Mitsubishi Space Runner 1st generation
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Mitsubishi |
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1991 to 1999 |
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Gasoline: 1.3-1.8 liters |
The Mitsubishi Space Runner is a compact car from Mitsubishi Motors , which was produced in the first generation between autumn 1991 and summer 1999 and in the second generation from summer 1999 to mid-2002. The Japanese name was Mitsubishi RVR . Other regional sales names were Mitsubishi Expo LRV, Eagle Summit Wagon, Plymouth Colt Wagon and Dodge Colt Wagon.
The Space Runner had four doors: two front doors, a sliding door on the passenger side and a tailgate.As standard the rear seat arrangement could accommodate three, the seatbacks had a 50:50 type split so that the reclining seat backs could be folded forward,The seats, could then be detached and folded up and forward towards the front seats, leaving a large flat floor for transporting items.
Up to the B-pillar, the Mitsubishi Space Runner is identical to the Mitsubishi Space Wagon .All models were equipped with four-cylinder engines, the top models used the drive of the first Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, a 2.0-liter 16V DOHC turbo engine.
As standard FWD versions, also a AWD version available ,with engines available in conjunction with a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission.Mitsubishi revived the name RVR in 2010 for a crossover / SUV model. In Europe, it is also marketed as Mitsubishi ASX .

Technical details
Engine Size: 1.6 to 2.0 litre
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual or Auto
Drivetrain: Rear wheel drive
Doors: 4
Seats: 5
Braked Towing Weight: 1200kg
Fuel Capacity: 55 litres
Weight: 1205kg
Length: 4270mm
Width: 1695mm
Wheelbase: 2520mm
Power: 114 bhp (1.8)
Top Speed: 109 mph
Torque: 162 Nm
CO2 Emissions: 205 g/km
Euro Emissions: Standard 2

Related
Service
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Engine 1.8L (4G)
Valve clearance -INLET 0.20mm check hot
Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0.30mm check hot
Compression pressure - 0.75-1.05 bar
Engine oil grade - normal climate SAS 15W/40
Engine oil change - 3.3 litres
Manual gearbox oil grade - SAE 75W/90 Synthetic
Manual gearbox oil refill- 1.6 litres
Drive belt tension - 5.5-7.5mmNote:
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