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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,922 (DE)
2,944 (ES)
3,032 (GTS)
GVWR: 4,079
Weight distribution: 60/40
59/41 (GTS)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 15.3
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 32.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link
Multi-link; anti-roll bar (ES & GTS)
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
GTS: 11.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 8.0 in. power-assisted drums
ES: 10.3 in. power-assisted discs
GTS: 11.9 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.; MIVEC
Displacement: 1,998
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 152 (CA: 143) at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 146 (CA: 143) at 4,250
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 21 (MT) - 22 (CVT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 29
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.54, 1.91, 1.33, 1.03, 0.82
Final Drive: 4.24
 
Type: Sportronic CVT
Ratios: 2.35, 1.40, 1.07, 0.83, 063, 0.52
Final Drive: 6.12
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 180.0
Width [in.]: 69.4
Height [in.]: 58.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.7
Front Track [in.]: 60.2
Rear Track [in.]: 60.2
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 94.8
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.9
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.1
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.7
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.3
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 54.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 11.6
Standard Features
  • 1 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 205/60 R16 all-season tires
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual front bucket seats
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Ashtray in front
  • Auto-off headlights
  • Automatic equalizer
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front
  • Day-time running lights
  • Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Halogen headlights
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • MP3 Player
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Rear fixed bench seats
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front and rear doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 84 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] 120 / 100,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash