Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) (1988–1998)
The Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) was offered with 11 gasoline engine versions, from 60 to 160 hp, built 1988–1998.
EnlargeProduction years1988–1998
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length155.5 in (3,950 mm)
Width65.7 in (1,670 mm)
Height54.3 in (1,380 mm)
Cargo volume7.8 cu ft (222 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)
All Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 (C51A) (70 hp) | 1988–1992 | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | |||||
| 1.3 GL (60 hp) | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | |||||
| 1.5 GLXi (C52A) (84 hp) | 1988–1992 | Gasoline | 84 hp (62 kW) | Front-wheel drive | ||||
| 1.6 DOHC (160 hp) | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 163 lb-ft (221 Nm) | 6.7 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 GTi 16V (C53A) (124 hp) | 1988–1998 | Gasoline | 124 hp (91 kW) | |||||
| 1.8 (97 hp) | 1988–1992 | Gasoline | 97 hp (71 kW) | 104 lb-ft (141 Nm) | 12.6 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 Diesel GLX (C54A) (60 hp) | 1988–1992 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | |||||
| 1.3 12V (C51A) (75 hp) | 1990–1992 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) | 12.3 s | 101 mph (163 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.3 12V (C51A) (75 hp) Automatic | 1990–1992 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) | 12.3 s | 101 mph (163 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.5 (C52A) CAT (90 hp) | 1990–1992 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 93 lb-ft (126 Nm) | 11.7 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 GTi 16V (C58A) CAT (136 hp) | 1990–1992 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 119 lb-ft (162 Nm) | 7.9 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Front-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.