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Tokyo, February 26, 2008
— Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Prototype-S sport hatchback concept its global debut at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 4 through March 16 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general public on March 6). Also included in Mitsubishi Motors' 16-model stand (13 on Press Days) are: the i MiEV (dubbed the i-EV in Europe) and the Lancer Evolution (Lancer Evolution X on the Japanese market). The i MiEV is a new-generation electric vehicle under evaluation for export to international markets and currently undergoing fleet monitoring in Japan; Lancer Evolution is a new-generation high-performance 4WD sedan that allows all drivers to experience enjoy the highest levels of fun-to-drive performance safely and with confidence.
Making its global debut at the Geneva Show, the Prototype-S is derived from the Lancer sports sedan (Galant Fortis on the Japanese market) currently on sale in most Mitsubishi Motors markets worldwide.
Distinguished by the inverted-slant nose with trapezoidal grille front fascia that comprise the Mitsubishi Motors new design identity, and with purposeful, wide-and-low proportions; Prototype-S uses exterior lines to craft a shape that is powerful and sporty. The use of 225/40R19 tires on 19-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels adds to the tautly muscular and road-hugging image the styling projects.
Prototype-S uses a new 2.0-liter MIVEC*1 4-cylinder DOHC intercooled / turbocharged engine, developing maxima of 240 PS and 35 kg-m that will also power the Lancer Ralliart due to go on sale in North America in the summer of 2008. The power unit is mated to Mitsubishi Motors's high-efficiency Twin Clutch SST*2 automated manual transmission that gives the driver simple control of and feel-good access to the car's exhilaratingly sporty performance. The full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi Motors' Active Center Differential (ACD) that uses an electronically controlled multi-plate hydraulic clutch to optimally tailor front / rear drive torque vectoring to different driving conditions and deliver the best balance between steering response and traction.
| *1 MIVEC : |
Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system |
| *2 SST : |
Sport Shift Transmission |
- Prototype-S specification
| Length (mm) |
4,585 |
| Width (mm) |
1,760 |
| Height (mm) |
1,480 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2,635 |
| F/R track (mm) |
1,530/1,530 |
| Occupants |
5 |
| Engine |
2L MIVEC 4-cylinder DOHC with intercooler/turbocharger |
| Max. output |
177 kW (240ps) |
| Max. toque |
343 Nm (35kgm) |
| Driveline |
Full-time 4WD (with ACD) |
| Transmission |
Twin Clutch SST |
| Tires |
225/40R19 |
- Mitsubishi Motors lineup at 2008 Geneva Motor Show
| Model |
No. on display
(Press days) |
No. on display
(Public days) |
Remarks |
| Prototype-S |
1 |
1 |
Show car. World premiere. |
| Pajero Evolution |
1 |
1 |
Show car. 2008 Dakar Rally Model |
| i-EV |
1 |
1 |
" i MiEV " in Japan |
| Lancer Evolution |
2 |
2 |
" Lancer Evolution X " in Japan |
| Outlander |
2 |
2 |
Built in Japan |
| Lancer |
2 |
2 |
" Galant Fortis " in Japan |
| Pajero |
1 |
1 |
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| L200 |
1 |
1 |
Built in Thailand, "Triton" in selected markets. |
| Colt CZC |
1 |
1 |
Built in Europe |
| Colt CZT |
- |
1 |
Built in Europe |
| Colt |
1 |
2 |
Built in Europe |
| Grandis |
- |
1 |
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| Total |
13 |
16 |
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