Mitsubishi Colt GTi-16V

Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi
Production	1988 to 1992
Body and chassis
Class	Sports
Layout	Hatchback
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L ,1.8L I-4 16V
Transmission	Five-speed manual

 Mitsubishi Colt C50, third generation appeared with the GTi-16V Perhaps not one of the better known of the hot-hatch brigade, the Mitsubishi Colt 1600 GTi-16V, to give it it's full name, was introduced in mid-1988 as a replacement for the Colt Turbo model later also as a Colt 1800 GTI-16V .Fitted with five-speed gearbox, the petrol engines and a regulated catalyst and ABS.

The exact reasons for Mitsubishi discarding the turbo philosophy in favour of multi-valves are not clear, but with such sophistications as Mitsubishi's ECI-MULTI electronic fuel injection system, plus the low-friction roller bearing rockers, the new Colt possesses adequate, if not electrifying performance.

As with many 4- valve per cylinder engines, though, low down torque is not a strong point and this car gives away 33 1b ft of it to the previous model. The chassis features front struts and a 3 link torsion-beam rear suspension including frequency responsive damping.

Mitsubishi provide the usual hot-hatch requirements such as power steering, sports seats, electric windows, central locking, sports alloy wheels etc., and as with any Mitsubishi, build quality and refinement are guaranteed.

• 1.6 GTi 16V, DOHC (4G61), 91 kW (124 hp), torque 142 Nm at 5000 rpm, (04.1988 to 02.1990)
• 1.8 GTi 16V, DOHC (4G67), 100 kW (136 hp), torque 162 Nm at 5000 rpm, (03.1990 to 03.1992)
• Length:3950 mm
• Width:1670 mm
• Height:1380 mm
• Wheelbase: 2385 mm
• Curb weight :1155 kg