- High performance, high fuel economy, and excellent emissions performance are provided by an aluminum block 2.0 liter 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC*1 engine producing 152 hp.
- Power is transmitted through a CVT*2, with six-speed Sportronic mode - available for the first time in a Mitsubishi in the North American market - and, on some grades, with paddle shifters that allow the driver to shift gears manually without taking his hand off the wheel.

*1 MIVEC : Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control System
*2 CVT : Continuous Variable Transmission


Mitsubishi Prototype X concept walkaround

- A design study for the new Lancer Evolution X (Evo X) due to be launched in 2007. Based on the new Lancer launched at Detroit, the Prototype X concept features an exterior with a Spartan 'driver's car' image, and a highly functional, high-quality interior that encourages concentration on driving. Overall, the design aims for a clear-cut and determined form that is consistent with function.
- Mechanically, in addition to the Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)*3 all wheel control system built around a 4WD system, the concept features a newly-developed aluminum block MIVEC turbo engine mated to a high performance six-speed automated manual transmission. There are also many other examples of the latest technology from Mitsubishi Motors, including the use of aluminum for parts of the body panels to save weight.

*3 S-AWC : Super All-Wheel Control. Vehicle dynamics system that integrates control of drive torque, braking, steering and suspension at all four wheels.


Next Generation Mitsubishi Diesel Engine outline

- The design for the new engine includes a lightweight aluminum block, a common rail system with piezo injectors to provide good responsiveness, and a VG/VD turbocharger with boost pressure controllable over a particularly wide range by combining a variable geometry (VG) for variable turbine flow with a variable diffuser (VD) for variable compressor flow. This combination of features will result in a diesel engine that is both very powerful and efficient.
- The exhaust gas cleaning system is designed for compliance with both U.S. Tier 2 Bin 5 and Japanese post-new long term emissions regulations, utilizing combustion control technology to reduce NOx, together with a DPF + NOx trap catalyst to clean NOx from the exhaust and reduce emissions.


Mitsubishi Motors lineup at 2007 Detroit Motor Show

Model / Category / Remarks
Lancer / New model / World premiere
Prototype X / Show car / World premiere
Raider / Show car / Baja 1000 entry
Lancer / Show car / 1974 Safari Rally entry
Outlander / Production model  
Eclipse / Production model / Made in North America 
Eclipse Spyder / Production model / Made in North America
Galant / Production model / Made in North America
Endeavor / Production model / Made in North America
Raider / Production model / Made in North America

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