Press Information January 2002 - Lancer · Prologue Mitsubishi Motors developed the Lancer Evolution with its sights firmly set on dom-inating the World Rally Championship. Lancer

Press Information January 2002

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Mitsubishi Motors developed the Lancer Evolution with its sights firmly set on dom-inating the World Rally Championship. Lancer Evolution made its market debut in October 1992 as a high-performance all-wheel drive sports sedan with Lancer’s lightweight, compact 4-door sedan body being powered by the high-output 4G63-type 2-liter intercooler-turbocharged engine that had been honed to perfection in the Ga-lant VR-4 sedan and that delivered its gutsy torque to the tires via a hi-performance all-wheel drive system.

The first-generation Lancer Evolution made its WRC debut in January 1993 in the Monte Carlo Rally. Entered as a Group A car under FIA regulations, which prescribe modifications to exterior, engine, suspen-sion, and which require that at least 2,500 units of the homologation car be produced annually, the Lancer Evolution challenge was under way.

Since its debut, the Lancer Evolution series has, as the Mitsubishi homologation model, gone from strength to strength through an on-going program of technical improvements and specification changes designed to make it more competitive in the grueling WRC events where average speeds rise each year. These improvements and the aggressive incorporation of AYC (Evolu-tion IV) and ACD (Evolution VII) all-

wheel drive technology have been actively reflected in the production model, driving the "evolution" of the series and bringing significant improvements in terms of speed and acceleration, cornering and braking performance.

Driven by these advances in perfor-mance, the Group A Evolution chalked up a glittering track record that includes the WRC Manufacturers Championship in 1998 and no less than four consecutive WRC Drivers Championships from 1996 through 1999. And in Group N of the WRC, where regulations keep the rally ma-chine much closer in specification to the production model, Evolution has reaped no fewer than seven consecutive Drivers Cups, 1995 through 2001.

In Japan, meanwhile, Lancer Evolutions have generated a steady stream of winning results across the full motorsport spectrum: the All-Japan Rally series, gymkhanas, dirt trials and super endurance races included.

The technology bred and honed through the company’s active participation in mo-torsport has been fed back to successive production models, to deliver the highest levels of driving experience and fun-to-drive qualities to Lancer Evolution drivers.

In seeking the highest levels of dynamic performance in its homologation model, to

date Mitsubishi Motors has only offered manual gearbox Evolutions. Now, to bring the hi-performance all-wheel drive sports sedan experience to a wider audience, the company has developed the Lancer Evolu-tion VII GT-A automatic transmission model.

Inheriting Lancer Evolution VII GSR’s exceptional dynamic performance, GT-A’s automatic transmission with Sport-Mode manual override is complemented by detail optimization of body, engine, suspension and all-wheel drive system to realize more intuitive and driver-friendly handling. Comfortably cocooned in a classy, sport-functional interior, the driver can access ev-ery ounce of Lancer Evolution VII perfor-mance through just two pedals - accelerator and brake.

GT-A designationThrough successive series, Lancer Evolution has continued to evolve. Marking this latest addition as the defin-itive automatic sports sedan, the GT-A designation reflects its gran tourismo character, while the first letter of the al-phabet tells that the Lancer Evolution series is taking its first step in that di-rection as well as pointing to its auto-matic transmission.

Prologue

Suspension

Brakes & tires

Data

Body construction

Drivetrain

Engine

Interior

Exterior

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Lancer Evolution VII GSR sports a dynam-ically aggressive and refined front end de-signed for function and for looks. GT-A builds on these styling characteristics to present an exterior that optimally melds sport-functional aesthetics with a classy ap-pearance that appeals to more mature sensi-bilities.

Characteristic styling elements shared by GT-A include: Mitsubishi’s Diamond Cut

Nose-with sharply truncated corners-that improves maneuverability and visibility through tight corners; Blister-type fenders flares-melded seamlessly and elegantly into the body lines-accommodate both the wide track and wide-rim wheels, which help Evolution to cling limpet-like to the road, and a longer bump stroke that brings improved traction over all surfaces.

For GT-A, the heat extraction outlets and

NACA ducts in the lightweight aluminum engine hood and the central air intake slot in the front bumper have been eliminated to reduce air resistance by reducing the amount of air inducted into the engine com-partment, and to realize an exterior that that is both more refined and more matured in appearance.

