Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback

1988 – 1993 Hatchback Japan

The Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback is a hatchback built from 1988 to 1993. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 136 hp. The lightest version weighs only 995 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as a estate.

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Body styleHatchback

Production1988 – 1993

Variants5

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Lancer 1988 – 1993

Estate / wagon 1988 – 1992

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 136 hp

0–100 km/h8.3 – 16.4 s

Top speed148 – 200 km/h

Fuel economy5.9 – 8.3 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8 D 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	16.4 s	148	5-Speed manual
1.3L 12V 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	16.4 s	163	5-Speed manual
1.5i 5MT FWD (84 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	84 hp	11.9 s	171	5-Speed manual
1.5i 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.7 s	170	5-Speed manual
1.8L GTi 5MT (136 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	8.3 s	200	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1795 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4500 RPM60 HP @ 4500 RPM59 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 83 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM113 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 92 mph (148 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155R13

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/56.3 in (1,430/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.8 in (2459 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.3 cuFT (320 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2380.1 lbs (1080 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 156 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1299 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 55.2 KW @ 6000 RPM75 HP @ 6000 RPM74 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM102 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/80/R13

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/56.3 in (1,430/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.8 in (2459 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.3 cuFT (320 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2380.1 lbs (1080 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 156 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1468 cm3 (90 ci)
Power: 62 KW @ 5500 RPM84 HP @ 5500 RPM83 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 90 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM122 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70/R13

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/56.3 in (1,430/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.8 in (2459 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.3 cuFT (320 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2193.6 lbs (995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 171 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1468 cm3 (90 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 6000 RPM90 HP @ 6000 RPM89 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM126 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70/R13

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/56.3 in (1,430/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.8 in (2459 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.3 cuFT (320 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2248.7 lbs (1020 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 171 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1836 cm3 (112 ci)
Power: 100 KW @ 6500 RPM136 HP @ 6500 RPM134 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 119 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM161 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60/R14

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 65.8 in (1671 mm)
Height: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/56.3 in (1,430/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.8 in (2459 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.3 cuFT (320 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Length4,239 mm

Width1,669 – 1,671 mm

Height1,400 mm

Wheelbase2,459 mm

Curb weight995 – 1,100 kg

Torque102 – 161 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.