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came in 2 body styles, for example the Colt 1300 EL, GL and Colt 1500 GL, GLX. There are many power levels available from either a 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 1.8 L Inline 4 diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Colt is the Mitsubishi Colt 1800 GTi 16v which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 128 hp and a power/weight ratio of 17.33 lb/hp it has a top speed of 124 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mitsubishi Colt 1800 EL, GL Diesel is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 526 miles and can store 7.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 992 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,205 lbs.