A wide gap existing between its tiny Minica and the enlarged second-generation Galant since the retirement of the last Colt, Mitsubishi launches a new Lancer to fill it. This compact car is available with a variety of engines from a smaller version of the trusted “Neptune” block already seen on the Galant and Delica, to a potent “Saturn” enabling some excellent performances. Lancers are hence designated “1200”, “1400” and “1600” depending on their engine mount, available in both two- and four-door versions.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1200
In “1200” form, the Lancer is available in “Standard”, “EL” and “GL” forms. The base “Standard” is a simplified Lancer that is only available as a two-door, with white the only paint choice.
● Introduction: January 1973. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.2-litre, 70 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 396 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door saloon, four-door saloon.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1400
The Lancer 1400 is available in “EL”, “GL” and “SL-5” trim. As the latter’s name implies, it receives a five-speed gearbox, along with a three-spoke steering wheel, fog lights and a leather upholstery.
● Introduction: January 1973. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.4-litre, 92 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Five-speed manual gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Discs on front wheels optional. Length: 396 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door saloon, four-door saloon.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSL
The “1600 GSL” is the performance version of the Lancer, fitted with a powerful 1.6-litre “Saturn engine”. From July 1973, an optional “Sport Kit” becomes optional.
● Introduction: January 1973. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.6-litre, 100 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to discs on front wheels, drums on rear wheels. Length: 396 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door saloon.
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Mitsubishi Lancer 1200
In “1200” form, the Lancer is available in “Standard”, “EL” and “GL” forms. The base “Standard” is a simplified Lancer that is only available as a two-door, with white the only paint choice.
● Introduction: January 1973. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.2-litre, 70 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 396 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door saloon, four-door saloon.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1400
The Lancer 1400 is available in “EL”, “GL” and “SL-5” trim. As the latter’s name implies, it receives a five-speed gearbox, along with a three-spoke steering wheel, fog lights and a leather upholstery.
● Introduction: January 1973. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.4-litre, 92 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Five-speed manual gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Discs on front wheels optional. Length: 396 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door saloon, four-door saloon.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSL
The “1600 GSL” is the performance version of the Lancer, fitted with a powerful 1.6-litre “Saturn engine”. From July 1973, an optional “Sport Kit” becomes optional.
● Introduction: January 1973. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.6-litre, 100 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to discs on front wheels, drums on rear wheels. Length: 396 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door saloon.
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