2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

September 2024 · 3 minute read

The new Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart reinforces the sporty identity of the Lancer lineup (Lancer, Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Evolution) with aggressive styling and driving performance that creates a unique product between the Lancer GTS 2.4 and the Lancer Evolution models. The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart makes effective use of the Lancer’s rigid unibody and four-wheel independent suspension by mating this capable chassis to a turbocharged engine and all-wheel-drive.

Mechanical

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is powered by the new 4B11 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC intercooled and turbocharged engine (also used in the Lancer Evolution) that develops an estimated 235 horsepower. The engine is mated to Mitsubishi’s efficient Twin Clutch-SST gearbox that helps enhance the sporty nature of the vehicle by allowing the driver to execute lightning-quick, silky-smooth, paddle-actuated shifts. The TC-SST transmission also operates in fully automatic modes for Normal and Sport driving conditions.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart’s full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi’s Active Center Differential (ACD). The ACD unit employs an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch center differential, vectoring drive torque to the front and rear according to different driving conditions to realize the best balance between steering response and traction characteristics on Tarmac, Gravel, or Snow surfaces.

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is also equipped with front helical limited slip differential and a rear differential mechanical limited slip differential.

Design

Elaborating on the basic sporty design and proportions of the Lancer, the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart exterior is distinguished by its more aggressively styled front bumper design, rear bumper cover, dual outlet muffler and a lightweight aluminum, ducted hood that delivers cooling air to the turbocharger.

The interior design places greater emphasis on function and vehicle control. Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is equipped with FAST key, Bluetooth hands-free telephone interface, the same Twin Clutch-SST shifter used on Lancer Evolution, and easily accessible steering column mounted paddle shifters.

Available equipment and options to include: Recaro seats, HID headlights, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate 9-speaker audio system, Sirius satellite radio, power sunroof, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive navigation system with digital music server.

In Detail

submitted byRichard Owen
engineType 4B11 Aluminum Inline-4
positionFront Transverse
aspirationTurbocharged & Intercooled
valvetrainDOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/MIVEC VVT
fuel feedInjection
displacement1998 cc / 121.9 in³
bore86 mm / 3.39 in
stroke86 mm / 3.39 in
compression9.0:1
power175.2 kw / 235 bhp
specific output117.62 bhp per litre
bhp/weight152.9 bhp per tonne
torque343.02 nm / 253 ft lbs
body / frameUntil Steel
driven wheels4WD w/S-AWC, AYC, ASC
front tires215/45R18
rear tires215/45R18
front brakesVented Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
f brake sizex 351 mm / x 13.8 in
rear brakesVented Discs w/Twin-Piston Calipers
r brake sizex 330 mm / x 13.0 in
steeringRack & Pinion w/Hydrualic Assist
f suspensionMacPherson Strut w/Forged Control Arms, Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Eibach Coil Springs
r suspensionMultiLink Strut w/Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Eibach Coil Springs
wheelbase2635 mm / 103.7 in
front track1530 mm / 60.2 in
rear track1530 mm / 60.2 in
length4570 mm / 179.9 in
width1760 mm / 69.3 in
height1490 mm / 58.7 in
transmissionTwin Clutch SST 6-Speed Automated Manual or 5-Speed Manuall
gear ratios3.655:1, 2.368:1, 1.754:1, 1.322:1, 1.008:1, :1
final drive4.062:1

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