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Tokyo, November 27, 2007—Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)
and Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. (MMNA, based in Cypress California ) will premiere MITSUBISHI
Concept-RA to the world at the 2008 North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS or the Detroit Motor Show). MITSUBISHI Concept-RA fuses a passion for
dynamic, exciting driving with a heightened sensitivity for the environment
thanks to clean, efficient high performance diesel power. The 2008 NAIAS runs
from January 13 to 27 at the Cobo
Center in Detroit and opens to the
general public on January 19.
MITSUBISHI Concept-RA shows that thrilling performance and environmental
responsibility need not be mutually exclusive concepts. This coupe concept
features the S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system driveline and the Twin Clutch
SST automated manual transmission used in Lancer Evolution*2, is powered by a
new high-output, high-efficiency clean diesel engine.
The MITSUBISHI Concept-RA S-AWC driveline adds Active Steering and Active
Suspension control to the ACD*3, AYC*4, Sport
ABS*5 and ASC*6 component systems that comprise the system
used on Lancer Evolution. S-AWC integrally manages all of these systems to
realize advanced levels of control over drive torque and braking, thereby
upgrading traction, cornering and vehicle stability. All this adds up to
intuitive, on-demand vehicle behavior that faithfully reflects driver intent
under all driving conditions, from everyday use to emergency avoidance
situations.
MITSUBISHI Concept-RA is powered by a new high-efficiency, low-emissions
2.2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbodiesel engine with MIVEC*7
continuously variable valve lift and timing control. With piezoelectric injector
common-rail direct fuel injection that allows a lower compression ratio and with
a VD (Variable Diffuser)/VG (Variable Geometry) turbocharger, the clean diesel
unit delivers a maximum output of 150 kW (204 PS) and maximum torque of 420 Nm
(42.8 kg-m). For compliance with U.S. emissions standards (Tier 2 Bin 5 emission
regulations), the engine relies on a new catalytic converter system that brings
together diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), NOx trap catalyst (NTC) and diesel
particulate filter (DPF) technologies. The new diesel engine will deliver
exciting driving manners with a high degree of fuel efficiency.
For improved crashworthiness and to reduce vehicle weight MITSUBISHI
Concept-RA features a new body structure using an aluminum space frame made from
extruded aluminum sections and die-cast aluminum members, as well as engine
hood, fenders and other outer panels made from high impact-resistance and easily
recyclable plastic resin.
*1: Lancer Evolution X in Japan
*2: Active Center
Differential
*3: Active Yaw Control
*4: Sport Antilock Brake System
*5:
Active Stability Control
*6: Mitsubishi Innovative Valve lift & timing
Electronic Control system
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