Performance Review: Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Ralliart Sportback SST - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mitsubishi Lancer Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Ralliart Sportback SST is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Mitsubishi Lancer has a 1998cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Lancer shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Lancer's All Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1540 kgs (3395 lbs) this makes the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Ralliart Sportback SST in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Mitsubishi Lancer shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 237 bhp (176 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (243 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 253 lb-ft (343.0 Nm) @ 2550 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 Lancer you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (178.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mitsubishi Lancer.

The Mitsubishi Lancer has a Power to weight ratio of 153.8 bhp per ton and 164.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Lancer competing with the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (178.8 bhp per ton) or the 1999 Porsche Boxster 2.7 Roadster (178.8 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 Lancer generating around 164.2 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 2007 BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport (189.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT DIT (189.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.2 secs, this made the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Ralliart Sportback SST as fast as the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the or the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs). This Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Ralliart Sportback SST is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the and the 2011 Abarth 500 Essessee 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Lancer and the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12

When talking about the performance of the Mitsubishi Lancer on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.69 secs @ 93.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12 (14.62 secs), the 1998 Toyota Mark II 2.5 Tourer V (14.62 secs), and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (14.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Ralliart Sportback SST has a maximum speed of 143mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Lancer equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Ralliart Sportback SST then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), or the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (154 mph).

Related Links:

2008 Lancer Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mitsubishi

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