Power | Handling | Dimensions

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GSR $41,498  
MR $47,498  
MR Premium $51,498  
Power
Engine
Engine Type RS / GSR / MR 2.0L MIVEC I4 turbocharged/intercooled
Engine Code RS / GSR / MR 4B11 T/C
Valve train RS / GSR / MR DOHC, 16-valve, Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control system (MIVEC)
Displacement (cu in./cc) RS / GSR / MR 122/1998
Bore x Stroke (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 3.4 x 3.4 / 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio RS / GSR / MR 9.0:1
Horsepower / Torque RS / GSR / MR 291 @ 6500 / 300 lb.-ft. @ 4000
Engine Block RS / GSR / MR Aluminum
Cylinder Heads RS / GSR / MR Aluminum
Redline RPM RS / GSR / MR 7,000
Fuel System RS / GSR / MR MPI
Emissions RS / GSR / MR Fed: Tier 2 bin 5
Recommended Fuel RS / GSR / MR Premium Unleaded
Radiator Core size (mm) RS / GSR / MR 700 x 408 x 27
Engine Oil Type RS / GSR / MR 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity (qt./l) RS / GSR / MR 5.0/4.8 (filter + 0.3 qt; cooler + 0.5 qt.)
Recommended Fuel GSR / MR Premium Unleaded
 
Transmission
Manual GSR 5-speed
Automatic MR 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic® Shift Transmission (TC-SST)
1st RS / GSR
MR
2.857

3.655
2nd RS / GSR
MR
1.950
2.368
3rd RS / GSR
MR
1.444
1.754
4th RS / GSR
MR
1.096
1.322
5th RS / GSR
MR
0.761

1.008
6th RS / GSR
MR


0.775
Reverse RS / GSR

MR
2.892

4.011
Final Drive RS / GSR

MR
4.687
4.062
Handling
Suspension
Front RS / GSR MacPherson type strut (inverted strut)
with forged aluminum control arms
  MR Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm) RS / GSR / MR 25
Rear RS / GSR Multi-link type suspension with forged aluminum upper control arms
  MR Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers
Rear Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm) RS / GSR / MR 23
Steering
Type GSR / MR Power rack-and-pinion, 2.27 turns lock to lock
Turning Circle GSR / MR 11.8 m / 38.7 ft curb to curb
Type RS / GSR / MR Rack-and-pinion, Hydraulic Power Assist
Ratio RS / GSR / MR 13.3:1
Turns – Lock to Lock RS / GSR / MR 2.27
 
Brakes
Front GSR 350 mm / 13.8 in Brembo® ventilated disc
  MR 350 mm / 13.8 in Brembo® ventilated disc, 2-piece rotors with alloy hats
Rear GSR / MR 330 mm / 13.0 in Brembo® ventilated disc
Control System GSR / MR Standard 4-channel sports ABS with EBD
Front Brake Type RS / GSR Ventilated disc with 4-piston caliper
  MR Two-piece rotor for weight reduction
Front Brake Diameter (in/m) RS / GSR / MR 13.8/350
Rear Brake Type RS / GSR / MR Ventilated disc with 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Diameter (in/m) RS / GSR / MR 13.0/330
Anti-Lock Brakes RS / GSR / MR 4 sensor, 4 channel Sports ABS with EBD
Swept Area – front (sq in) RS / GSR / MR 341.6
Swept Area – rear (sq in) RS / GSR / MR 267.2
Total Swept Area (sq in) RS / GSR / MR 608.8
 
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Type   RS/GSR Enkei cast aluminum alloy
  MR BBS® forged aluminum alloy
Wheel Size    RS / GSR / MR 18in x 8.5JJ
Tire Type RS / GSR / MR Yokohama ADVAN asymmetrical performance tread
Tire Size RS / GSR / MR P245/40R18 93Y
Spare Tire RS / GSR / MR T145/70R18 107M
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 104.3/2650
Length (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 177.0/4495
Width (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 71.3/1810
Height (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 58.3/1480
Track, Front (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 60.8/1545
Track, Rear (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 60.8/1545
Min. Ground Clearance (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 5.5/140
 
Weight and Capacity
Curb Weight (lbs./kg) RS: TBD / GSR: 3517/1595 / MR: 3594/1630
  MR: 1635 kg / 3606 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L / 14.5 gal
Weight Distribution (% f/r) RS: TBD / GSR: 56.7/43.3 / MR: 57.4/42.6
GVWR (lbs/kg) RS: TBD / GSR: 4542/2060 / MR: 4542/2060
 
Interior
Passenger Seating Capacity RS / GSR / MR 5
Passenger Volume
(cu. ft./litres)
RS / GSR / MR 100.2/2837
Luggage volume
(cu ft/litres)
RS / GSR / MR 6.9/195
Passenger Volume 2837 L / 100.2 cu ft (2795 L / 98.7 cu ft w/sunroof)
Cargo Volume 195 L / 6.9 cu ft
Passenger Space
Front Head Room (in./mm) [with sunroof] RS / GSR / MR 40.6/1031 [39.5/1003]
Front Shoulder Room (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 54.7/1389
Front Hip Room (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 53.3/1355
Front Leg Room (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 42.5/1079
Rear Head Room (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 36.9/937
Rear Shoulder Room (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 54.3/1378
Rear Hip Room (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 54.1/1373
Rear Leg Room (in./mm) RS / GSR / MR 33.3/846
Electrical
Battery RS / GSR / MR 65D26L
Alternator (Amps) RS / GSR / MR 130A
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal./l) RS / GSR / MR 14.5 / 55
Fuel Consumption
5MT City / Highway (litres/100 kms) RS 12.9 / 9.0
5MT City / Highway (litres/100 kms) GSR 12.9 / 9.0
TC-SST City / Highway (litres/100 kms) MR 12.7 / 8.9
Warranties
New Vehicle Limited RS / GSR / MR 3 years or 60,000 kilometres
Powertrain RS / GSR / MR 5 years or 100,000 kilometres
Roadside RS / GSR / MR 5 years or unlimited kilometres
Technical specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Updated 12/01/08.