The Extraordinary Mitsubishi Colt

The current Mitsubishi Colt is a supermini built by Mitsubishi Motors at their NedCar plant in the Netherlands, using the same underpinnings as its sister car, the now discontinued Smart Forfour. Mitsubishi has used the name twice previously, first as the marque of a series of kei cars and subcompact cars in the 1960s, and then as the export version of the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback in the 1980s and 1990s. The Chrysler Corporation, Mitsubishi's longtime partner, also used the name in the 1970 when it rebadged the second generation Mitsubishi Galant as Dodge Colt and Plymouth Colt captive imports for the United States market.

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size: 1997 ccm (121.86 cubic inches)

Fuel type: Gasoline

Fuel mixed driving: 12.2 litres/100 km (19.28 miles per gallon)

Seats: 2

Drive: Rear wheels

Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Airbags: 4. 0

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 1,400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)

Towing weight: 1,300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)

Overall length: 4,940 mm (194.5 inches)

Overall width: 1,590 mm (62.6 inches)

Overall height: 1,700 mm (66.9 inches)

Wheelbase: 2,960 mm (116.5 inches)

Fuel capacity: 69.0 litres (18.23 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of origin: Japan

Service interval: 15,000 km

Engine and transmission

Engine location: Front, transverse

Displacement: 1997 ccm (121.86 cubic inches)

Max power: 106.00 PS (78 kW or 105 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.

Max torque: 158.00 Nm (16.1 kgf-m or 116.5 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.

Compression: 9.5:1

Bore x stroke: 85.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)

Fuel system: Carburettor

Valves per cylinder: 4

Fuel control: Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Gearbox: Manual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed: 162.0 km/h (100.7 mph)

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 14.0 seconds

Power/weight ratio: 0.0757 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors: 2

Passenger space: 2,803 litres (741 gallons)

Optional cargo space: 1,075 litres (284 gallons)

Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: 0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Steering: Power assisted steering

Brake details: Antiblocking system

Front tire dimensions: 245/75-R15

Rear tire dimensions: 245/75-R15

Front suspension: Wishbone