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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES 5dr Sportback FWD

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback, Compact
24 (2012) mpg city / 32 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Hatchback

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

94.500

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3021

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

24 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

32 (2012)

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L/122

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

148 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

145 @ 4200

Trans Description Cont.:

Continuously Variable Ratio

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Link

Front Tire Size:

P205/60R16

Rear Tire Size:

P205/60R16

Spare Tire Size:

T145/70D16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

8.000 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

14.500

Wheelbase (in):

103.700

Length, Overall (in):

180.400

Advanced Technical Data

Number of Passenger Doors:

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

6 (2012)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

27 (2012)

Engine Order Code:

4B11

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.350 - 0.520

Reverse Ratio (:1):

1.750

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

5.410

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

6.9 (2012)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

120

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.790

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.710

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Steering Type:

Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

14.900

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.090

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

32.800

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.900 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

8.000 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

39.600

Front Leg Room (in):

42.300

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.700

Front Hip Room (in):

53.300

Second Head Room (in):

36.800

Second Leg Room (in):

35.900

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.300

Second Hip Room (in):

54.100

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

69.400

Height, Overall (in):

59.300

Track Width, Front (in):

60.200

Track Width, Rear (in):

60.200

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.500

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):

13.800

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):

46.600

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