Performance Review: Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 - [1997]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 and the 1997 McLaren F1 GT 6.1 V12.This particular Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun has a 3497cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Pajero-Shogun shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Pajero-Shogun's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1970 kgs (4343 lbs) this makes the Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD or the give or take 50kg.

The Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun shares the same bhp with the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3497cc 24V V6 engine produces 276 bhp (205 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 257 lb-ft (348.4 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 (165.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun.

The Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun has a Power to weight ratio of 140.1 bhp per ton and 130.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 Pajero-Shogun competing with the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 (165.1 bhp per ton) or the 1990 BMW 8 Series 850i 2d Auto (165.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun generating around 130.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 MG Maestro 2.0 Turbo (155.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro (155.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.5 secs, this made the Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 as fast as the 2006 Seat Leon 2.0 16v TDI FR (8.20 secs) the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 (8.20 secs) the 2003 BMW X5 3.0d (8.20 secs) the or the 2000 Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S (8.20 secs). This Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 is also faster than the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 (8.30 secs) the 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe (8.30 secs) the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (8.30 secs) the and the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Lupo 1.6 GTi (8.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Pajero-Shogun and the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

When talking about the performance of the Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.1 secs @ 90.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (15.03 secs), the 1988 BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution E30 (15.04 secs), and the 2003 Nissan 350Z Coupe (15.04 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1997 version of the Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 1997 Pajero-Shogun equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

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