Difference between revisions of "Colt (RA - RE)"

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The '''second generation Colt''' was the first Mitsubishi to be sold in Australia under the Colt name. It was introduced to the market in 1981.
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| name = RA through RE series Colt
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| image = [[Image:RD-Colt.jpg|200px]]
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| availability = 1981 - 1991
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| assembly = {{Tonsley_park}}
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| predecessor = None
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| successor = [[Mitsubishi Mirage]]
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| body_style = 4 door sedan, 5 door hatchback
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| drive = Front-Wheel Drive
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| platform =
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| engine = 1.4L [[4G12|Orion]]<br>1.4L [[4G33|Saturn]]<br>1.6L [[4G32|Saturn]]
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| transmission = [[KM160|4 speed manual]]<br>[[KM165|4 speed Supershift manual]]<br>[[KM162|5 speed manual]]<br>[[KM170|3 speed automatic]]
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| wheelbase = 2380 mm
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| length = 3910 mm (Hatchback), 4105 mm (Sedan)
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| width = 1590 mm
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| height = 1350 mm
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The '''RA through RE Colt''' was the second Mitsubishi to be sold in Australia under the Colt nameplate. It was introduced to the market in 1981 and was an Australian-built third generation Lancer.
  
The second generation Colt was a small front wheel drive vehicle available as both a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback. It is noteable for introducing a split-ratio [[Supershift]] manual transmission.
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The Colt was a small front wheel drive vehicle available as both a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback. It is notable for introducing a split-ratio [[Supershift]] manual transmission.
  
 
The Colt uses rack and pinon steering, McPherson strut with coil spring and control arm front suspension, Independent trailing arm with cross shaft coil spring rear suspension with front disc and rear drum brakes.
 
The Colt uses rack and pinon steering, McPherson strut with coil spring and control arm front suspension, Independent trailing arm with cross shaft coil spring rear suspension with front disc and rear drum brakes.
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[[Category: Mitsubishi Colt]]
 
[[Category: Mitsubishi Colt]]
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[[Category: 1980s Models]]
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[[Category: 1990s Models]]

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