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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES 4DR FWD Hatchback

ES 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

$18,395 MSRP
2.0l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.9 sec

0-60 mph

16.2 sec

@ 87 mph

Horsepower • Torque
148 hp

Power

145 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,021 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Mitsubishi

Model:

Lancer Sportback

Trim:

ES 4DR FWD Hatchback

Style:

ES 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Base Price:

$18,395

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,021 lbs

Length:

180.4 in.

Width:

69.4 in.

Height:

59.3 in.

Wheelbase:

103.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

24 city / 32 hwy

Fuel:

15.5 gal. / 434 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

148 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

145 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.89 sec

0-60 mph:

8.31 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

22.28 sec

0-100 mph:

22.7 sec

Top Speed:

130 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.56 sec @ 69.8 mph

¼ mile:

16.19 sec @ 87.1 mph

½ mile:

25.46 sec @ 104.6 mph

1 mile:

41.36 sec @ 119.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/60HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/60HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Cvt

Final Drive:

5.41

Gear Ratios

1: 2.35

2: 1.58

3: 1.22

4: 0.94

5: 0.71

6: 0.59

R: 1.75

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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