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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil its new MITSUBISHI SST concept
car in its world debut at the North American International Auto Show to
be held at the Cobo Center in Detroit from January 5 through January 18
(open to the general public from January 10). This marks the first time
the company has exhibited a concept vehicle at an auto show in the United
States.
Giving a peek at the direction a Mitsubishi Motors' sporty
model is expected to take in the near future, the MITSUBISHI SST has been
designed by and fabricated at Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America, Inc.
(MRDA). "Geo Mechanical" is the key styling theme, and is given expression
in the concept model's muscular body sections, its solid, road-hugging
shape and its mechanical aesthetics.
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MITSUBISHI SST
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The exterior design combines a substantial surface composition with a
compact cabin. Styling elements include large headlight units that house
low-beam, high-beam and fog lights at the front, stretched combination
light units at the rear and a daring slit along the sides. These elements
impart an aggressive flavor that befits a new-age sporty model. The interior
features an uncluttered and driver-oriented design.
The MITSUBISHI SST realizes exhilarating performance
thanks to a 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC intercooler-turbocharged engine mated
to a 4-speed automatic transmission with Sports Mode manual override feature,
and to a multi-link suspension supporting wheels shod with 245 / 40R20
tires.
Mitsubishi Motors currently sells some 200,000 vehicles
a year through Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA). These include
the ECLIPSE and GALANT built at Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America,
Inc. (MMMA), and the MIRAGE, MONTERO SPORT (CHALLENGER in Japan) and 3000GT
(GTO in Japan) exported from Japan. The ECLIPSE and GTO are strategic
models that have captured significant market share in their respective
categories.
The MITSUBISHI SST is a study for a sporty model that
Mitsubishi Motors is developing in order to maintain and build on the
popularity of the current ECLIPSE and GTO models.
MITSUBISHI SST Profile
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Body dimensions (L x W x H)
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4450 mm x 1860 mm x 1236 mm
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Wheelbase
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2560 mm
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Track (F/R)
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1585 mm / 1575 mm
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Vehicle weight
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1134 kg
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Engine
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2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC with intercooler-turbocharger
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Max. output / Max. torque
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210 hp / 215 lbs-ft
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Transmission
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4-speed automatic with Sports Mode
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Layout
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Front engine, front drive
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Body construction
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Graphite panels on steel frame
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Wheels
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Enkei 20" x 8.5"
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Tires
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Michelin 245 / 40R20
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Suspension
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Multi-link all-round
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Steering
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Rack & Pinion (with power assist)
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Mitsubishi Motors models on display at Detroit Show
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MITSUBISHI SST concept model
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1
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HSR-VI advance research model
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1
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MONTERO SPORT show version (CHALLENGER IN Japan)
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1
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ECLIPSE SPYDER sports model
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1
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ECLIPSE sports model
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4
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GALANT sedan
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2
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MONTERO SPORT (CHALLENGER in Japan)
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3
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DIAMANTE sedan
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2
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MIRAGE coupe / sedan
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2
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MONTERO (PAJERO in Japan)
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1
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3000GT (GTO in Japan)
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1
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