Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Mitsubishi's motorsports division Ralliart worked on the hatchback version of the Lancer's ninth generation, offering a well-balanced package between a sports car and a family vehicle.
The Japanese automaker introduced the hatchback for the Lancer as a family-oriented vehicle, but the car's design didn't impress too much. In addition, the world financial crisis cut deep holes into the manufacturer's pockets, and Mitsubishi had to come up with something and survive the collapsing automotive market.
The car's front fascia was similar to the one provided by the Evolution X, but there were some differences between them. At the front, the Ralliart version featured a small red badge on the broad black grille. Unlike its X-sibling, it didn't feature a silver horizontal slat on the bumper area. The car's profile, with its raked-forward windscreen, abruptly ended the vehicle, not in the most elegant way. Yet, the Ralliart version managed to save things a little by adding a massive roof spoiler on top of the tailgate.
Inside, the cabin was designed mostly for comfortable yet sporty rides. There were no sports seats on the Ralliart, but the high-bolstered ones did provide adequate side support. In addition, the center console hosted the automatic transmission lever instead of the six-speed manual stick. Last but not least, the carmaker added paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. Like its non-Ralliart sibling of the Lancer Sportback, this sportier version also featured a split-folding rear bench.
Under the hood, Mitsubishi's motorsports department installed the same inline-four, turbocharged gasoline engine featured on the Evo X, but with fewer ponies. It was paired with a six-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox that sent the power in all corners. Yet, the transmission was not as evolved as the one provided for the Evolution X. However, it still featured a rear limited-slip differential and an adaptive center diff.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 MIVEC Turbo 6AT (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 177 KW @ 6000 RPM 240 HP @ 6000 RPM 237 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 253 lb-ft @ 2500-4725 RPM 343 Nm @ 2500-4725 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
Height: | 59.6 in (1514 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 0.9/0.8 in (23/20 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.7 in (2634 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3516 lbs (1595 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4508 lbs (2045 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 243 g/km |