On GT-A, GSR’s oversize rear-deck spoiler is replaced by a smaller version with built-in LED high-mount brake light. Catering to individual customer preferences, GT-A is available with GSR’s 4-way variable attack angle rear spoiler or with no rear spoiler, as factory-fitted options.

Rear door windows and rear windscreen are available with privacy glass. Multi-lamp discharge-type headlamp units that project a high-precision beam pattern and high light intensity and that house the fog lamps are standard. The adoption of clear ice-cut lenses for the integral turn signals and the outer lens in the rear combination lamp units enhances GT-A’s classy appear-ance.

Spoiler housing LED high-mount stop lamp

Lightweight aluminum engine hood and front fenders

Variable attack angle spoiler (factory-fitted option)

Without rear spoiler (factory-fitted option)

Exterior

GT-A with privacy glass (factory-fitted option)

GT-A with privacy glass (factory-fitted option)

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Evolution VII GT-A’s cockpit packs into a hi-density design all the functions and fea-tures necessary for sporty driving.

GT-A coordinates the off-black mono-tone keynote coloring of the GSR with blue-pearl for dashboard trim, shift selector panel, power window switch panel, and uses blue stitching for the genuine leather steering wheel grip, shift selector knob and boot, and the parking brake handle. The overall effect adds an attractively classy ap-pearance to the sport-functional look of GT-A’s cockpit.

The 3-dial sports instrument pod locates the tachometer in the middle and uses black-on-white graphics exclusive to GT-A for enhanced visibility and legibility of en-gine speed, shift selector position, ACD mode and other vehicle status information.

Instrument dial bezels and pointer tips, shift selector boot ring, door handles and air vent controls are tastefully finished in chrome to add a classy touch to the sport-functional look of the interior.

The leather-covered 3-spoke steering wheel, in a simple but powerful design, fea-tures thumb-operated shift selectors and a dimpled grip to keep the hands securely in place when pushing GT-A hard through the corners. A chrome boss ring adds a further touch of class.

The use of genuine leather trim for the manual shift-fashioned selector knob and selector boot is designed to appeal to the enthusiast driver who appreciates the little touches of refinement that set GT-A apart.

Evolution VII GT-A uses exclusive gener-ously-sized sports seats that provide opti-mum location and comfort. Gold color ac-cents in the upholstery cloth add a satisfy-ingly dynamic touch to the interior. Seat cushion height is between that of Evolution VII GSR and Lancer Cedia, achieving an optimal balance between low center of gravity and ease of entry and egress.

GT-A is available with Recaro bucket seats that provide superb location in fast, tight maneuvering, or with genuine leather upholstered seats that bring a touch of ma-ture elegance to the interior space.

The Recaro seats are positioned at the same cushion height as the standard sports seating. The leather upholstered seats share the same slightly elevated cushion height setting as the Lancer Cedia Wagon, realiz-ing easier entry and egress and more relax-ing comfort. The leather upholstered driv-er’s seat also features switch-operated 4-way power adjustment of slide, height and backrest recline.

A floor console with angle-adjustable armrest in the front and center armrest with cup holders in the rear enhance conve-nience and comfort on longer trips.

Strategic placement of PET sound ab-sorbing material and other sound insulation in the dashboard, floor console, door trim and floor carpet reduce interior noise levels to below those of GSR.

Generous sports seating

Floor console with angle-adjustable arm rest

3-dial instrument pod with black-on-white graphics

Genuine leather selector knob and boot

Steering wheel-mounted shift selector

GT-A with Recaro bucket seats,6-speaker 2DIN audio kit (factory-fitted option), 2DIN audio system (dealer option)

Recaro bucket seats (factory-fitted option)

Genuine leather upholstery (factory-fitted option)

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4G63 intercooler-turbocharged engine

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Displacement (cc)

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Compression ratio

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Max torque [Nm (kg-m) / rpm] 343 [35.0] / 3000

7000

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Japan Y2000 regulations

383 [39.0] / 3500

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206 [280] / 6500Max output [kw (PS) / rpm]

Emissions conformity

GT-A is powered by the 4G63-type 2-liter 16-valve DOHC intercooler-turbocharged engine that features supreme levels of re-finement after its illustrious career of un-der-the-gun competition powering succes-sive Evolutions to victory in motorsport events.

For GT-A, the 4G63 power unit has been matched to the automatic transmission and tuned to deliver optimal performance across the driving spectrum: from everyday driv-ing to full-bloodied motorsport participa-tion.

