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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil, for the first time at an
international motor show, the Lancer Sportback at the Le Mondial de
l'Automobile 2008 (Paris Motor Show 2008) being held in Halls 1-8 of the Paris
Expo Porte de Versailles from October 2 (October 4 for the general public)
through October 19. The Lancer Sportback will have its European launch
this fall with a phased introduction into the various countries in the region.
The company will also be displaying the Lancer Ralliart and
Lancer Sportback Ralliart models that are based on the Lancer*1 sports
sedan and Lancer Sportback. These models are powered by a turbocharged engine
mated to Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) and delivering
power to all four wheels through an Active Center Differential.
*1 Named the Galant Fortis in Japan
With its inverted-slant nose and trapezoidal grille that defines the
Mitsubishi Motors design identity the sporty Lancer Sportback is a
5-door sport hatchback, a body type that is very popular in Europe. The model is
available in versions powered by 1.5-liter (109PS) or 1.8-liter (143PS) gasoline
engines or by a 2.0-liter (140PS) turbo diesel engine. The Lancer
Sportback offers an "auto-folding function" which enhances luggage
compartment convenience through adjustable rear floor height and rear seatbacks
that can be tipped forward via a lever located in the luggage compartment. The
series is due to be joined by a model powered by Mitsubishi Motors' new diesel
engine in spring of 2009.
The Lancer Ralliart and Lancer
Sportback Ralliart models use a new turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC
MIVEC*2 engine
[maximum output 177 kW (240PS), maximum torque 343 Nm (35 kgm)]
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This is mated to Mitsubishi's high-efficiency Twin Clutch SST transmission with
an Active Center Differential, for extremely responsive steering and traction
through tailoring the amount of torque fed to each wheel to optimally suit
driving conditions. Also helping to significantly raise the basic performance
attributes of these cars over the Lancer base model are 2-pot caliper
front brakes and a larger brake master cylinder.
*2 Mitsubishi Innovative Valve lift and timing Electronic Control system
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