Rockets Do Come In Pocket Sizes...Mit Colt Turbo Version R
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Tiny Dancer: Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Version-R Launches in Tokyo
Date posted: 05-31-2006
TOKYO — Small, light and with a punchy 1.5-liter turbo under the hood, Mitsubishi's Colt Ralliart Version-R is the new kid on the block in Tokyo.
The Version-R is the latest and hottest member of the Colt performance club. Mitsubishi already markets an enthusiast-based Ralliart Colt in Japan, as well as a Colt 1.5 CZT in Europe, both with 1.5-liter turbo power and front-wheel drive.
The Ralliart Version-R package brings something more to the party. It keeps the 1.5-liter MIVEC turbo but has new engine mapping and a bigger exhaust. It has the same 154 horsepower as the CZT, but torque is 8 pound-feet stronger at 155 lb-ft, for meatier drivability. Mitsubishi has also increased body stiffness by 30 percent.
Inside, the Version-R has full front Recaro bucket seats. In back, the Version-R is converted to hold two passengers, rather than the five that the regular Colt accommodates.
With a Lancer Evo-style hood scoop, new grille, rocker extensions and black fender surrounds, the Version-R is also very definitely dressed for the part. Tires are grippy 205/45R16 Advans. This car is Mitsubishi's kind-of answer to the Mini Cooper and as such, has all the makings of a true grinmobile.
But the company won't be sending it to the U.S. Mitsubishi spokesman Moe Durand told Inside Line that the decision not to send the Colt R to the U.S. revolved around the need to spend a large sum to modify the vehicle to meet U.S. front-impact standards.
What this means to you: Mitsubishi still knows how to deliver cool stuff. Too bad it's keeping this one on the other side of the Pacific.
Tiny Dancer: Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Version-R Launches in Tokyo
Date posted: 05-31-2006
TOKYO — Small, light and with a punchy 1.5-liter turbo under the hood, Mitsubishi's Colt Ralliart Version-R is the new kid on the block in Tokyo.
The Version-R is the latest and hottest member of the Colt performance club. Mitsubishi already markets an enthusiast-based Ralliart Colt in Japan, as well as a Colt 1.5 CZT in Europe, both with 1.5-liter turbo power and front-wheel drive.
The Ralliart Version-R package brings something more to the party. It keeps the 1.5-liter MIVEC turbo but has new engine mapping and a bigger exhaust. It has the same 154 horsepower as the CZT, but torque is 8 pound-feet stronger at 155 lb-ft, for meatier drivability. Mitsubishi has also increased body stiffness by 30 percent.
Inside, the Version-R has full front Recaro bucket seats. In back, the Version-R is converted to hold two passengers, rather than the five that the regular Colt accommodates.
With a Lancer Evo-style hood scoop, new grille, rocker extensions and black fender surrounds, the Version-R is also very definitely dressed for the part. Tires are grippy 205/45R16 Advans. This car is Mitsubishi's kind-of answer to the Mini Cooper and as such, has all the makings of a true grinmobile.
But the company won't be sending it to the U.S. Mitsubishi spokesman Moe Durand told Inside Line that the decision not to send the Colt R to the U.S. revolved around the need to spend a large sum to modify the vehicle to meet U.S. front-impact standards.
What this means to you: Mitsubishi still knows how to deliver cool stuff. Too bad it's keeping this one on the other side of the Pacific.
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