GT-A places primary emphasis on low-end and mid-range response rather than ab-solute power output. It achieves this using a turbine nozzle with a smaller cross-section area and a smaller compressor than on GSR.

Maximum power output of 200kW (272PS) / 6500 rpm, while lower than GSR, gives GT-A class-topping dynamic perfor-mance for a 2-liter automatic model. And pumping maximum torque of 343N-m (35.0 kg-m) across a broad range of 3000 rpm to 5000 rpm, the flat torque band deliv-ers awesome acceleration and driveability.

The exhaust retains its pleasingly power-

ful, deep performance sound while engine-related noise has been significantly reduced all round by using: vibration damping steel for the oil pan; steel intercooler piping that reduces the high-frequency component of the intake noise; and a choke pipe in the muffler tail pipe that reduces exhaust bur-ble.

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Engine performance curves

Engine specification

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Turbocharger

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Replacing aluminum piping with steel has reduced hi-frequency noise component.

Use of choke pipe in tail pipe reduces exhaust bur-ble.

Engine

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Tail pipe

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Drivetrain

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Selector switch

Selector lever(D-range)

ECU for engine & AT

Autoselection UP DOWN

Selector(Sport-Mode)

Selector lever(manual gate)

Steering wheel-mounted selector

ETACS("Don't shift down"buzzer)

Solenoidvalve

Indicator

Change gearinstruction

1,2,3,4,5Digital presentation

indicates new Sport-Mode A/T features

ACD transfer

Hydraulic multi-plate clutch

Hydraulic line Wiring harness

Steering wheel angleACD+AYC joint ECU

ABS ECU

Display

Engine

Transmission

ACD mode switch

Parking brake switch

Throttle opening

Individual wheel speeds

Longitudinal G

Lateral G

Sensor information

Hydraulic unit

AYC rear differential

Electric pumpwith accumulator

Center differential(50:50) ( )

Frontdifferential

3:Wheel speedsensor

3:Wheel speedsensor

1:Longitudinal G sensor

4:Steering wheel angle sensor

2:Lateral G sensor

Hydraulic unit ECU

Type W5A51

The power unit is mated to the W5A51-type INVECS-II Sport-Mode 5A/T*1 trans-mission that has been honed and refined to perfection in the Galant VR-4.

For GT-A, the final reduction gear ratio has been optimized, a lower first gear ratio improves acceleration from rest, while a taller fifth gear improves fuel economy and comfort at high cruising speeds.

Water- and air-cooled transmission fluid coolers arranged in series keep the trans-mission fluid at the optimum working tem-perature no matter how hot the pace gets.

INVECS-II’s Sport-Mode features a manual gate that allows the driver to shift through the gears as with a manual gear-box. GT-A also provides thumb-operated selectors on both sides of the steering wheel, enabling the driver to shift up and down without having to take his hand off the wheel.

The Sport-Mode system prevents the driver from changing down manually when it judges such a shift would result in over-reving. On GT-A, this feature is comple-mented by an audible alarm that alerts the driver to the fact that the attempted down shift was not made, keeping him in closer touch with the operating status of his vehi-cle.

*1... INVECS-II Sport-Mode 5A/TIncorporating Optimal Shift Control, which provides best-scenario shift scheduling for the average driver, and Adaptive Shift Con-trol, which tailors shift scheduling to the pref-erences and driving patterns of individual drivers, this advanced automatic transmis-sion with manual override caters for all re-quirements, from cruising around town to fast driving on country roads.

Four-wheel drive brings dramatic improve-ments to dynamic performance. Evolution VII sports Mitsubishi’s own all-wheel con-trol system, comprising ACD*2 (Active Center Differential), AYC*3 (Active Yaw Control) and Sports ABS*4 components.

In Evolution VII GT-A, these advanced components have been optimally matched to the automatic transmission to bring easy- and fun-to-drive performance to a wider range of drivers.

The ACD electronically regulates front and rear differential slippage. On GT-A, the ACD exerts a more powerful limiting ac-tion than on GSR, improving vehicle stabil-ity through corners.

The AYC controls torque split between the rear wheels. On GT-A, the AYC shares the same configuration as on GSR, realiz-ing rapid steering response and control.

Mitsubishi’s Sports ABS system controls braking force at each wheel individually to match steering inputs. On GT-A, as on GSR, this system is set up to ensure deliv-

ery of necessary braking force while han-dling stability is retained through corners.

