Mitsubishi Lancer IV (1988–1994)

The Mitsubishi Lancer IV was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 60 to 160 hp, built 1988–1994.

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Production years1988–1994
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length166.7 in (4,235 mm)
Width65.7 in (1,670 mm)
Height55.3 in (1,405 mm)
Cargo volume13.3 cu ft (377 l) – 11.9 cu ft (337 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

All Mitsubishi Lancer IV engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.6 (160 hp)1988–1992Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)163 lb-ft (221 Nm)134 mph (215 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 Diesel (60 hp)1988–1992Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.5 12V (90 hp)1989–1992Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)93 lb-ft (126 Nm)11.7 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (97 hp) 4x41989–1992Gasoline97 hp (71 kW)104 lb-ft (141 Nm)12.6 s104 mph (168 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
GTi 1.8 16V (136 hp)1989–1992Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)119 lb-ft (162 Nm)8.3 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.3 12V (75 hp)1992–1994Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)75 lb-ft (102 Nm)101 mph (163 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTi 1.8 16V (140 hp)1992–1993Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)124 lb-ft (168 Nm)7.6 s149 mph (240 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.

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