1987-1993 Lancer OverviewMitsubishi Lancer Overview (1987 - 1993)
1987 - 1993
Tech Specs Summary
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- 90 - 124 mph
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- 8.3 - 18.0 seconds
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- 59 - 134 hp
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- 24.2 - 39.9 mpg
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- 2,083 - 2,544 lbs
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- 11.9 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 16.3 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 11.3 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi between 1987 - 1993. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a sedan, wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available from either a 1.8 L Inline 4 diesel engine or 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Lancer is the Mitsubishi Lancer Hatch 1800 GTi-16V which scores 2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 134 hp and a power/weight ratio of 18.98 lb/hp it has a top speed of 124 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 1800 GL Diesel is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 802 miles and can store 16.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,213 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.