Changing to a constant velocity joint for the rear differential end of the propeller shaft has reduced rumbling and vibration.

*2... ACD (Active Center Differential)The ACD traction control system uses an electronically controlled hydraulically activa-ted multi-plate clutch to regulate slippage in the center differential, which splits torque equally between the front and rear wheels. Regulating differential limiting action be-tween free and locked to match driving con-ditions, the system realizes substantial im-provements in traction and in steering re-sponse and feel.*3... AYC (Active Yaw Control)Housed in the rear differential, the comput-er-controlled AYC traction control system optimally regulates torque transfer in the rear differential and thereby tailors rear wheel differentials to match driver operation and vehicle operating status. The system adaptively regulates the yaw (turning) mo-ment that acts on the body, equalizing the

load on the four tires and thereby improving vehicle stability and cornering performance.*4... Sports ABSMitsubishi’s Sports Anti-lock Braking System uses a steering angle sensor to detect steer-ing input. The computer uses this informa-tion to regulate braking force at each wheel independently and improve steering perfor-mance under braking.

Evolution VII GT-A also uses Mitsubishi’s EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) system which apportions braking force opti-mally between front and rear wheels. Under hard braking, EBD operates to reduce the load on the front wheels by apportioning more braking force to the rear wheels, there-by reducing fade. Tailoring brake force dis-tribution to road surface and vehicle load conditions, EBD contributes to stable and consistent braking performance under all conditions.

Sport-Mode control schematicAutomatic transmission specification

ACD+AYC control system schematic Sports ABS control system schematic

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Final reduction ratio 3.333Front differential sizeCenter differential size

Gear range selection4 with Sport-Mode

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10mm radius bump test

GT-A realizes roll characteristics similar to the GSR, and less body roll than Japanese sports se-dan A.

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Front 24

Rear 21 22

Steering gear ratio 14.2 13.0

High rigidity body improves steering feel, sound insulation Suspension delivers flatter, more forgiving ride

GT-A exhibits gentler body motion than the GSR and better handling stability than the Japanese sports sedan A.

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Uncompromising weight reduction and strategically placed reinforcements contri-bute to a high-rigidity body that provides a platform able to support the highest levels of dynamic performance.

Extra reinforcement and sound insula-tion on Evolution GT-A result in improved steering feel and lower levels of vibration and noise.

Suspension mounting rigidity is in-creased through the addition of ring-shaped steel plates on top of the front and rear spring housings, giving greater linearity and rigidity, as well as less vibration, in the steering.

Other measures introduced in GT-A to reduce engine and road noise transmission include the additional damping material in the dash insulator and in the floor.

Evolution VII’s suspension uses MacPher-son struts at the front and a multi-link ar-rangement at the rear. Honed through com-petition, this suspension realizes outstand-ing straight-line stability and handling char-acteristics.

On GT-A, suspension geometry and steering have been optimized to make the car handle more forgivingly and give a more comfortable ride than GSR, without any sacrifice in Evolution VII’s acclaimed direct and precise steering and tight han-dling characteristics.

Suspension tuning for GT-A includes optimization of front and rear spring con-stants, damping rates, rear stabilizer, front lower control arm forward bush, bump stop rubber and rear upper control arm bushes. GSR’s stiff front stabilizer is retained but the steering gear ratio is optimized for GT-A. Retaining to a close degree GSR’s direct steering, sharp handling and roll character-istics, GT-A’s flatter ride and more natural bump stroke give the driver more control when driving fast on winding roads.

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Interior noise under acceleration(air temp. 25C; air conditioning on)

Body structureGT-A retains the body structure and outstanding handling stability of GSR but is tuned for gentler and quieter ride.

(1) Front and rear spring housing plates increase strength and improve steering feel and ride.

(2) Floor damping material upgraded to improve underfloor noise insulation.

(3) Dash insulator upgraded to mitigate transmitted noise from engine compartment.

(4) Lower sash weather strip added to improve door sound insulation.

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DataEquipment & appointments

Evolution VII GT-A shares with GSR Brembo 17-inch ventilated discs with 4-pis-ton calipers at the front and 16-inch ventila-ted discs with 2-piston calipers at the rear.

The braking system fully accommodates GT-A’s slightly heavier weight and delivers positive and reassuring stopping power, with low fade and high control characteris-tics in all modes-from urban cruising to full-bloodied competition driving.

