Mitsubishi Lancer Second Generation

Second generation

In 1979, the Lancer EX was unveiled in Japan. Two engines were only offered back then, a 1.4 L MCA-JET equipped engine paired with Mitsubishi's Silent Shaft Technology, which generated 80 hp (60 kW) and a 1.6 L engine that generated 85 hp (63 kW) and 100 hp (75 kW). The MCA-JET system was something new than the used carburator system. The MCA stands for Mitsubishi Clean Air which meant that the EX passes both Japan and US emission standards whilst the new cylinder head design of the engine gave way for a third or Jet valve that introduces an extra swirl of air to the combustion chamber swirling the fuel-air mixture for a cleaner, efficient and thorough burn. Another new breakthrough in the Lancer is the Silent Shaft Technology which is actually two counterbalancing shafts that rotate in opposite directions, cancelling the power pulses a normal 4 cylinder engine would be inherent back then, reducing engine noise and vibration providing a smoother ride. The 1.8 L Sirius 80 engines was then introduced in the Lancer in 1980, along with a new 70 hp (52 kW), 1.2 L engine a year after providing a wider choice of engines for the Lancer. Also, a turbocharged, 135 PS (133 hp/99 kW) engine was added in 1980 for a sportier performance and an Intercooler system was integrated in the existing turbocharged engine to produce 165 PS (163 hp/121 kW) in 1983.

Lancer EX 1800GSR and GT Turbo

In 1980, The Lancer EX was introduced with a 1.8 L turbocharged 4-cylinder option known as the 1800GSR and GT Turbo. The first generation 1800GSR and GT only came out generating 135 PS (133 hp/99 kW) only not until in 1983 where the Intercooler was introduced that made the 1800GSR Turbo achieve 165 PS (163 hp/121 kW). No other information was found if whether the 1800GT Turbo also had the Intercooler in 1983.

Lancer EX 2000 Turbo

In Europe, the Lancer EX was offered with a tur bocharged 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 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 and the Lancer Evolutions I to IX. It achieved a maximum output of 168 bhp (125 kW) and manages a top speed of125 mph (201 km/h) in 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 280 PS (276 hp/206 kW).

Philippines

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. The Lancer SL was the base model with either a 1.2 L engine that generated 70 hp (52 kW) and the MCA-JET 1.4 L engine that generated 80 hp (60 kW) . The GSR was equipped with a 1.6 L engine that generated 100 hp (75 kW) with 5 speed transmission and 4 wheel disc brakes. A 1.8 L option was then available for the GSR. The GT had the 1.6 L engine that also generated 100 hp (75 kW) (there were instances that Turbochargers were also introduced as standard option with the GT) with 5 speed transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes as standard kit and wore the Lancer EX turbo front airdam and rear spoiler. All engines were equipped with the Silent Shaft Technology (the SL had the 1.4 L MCA-JET engine) and soon after, Automatic was available for SL and GSR variants.

Production	1979–1988
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	4G62 1.8 L SOHC Turbo I4 165 PS 163 hp/121 kW 4G33 / 4G12 1.4 L SOHC I4 4G32 1.6 L l4 4G11 1.2 L l4 4G63 2.0 L OHC Turbo l4 168 hp/121 kW (EX 2000 Turbo)
Transmission(s)	4-speed manual 5-speed manual Automatic (1400/1600 - GL/XL, 1800 SE )
Wheelbase	2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length	4,230 mm (166.5 in)
Width	1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height	1,380 mm (54.3 in)–1,390 mm (54.7 in)
Curb weight	1,170 kg (2,600 lb)–1,295 kg (2,850 lb)
Fuel capacity	50 liters
Designer	Aldo Sessano (design) Rakuzo Mitamura (engineering)