2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart spec

Country Of Origin     Japan
Year Of Introduction     2009
Base Price When New     $26,490
Configuration     DOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder
Power     237 hp

2009 Lancer Ralliart

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

Mechanical

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

The Lancer Ralliart Center Differential Active full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi (ACD). 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 Asphalt, Gravel, or Snow surfaces.
Lancer Ralliart is also equipped with limited slip differential, front helical and rear mechanical differential slip differential limited.

Design

Explaining the basic sporty design and proportions of the Lancer, Lancer Ralliart exterior is distinguished by more aggressive design style front bumper, rear bumper cover, dual outlet muffler and lightweight aluminum, the hood channel that delivers cooling air to the turbocharger.

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

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