Evolution VII GT-A uses high-grip com-pound 225/45ZR17 tires matched to the suspension which, with flatter ride and lon-ger bump stroke, is tuned for ease of han-dling on winding roads. On GT-A, GSR’s 17-inch alloy road wheels get a special lus-ter finish that enhances further its classy looks.

Brembo 17-inch ventilated disc 4-piston caliper frontbrake

Brembo 16-inch ventilated disc 2-piston caliper rearbrake

Brakes & tiresLancer Evolution VII GT-A:Principal Specifications

2000 DOHC 16-valve Intercooler Turbo

5-speed AT

Mitsubishi GH-CT9A

Full-time 4WD

SYGFZ

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Environmental specification

Dimensions & weightsOverall length (mm)

Overall width (mm)

Overall height (mm)

Wheelbase (mm)

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Min ground clearance (mm)

Interior length (mm)

Interior width (mm)

Interior height (mm)

Vehicle weight (kg)

Passengers

Performance

Minimum turning radius (m)

Fuel consumption (km/l)

10-15 mode *2

Fuel economy management

EngineType

No. of cylinders / valvetrain

Bore x stroke (mm)

Displacement (cc)

Compression ratio

Max. output *3

Max. torque

Fuel delivery

Type of fuel

Fuel tank capacity (liters)

Transmission

Gear ratios

Final reduction gear

Running gearSteering

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Rear

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Rear

Tires

4G63 Turbo

In-line 4 / 16 valve DOHC

85.0 X 88.0

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343N.m (35.0kg-m) / 3000rpm

ECI-MULTI electronic fuel injection

Unleaded premium gasoline

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MacPherson strut

Multi-link

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16-inch ventilated disc

225 / 45 ZR17

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Model code / designation

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Drive mode

¥MMC reserves the right to change the above specifications without notice. The figures in the above specification have been submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.*1: Height to top of antenna is 1656mm. *2: Fuel consumption figure is measured under condi-tions prescribed by relevant regulations. Actual mileage obtained will vary with weather and road conditions, the way the vehicle is driven and the state in which it is maintained. *3: Engine out-put can be represented as either gross or net. Gross output is the output generated when the engine is operating independent of auxiliary requirements. Net output takes into account power required to drive ancillary equipment. For the same engine, net output is usually some 15% low-er than gross (according to JAMA tests). ¥kW (kilowatt) and N-m (Newton-meters) values are displayed in accordance with the International System of Units (SI).

*1 : High-mount stop lamp mounted inside cabin. When selected with privacy glass option, for safety purposes clear glass is used for area covering high-mount stop lamp.

*2 : Low-beam only. Hi-beam and fog lamps use halogen bulbs.*3 : Privacy glass and front windscreen (laminated) use solar control glass.*4 : With four-point seatbelts.*5 : Door trim, front armrests and head restraint rear surface use synthetic leather trim. Seat cushion height is 15mm higher

than standard seating or optional Recaro bucket seats.*6 : VICS beacon receiver, TV antenna and tuner are dealer options. Uses diversity type antenna. *7 : Climate control panel located underneath audio unit and different in specification to standard model. *8 : Open-window function available through dealer customization program.*9 : Comes with heated door mirrors. Ask sales staff for further details about cold region specification. *10: Housed in reardeck spoiler on standard specification model. Mounted inside vehicle when factory-fitted variable attack

angle spoiler or no-spoiler option selected.¥Some combinations of factory-fitted options are not available. Please ask sales staff.¥Factory-fitted options must be specified when vehicle is ordered. It is not possible to make changes to factory-fitted options after receipt of order.

INVECS-II with Sport-Mode 5-speed AT

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2.057

1.421

1.000

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Exterior

Aluminum engine hood (exclusive to GT-A)

Integral front grille and color-keyed bumper (exclusive to GT-A)

Front bumper extensions

Side airdams

Integral rear under-spoiler and color-keyed bumper

Reardeck spoiler with LED high-mount stop lamp

Variable angle of attack reardeck spoiler (FFO) *1

No reardeck spoiler (FFO) *1

Discharge-type headlamps with beam height adjust (exclusive to GT-A) *2

Front fog lamps

Clear ice-cut front indicators

Clear ice-cut rear indicators (exclusive to GT-A)

Tilt-and-slide sun roof (FFO)

