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In Paris, Mitsubishi Motors will display a full set of performance cars for
the track (2004 Dakar winning Pajero* Evolution, 2004 Lancer WRC) and for the
road. The latter will include the 2004 Lancer Evolution VIII, the all-new 3-Door
Colt CZ3 and Colt CZT as well as the equally new Outlander Turbo.
*
Montero in Spain / Shogun in the UK
Colt CZ3
Launched during the first quarter of 2005, the 3-Door
Colt - named “Colt CZ3” - bridges the gap between the 2001 CZ2 concept and the
recent 5-Door Colt hatchback, with a sportier and muscled-up coupé-like body
style.
Its unique styling and specific exterior panels (except for the hood) set a
precedent in the segment, for not being a mere derivative of the hatchback, but
a stand alone model.
Shorter, with a faster windshield, lower roofline, more sculptured body
section, wide sills, longer doors and teardrop rear quarter windows, Colt CZ3
also represents a more dynamic expression of New Colt´s One-Motion design theme.
At the rear, the reference to the CZ2 concept is even clearer with the same
rounded and faster tail.
Colt CZT
The Colt CZ3 can be equipped with any of the 5 engines of
the Colt Hatchback (MIVEC gasoline: 1.1/75 hp, 1.3/95 hp, 1.5/109 hp or Direct
injection common rail Turbo-Diesel: 1.5/ 68 or 95 hp) with either a 5 speed
manual gearbox or the Allshift automated manual transmission.
In parallel, the new 3-Door Colt will also appeal to a young crowd of
enthusiasts with the “Colt CZT” variant, exclusively offered with a
turbo-charged version of Mitsubishi Motors´ MIVEC Turbo DOHC 16 valve
intercooled 1.5 liter engine, developing 150 hp and 210 Nm.
More than an all-out sports car, Colt CZT was developed by MMC - at the
specific request of Mitsubishi Motors Europe - and styled at Mitsubishi Design
Europe, as a sharp & chic runabout, with spirited performance (0-100 km/h in
8”0 / 210 km/h top speed*) and tasteful design.
* where legally
permitted.
Outlander Turbo
A year after its successful introduction on the
market (16,783 units sold, April 2003/April 2004), the Outlander cross-over will
confirm its positioning with the launch of the sharp & chic Turbo version.
A true “Mitsubishi Motors DNA car”, the 2005 Outlander Turbo will bring high
performance and tasteful (re)styling to a discerning audience, complementing
Outlander´s acknowledged attributes of attractive design, good dynamics and fine
fit & finish.
Powered by a de-tuned version of the Lancer Evolution VIII´s 2-liter 4
cylinder 16 valve DOHC turbocharger & intercooled ECI-MULTI 4G63 engine,
Outlander Turbo will reward its driver with 202 hp and 303 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 7”7
and a 220 km/h top speed*.
Outlander´s low center of gravity, permanent 4-wheel drive, 4 wheel disc
brakes, multi-link rear suspension and 215/55R17 tires will allow for a full use
of this type of performance.
Subtly and suitably modified (round fog lamps, air intake on hood,
body-colored bumpers & side moldings), Outlander Turbo will sport the same
face-lift as all 2005 Outlanders (new headlamps, inner grilles, bumpers,
tailgate, rear spoiler, side airdams, alloy wheels, etc,...). Inside, it will also
benefit – among other features - from an exclusive black leather / Alcantara®
upholstery.
* where legally permitted.
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