Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSR
| Mitsubishi Lancer (A70) | |
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| Overview | |
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| Production | 1973.02–1979.03 (sedan) 1973.09–1985.02 (van) 1975.03–1981.07 (Celeste) |
| Designer | Shinichi Yamamura (design) Munechika Namba (engineering) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 5-door wagon (van) 3-door hatchback coupé (Celeste) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | A71A-A78A, A141A-A149V |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,187 cc 4G42 I4 1,238 cc 4G36 I4 1,244 cc 4G11/G11B I4 1,410 cc 4G12/G12B I4 1,439 cc 4G33/G33B I4 1,597 cc 4G32/G32B I4 1,995 cc 4G52/G52B I4 (Celeste) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) (sedan) |
| Length | 3,960–4,105 mm (155.9–161.6 in) |
| Width | 1,525–1,545 mm (60.0–60.8 in) |
| Height | 1,360–1,385 mm (53.5–54.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 765–900 kg (1,687–1,984 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mitsubishi Lancer (second generation) |
The Mitsubishi Lancer (A70) is the first generation version of Mitsubishi's long-running Lancer nameplate. When introduced in 1973, it filled the gap between the Minica kei car and the considerably larger Galant. It was a replacement for the Colt 1100, last sold in 1971. Although sedan production ended in 1979, vans continued on until 1985. This Lancer also formed the basis for the Lancer Celeste sports coupé of 1975 through to 1981. These Lancers were sold under a multitude of names in different markets.
The Lancer A70 was launched in February 1973 in two- and four-door sedan form. It proved to be particularly successful in rallies, a claim that it retains to this day. The Lancer served to fill a gap in Mitsubishi's lineup in the small to lower-medium segment of the growing Japanese market. Twelve models were launched, ranging from a basic 1.2-litre sedan to a more powerful 1600 GSR model, successful in rallying.
There were three body styles (four if the Celeste liftback/coupé is included), two- and four-door sedans and a rarely seen five-door station wagon introduced in September 1973. In October 1975 the smallest engine was replaced by another 1.2-litre four, the 80 hp 4G36. In November, the entire engine lineup lost around eight–nine percent of its power, as a result of the stricter emissions standards for 1976. Reflecting a popular appearance during the 1970s, the Lancer adopted "coke bottle styling" on the sedan and wagon for this entire generation.
Originally, the Lancer received an OHV 1.2-litre Neptune 4G42, an OHC 1.4-litre Saturn 4G33 or the larger 1.6-litre 4G32. Power outputs were 70 PS (51 kW), 92 PS (68 kW), and 100 PS (74 kW) respectively for what was called A71, A72 and A73 models. The 1600 GSR, introduced in September, used two Mikuni-made twin-barrel Solex carburetors for 110 PS (81 kW) at 6,700 rpm.
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