Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is set to unveil the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback at the Le Mondial de l'Automobile 2008, or Paris Motor Show 2008, taking place from October 2 (October 4 for the general public) through October 19. The car will have its European launch this fall, and will be phased into the various countries in the region. The Sportback is a 5-door sport hatchback, with an inverted-slant nose and trapezoidal grille, representing the Mitsubishi Motors design identity. It will have versions with 1.5-liter (109PS) or 1.8-liter (143PS) gasoline engines or with a 2.0-liter (140PS) turbo diesel engine. The model will feature an "auto-folding function", with adjustable rear floor height and rear seatbacks that can be tipped forward by a lever in the luggage compartment. A version with Mitsubishi Motors' new diesel engine will join the series in spring of 2009.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart models feature a turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC engine [maximum output 177 kW (240PS) & maximum torque 343 Nm (35 kgm)]. This is combined with Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch SST transmission and Active Center Differential, for enhanced steering and traction control, through adjusting the torque sent to each wheel to suit the conditions. The vehicles also receive upgrades to the basic performance, such as 2-pot caliper front brakes and a larger brake master cylinder.
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