Mitsubishi Lancer Second Generation (Part3)

Lancer EX 2000 Turbo

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In Europe, the Lancer EX was offered with a turbocharged 2.0 L 4–cylinder engine known as the Lancer EX 2000 Turbo. It was the first Lancer to use the very first 4G63 engine which was then used in succeeding models such as the Galant VR-4 and the Lancer Evolution I to IX.

It achieved a maximum output of 170 PS (125 kW) and manages a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and a quarter mile time of less than 15.5 s. A new feature on this model is that it is equipped with ECI or Advanced Electronically-Controlled Fuel Injection which gave the Lancer more power and outstanding fuel economy as it did 23.0 mpg in city driving and 28.8 to 37.2 mpg in highway driving. A rally version of the Lancer EX 2000 Turbo was made for the 1000 Lakes Rally that gave out 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp). Sales of this model were low because of emission regulations Japan imposed at that time.

Philippines (1979–1989)

In The Philippines, the Lancer EX (which is popularly known as the Box Type Lancer) was offered with three variants. These variants are the SL, GSR, and GT. All engines were equipped with the Silent Shaft Technology (the SL had the 1.4 L while the GSR and GT had 1.6 L) and soon after, Automatic was available for SL and GSR variants. Sales stopped in 1989 since it was to be replaced by the fifth generation Lancer.

Model and trim levels

• SL - Base Model. 4-door sedan powered by a 1.4L engine with a 4-speed Manual Transmission and later introduced with the 1.2 L engine (4G11) alongside with the 3-speed Automatic Transmission
• GSR - Mid Range Model. 4-door sedan powered by a 1.6L engine with a 5-speed Manual Transmission. 3-speed Automatic Transmission along with a 1.8L engine option (4G62 - carb ver.) was then introduced.
• GT - Limited Edition version with the Lancer EX Turbo Bodykit, 14" alloy rims, and same 1.6L engine.

Other markets

The Lancer EX (the Lancer name was used, and excluding Japan) was sold throughout the Asia and the Pacific (Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Australia, New Zealand). It was also sold in South America.

Engines used

4G63

• ECI turbocharged DOHC 1997 cc (2.0L) I4, 170 hp (127 kW)

4G62/G62B

• ECI turbocharged SOHC 1795 cc (1.8L) I4, 160 hp (119 kW)
• ECI turbocharged (3rd gear) SOHC 1795 cc I4, 135 hp (101 kW)
• Carb SOHC 1795 cc I4, 100 hp (75 kW)

4G32/G32B

• Carb SOHC 1597 cc (1.6L) I4, 85 hp (63 kW)

4G33/G12B

• Carb "MCA-Jet" SOHC 1410 cc (1.4L) I4, 80 hp (60 kW)

4G11/G11B

• Carb SOHC 1244 cc (1.2L) I4, 54 hp (40 kW)