Privacy glass in rear doors and windscreen (FFO) *3

Large tail pipe

225/45ZR17 tires on 17 "alloy wheels with luster finish

•"GT-A" emblem on front grille, reardeck •Twilight running lamps

•Power-operated folding sideview mirrors

•Front windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

•Rearscreen wiper with intermittent wipe

•Heat-absorbing green-tint windscreen •Door sash paint blackout

Seats

Sports-type front seats, hi-back rear seats (exclusive to GT-A)

Recaro bucket seats (FFO) *4

Genuine leather upholstered seats, 4-way power adjust driver's seat (FFO) *5

Instrumentation

Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with shift selectors

Leather trim shift selector knob

Shift selector boot

Leather grip parking brake (blue stitching)

ACD mode indicator

Black-on-white 3-dial chrome bezel sports instrumentation (exclusive to GT-A)

DVD-MMCS system (FFO). Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System with DVD

navigation system, 7" center display panel, AM/FM auto-seek radio tuner, MD

player, 6 speakers *6

6-speaker 2DIN audio kit (FFO) *7

Audio fitting kit (4 speakers, antenna, system bracket, harness)

Automatic in-car climate control system

•LED trip odometer •Fuel warning lamp •Chrome-finish air vent controls

•Illuminated ignition key bezel

Interior

Blue-pearl finish for dashboard, shift selector trim panel, power window

switch panel, power window switch panel

Floor consol with armrest (cloth trim)

•Cloth door trim •Anti-dazzle driving mirror •Footrest •Full trunk trim

•Front door map pockets •Center panel box with lid

•Front cup holders (in floor console)

•Vanity mirrors for driver and frontseat passenger

•Chrome-finish interior door handles •Map-reading lamp •Trunk lamp

Equipment

Twin-scroll turbocharger turbine

ACD (Active Center Differential)

AYC (Active Yaw Control)

Sports ABS (with EBD electronic brake force distribution)

Direct steering gear ratio (exclusive to GT-A)

Inverted struts

Stabilizer bars front and rear

Front strut tower bar (with spring housing reinforcing plate)

Rear spring housing plate

Front cross member reinforcing bars (2)

Brembo brakes: 17-inch ventilated disc, 4-pot caliper front ; 16-inch ventilated

disc, 2-pot caliper rear

Multi-mode keyless entry system (with power window control) *8

Auto-off interior light control

Cold region specification (FFO) *9

•Front undercover •Central door locking •Tilt-adjust steering

•Power-assist steering

Safety

SRS airbags for driver and front passenger

3-point ELR front seatbelts with force limiter and pretensioner

Anti-trapping power windows

•Solar control glazing •Rear windscreen with printed demister lines

•High-mount stop lamp *10

•Height adjustable front shoulder seatbelt anchor

•"Buckle up" warning lamp •Digital clock (MMCS time display also digital)

•Child safety seat retainer bar

3-point ELR rear seatbelts (center seat 2-point)

•"Remove key" warning buzzer •Child protection

Lead (vs 1996 level):MercurySodium azide:Parts using easily recyclable materials:Code-marking of plastics:

Parts using recycled materials:

Recyclability (in-house calculation; as percentage of vehicle weight)

< 1/3Minute quantity (discharge headlamps; LED display*)

ZeroBumpers, hood weather strip, dash, interior trim

Yes (parts weighing > 100gm)Air-cleaner case, air ducts,

sound proofing and exclusion materials

> 90%

Emissions

Greenhouse gases

Ozone layerExternal noise

Conforming regulationsNOx / HCs / CO levels: (10-15 urban driving; g/km)CO2 emissions: (10-15 urban driving; g/km)

HFC134a refrigerant (g):

CFC Noise under acceleration (dB-A)

2000 Japanese Emissions Regulations

0.08/0.08/0.67

300

550

Zero76

Environment loading substances

Recycling

*Only vehicles fitted with DVD-MMCS

Recaro bucket seat models: *1 = 1020; *2 = 490. Leather upholstery models: *1 = 980; *2 = 490Overall height measured to base of antenna

FFO = Factory-f i t ted opt ion

Track

Brakes

1515 (Track)

1770 (Overall width)

1880 (Interior length)

1885

(Int

erior

heigh

t)

4455 (Overall length)2625 (Wheelbase)

485*2

1010

*1

885

(L/R

seat)

860

(Cente

r seat)

470(L/R seat)

455(Center seat)

1450

(Ove

rall

heig

ht)

140

1515 (Track)

1270

1425

(Inte

rior w

idth

)

500

500

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