5g Lancer
From Mitsipedia
| Fifth Generation Lancer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | CA/CB Lancer |
| Available in Australia | September 1988 - September 1992 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style(s) | 3 door hatch, 4 door sedan, 5 door hatch. |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Designer | Masaru Furukawa |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine(s) | 1.5L carburetted 12-valve SOHC Orion, 1.5L EFI 12-valve SOHC Orion, 1.6L EFI DOHC Sirius |
| Transmission(s) | F5M31 5 Speed Manual KM170 3 Speed Automatic F4A21 4 Speed Automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3960mm (3 door), 4235mm (4/5 door) |
| Width | 1670 mm (3 door) |
| Height | 1380 mm (3 door), 1405 mm (4/5 door) |
| Kerb weight | 1070 Kg (GSR 3 door), 1000 Kg (4 door), 1055 Kg (5 door) |
| Fuel capacity | 50L |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | 4th Generation Lancer (Not available in Australia) |
| Successor | 6th Generation Lancer |
The Lancer nameplate re-emerged in Australia in September of 1988 with the introduction of the fifth generation Lancer, designated as the CA. The last time a car bearing the Lancer badge was sold in Australia was in 1981 with the Chrysler Lancer. The third generation Lancer was sold in Australia as the Mitsubishi Colt.
CA Series
The CA Lancer launched in Australia in September 1988 initially only as a four door sedan with a five door hatchback following in 1989. All featured the 1.5L carburetted 12-valve Orion engine with a choice of 5 speed manual, 3 speed auto or 4 speed auto (depending on variant).
