Mitsubishi Lancer: generations and engines

The Mitsubishi Lancer has been built since 1979 in 16 generations, with 92 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1979–present

Generations16

Engine versions92

Power54–240 hp

Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Hatchback

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Mitsubishi Lancer generations

1979–1983
Mitsubishi Lancer II
- Sedan
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 54–170 hp
Engines below
1983–1984
Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore II
- Sedan
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 55–105 hp
Engines below
1983–1988
Mitsubishi Lancer III
- Sedan
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 55–75 hp
Engines below
1985–1992
Mitsubishi Lancer III Wagon
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
10 engine versions 58–94 hp
Generation specs
1988–1994
Mitsubishi Lancer IV
- Sedan
- Gasoline
7 engine versions 60–160 hp
Generation specs
1988–1994
Mitsubishi Lancer IV Hatchback
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
9 engine versions 60–136 hp
Engines below
1992–1996
Mitsubishi Lancer V
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
8 engine versions 68–115 hp
Generation specs
1992–2000
Mitsubishi Lancer V Wagon
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
3 engine versions 68–113 hp
Engines below
1995–2000
Mitsubishi Lancer VI
- Sedan
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 75–205 hp
Generation specs
2000–2004
Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia
- Sedan
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 105–125 hp
Engines below
2003–2009
Mitsubishi Lancer IX
- Sedan
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 82–135 hp
Generation specs
2003–2009
Mitsubishi Lancer IX Wagon
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 98–135 hp
Engines below
2007–2011
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback X (GS44S)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
5 engine versions 109–240 hp
Generation specs
2007–2016
Mitsubishi Lancer X
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
11 engine versions 109–240 hp
Generation specs
2016–present
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback X (facelift 2016)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 117–140 hp
Engines below
2016–present
Mitsubishi Lancer X (facelift 2016)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 117–168 hp
Generation specs

Specs

Mitsubishi Lancer engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Mitsubishi Lancer II1979–1983 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
1.4 (68 hp)	1979–1983	Gasoline	68 hp (50 kW)
1.6 (82 hp)	1979–1983	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)
1.2 (54 hp)	1980–1981	Gasoline	54 hp (40 kW)
1.6 (84 hp)	1981–1983	Gasoline	84 hp (62 kW)
2.0 Turbo (170 hp)	1981–1983	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)

Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore II1983–1984 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
1.2 (55 hp)	1983–1984	Gasoline	55 hp (40 kW)
1.4 (105 hp)	1983–1984	Gasoline	105 hp (77 kW)
1.4 (70 hp)	1983–1984	Gasoline	70 hp (51 kW)

Mitsubishi Lancer III1983–1988 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
1.5 (75 hp)	1983–1988	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)
1.2 (55 hp)	1984–1986	Gasoline	55 hp (40 kW)
1.8 Diesel (58 hp)	1984–1986	Gasoline	58 hp (43 kW)
1.5 (70 hp)	1985–1988	Gasoline	70 hp (51 kW)
1.2 (60 hp)	1986–1988	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)
1.8 Diesel (60 hp)	1986–1988	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)

Mitsubishi Lancer IV Hatchback1988–1994 · 9 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.3 (60 hp)	1988–1992	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)
1.3 (70 hp)	1988–1992	Gasoline	70 hp (51 kW)
1.5 (84 hp)	1988–1992	Gasoline	84 hp (62 kW)	91 lb-ft (123 Nm)		106 mph (170 km/h)
1.8 (136 hp)	1988–1992	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)	119 lb-ft (162 Nm)	7.9 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
1.8 Diesel (60 hp)	1988–1992	Diesel	60 hp (44 kW)	83 lb-ft (113 Nm)		92 mph (148 km/h)
1.5 12V (90 hp)	1989–1992	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)	93 lb-ft (126 Nm)	11.7 s	106 mph (170 km/h)
1.3 12V (75 hp)	1991–1992	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)	75 lb-ft (102 Nm)		101 mph (163 km/h)
1.3 12V (C61A) (75 hp) Automatic	1991–1992	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)	75 lb-ft (102 Nm)		101 mph (163 km/h)
1.6 16V (113 hp)	1992–1994	Gasoline	113 hp (83 kW)	101 lb-ft (137 Nm)	9.8 s	118 mph (190 km/h)

Mitsubishi Lancer V Wagon1992–2000 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.6 16V (113 hp)	1992–2000	Gasoline	113 hp (83 kW)	101 lb-ft (137 Nm)	10.2 s	115 mph (185 km/h)
1.6 16V (113 hp) 4WD	1992–2000	Gasoline	113 hp (83 kW)	101 lb-ft (137 Nm)	11.5 s	109 mph (175 km/h)
2.0 D (68 hp)	1992–2000	Diesel	68 hp (50 kW)	91 lb-ft (123 Nm)	16.2 s	96 mph (155 km/h)

Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia2000–2004 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque
1.5i (105 hp)	2000–2004	Gasoline	105 hp (77 kW)	103 lb-ft (140 Nm)
1.5i (105 hp) Automatic	2000–2004	Gasoline	105 hp (77 kW)	103 lb-ft (140 Nm)
1.8i 16V (125 hp)	2000–2004	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	128 lb-ft (174 Nm)

Mitsubishi Lancer IX Wagon2003–2009 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.6 i 16V (98 hp)	2003–2009	Gasoline	98 hp (72 kW)	111 lb-ft (150 Nm)	12.6 s	112 mph (181 km/h)
1.6 i 16V (98 hp) Automatic	2003–2009	Gasoline	98 hp (72 kW)	111 lb-ft (150 Nm)	15.1 s	109 mph (175 km/h)
Sport 1.6i 16V (98 hp)	2003–2009	Gasoline	98 hp (72 kW)	111 lb-ft (150 Nm)	12.6 s	112 mph (181 km/h)
Sport 2.0i 16V (135 hp)	2003–2009	Gasoline	135 hp (99 kW)	130 lb-ft (176 Nm)	10 s	124 mph (199 km/h)

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback X (facelift 2016)2016–present · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
1.6 (117 hp)	2016–present	Gasoline	117 hp (86 kW)	114 lb-ft (154 Nm)	11.1 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
1.8 (140 hp) CVT	2016–present	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	130 lb-ft (176 Nm)	11.9 s	114 mph (183 km/h)

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