Road Test: Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 INVEX

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
Type		In line, 4-cyl
Made of		Cast iron block, aluminium head
Installation		Transverse
Valvetrain		4 valves/cyl, SOHC
Displacement		1834cc
Bore x Stroke		81mmx89mm
Comp Ratio		9.51 (+/- 0.3)
Max Power		118.3PS@5500rpm
Max Torque		162Nm@4000rpm
Max Engine Speed		6700rpm
PS/Litre		64.50PS/litre
Power/Weight		105.15PS/ton
Fuel		Unleaded Petrol

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission		4 speed auto with manual mode

Gear	Ratio	Overall Ratio	Kmph/1000rpm
1^st	2.842	11.484	9.613
2^nd	1.529	6.178	17.86
3^rd	1.000	4.041	27.31
4^th	0.712	2.877	38.37
Final Drive Ratio		4.041
Rev Gear Ratio		2.480
Rpm@90kmph in 4th		2345

CHASSIS & BODY
Layout	Front engine, FWD
Body/Frame	Monocoque
Brakes Front	184mm ventilated discs
Rear	180mm drums
Assist Type	Vacuum,
Wheels F/R	5.0Jx13
Tyres	MRF ZV2K 175/80 R13
Steering	Power assist rack and pinion
Overall ratio	45.74
Turns lock to lock	2.79
Turning circle dia	10.2m

SUSPENSION
Front	MacPherson sturts, coil springs with stabiliser bar
Rear		Independent, multi link suspension with stabiliser bar, hydraulic double acting shock absorbers

INSTRUMENTATION & EQUIPMENT
240kmph speedo, 6000rpm tacho redlined at 6500rpm, temp & fuel gauges, odo and trip meter, A/C, tilt steering column, power steering, power windows, electrically adjustable rearview mirrors, AM/FM radio with in-dash cassette player, cup holders, digital clock, twin glove box.

PERFORMANCE

ROLL ON
Kmph	3rd	4th
40 - 50	2.54s
50 - 60	2.91s	2.85s
60 - 70	2.94s	3.44s
70 - 80	2.87s	3.98s
80 - 90	3.07s	4.77s
90 - 100	2.91s	5.03s
100 110		5.47s
110 - 120		5.10s
MAX SPEEDS
Gear	True Speed	Speedo
1	65.3	656
2	118	125
3	170.9	180
4	172.5	182
*Top speed achieved in 4th gear & recoded using Racelogic VBOX II system with DGPS.

FUEL ECONOMY
Overall+	10.52kmpl
City*	9.4kmpl
Highway	13.88kmpl
Worst	6.6kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 litres
Range	526km
+ is 75% city driving and 25% highway driving * with AC

BRAKING
Minimum Stopping Distance
From 100kmph	49.37m/3.35s
From 80kmph	35.26m/3.12s
Control	Good
Brake Feel	Good
Overall Break Rating	Good

Tester's Notes:
This road test has been carried out using Mobil Engine Oils for optimum protection and performance.