Mitsubishi Tredia

Mitsubishi Tredia
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1982–1990
Class	Subcompact
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, front-/four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	4G12T 1.4 L I4 4G32 1.6 L I4 4G32T 1.6 L turbo I4 4G62 1.8 L I4 4G62T 1.8 L turbo I4 4G63 2.0 L I4
Transmission(s)	4/5-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2445 mm (96.3 in)
Length	4280 mm (172.4 in)
Width	1660 mm (65.4 in)
Height	1370 mm (51.6 in)
Curb weight	950 kg (2094 lb)
Related	Mitsubishi Cordia

The Mitsubishi Tredia was a subcompact sedan built by Mitsubishi Motors from 1982 to 1990. Its name is supposedly derived from Mitsubishi's Three Diamonds logo. Alongside the Cordia and Starion, it was one of the first cars imported and sold to America by the company without the involvement of its then partner, the Chrysler Corporation.

Overview

Designed to fit between the existing Galant and Lancer models to increase the overall lineup of passenger vehicles, the Cordia and Tredia used front-wheel drive, and were similar in design to the contemporary Mirage. They incorporated a MacPherson strut/independent trailing arm suspension, front disc brakes, manual or electrically-controlled automatic transmission, and a choice of three engines: a 1.4 L rated at 68 hp, a 1.6 L rated at 74 hp (55 kW) and a 114 hp (85 kW) turbocharged 1.6 L. Some smaller export markets also received a carb-fed 2.0 L rated at 110 hp (82 kW).

The cars were given a mild facelift in 1983, and four-wheel drive was offered in 1984. The engine range was overhauled in 1985 to allow the cars to run on unleaded fuel, including the introduction of a 1.8 L engine in both 100 hp (70 kW) naturally-aspirated and 135 hp (101 kW) turbocharged form, before production was discontinued in 1990. 1988 was its last year in the United States.

It was available in the following colours ("(M)" for metallic colours):

• Polar White W52
• Florence Beige G81
• Safari Red R47
• Canyon Red R94(M)
• Atlantic Bleu B71(M)
• Lawrence Green G81(M)
• Milano Gold S34(M)
• Italian Silver H29(M)

Tredia Turbo

The Mitsubishi Tredia 1600 Turbo was the fastest version of the Mitsubishi Tredia. It had a turbocharged 1597 cc carburetted inline-4 engine which produced 114 hp (84 kW) and 170 N·m (125 ft·lbf) of torque. The Tredia Turbo is easily distinguished from the other Tredia models by having a front spoiler, an air-intake on the bonnet, Turbo-striping on the side of the car, 13" light-alloy sportwheels and, if installed, foglamps and a rear spoiler. The interior was also very different from that of the normal Tredia models; special seats in a two-tone grey colour, an oil pressure gauge, voltmeter and a four-spoke steering wheel were installed. A radio cassette player was optional. Like the 1400 GLX and the 1600 GLS, the 1600 Turbo had a manual 4-speed 'Power/Economy' transmission. With the Power/Economy-selector selected in 'Power' (moved forward), the car would accelerate faster. With the Power/Economy-selector selected in 'Economy' (moved backwards), the engine would run at lower revs and use less fuel.

Specifications

• Type: Tredia
• Model: 1600 Turbo

Engine and transmission:

• Configuration: Front-engined, front-wheel drive
• Engine type: Straight four-cylinder, 4G32T
• Valves per cylinder: 2
• Engine displacement: 1597 cc
• Bore x stroke: 76,9 x 86 mm / 3,0 x 3,4 in
• Compression: 8,5:1
• Max. power output: 114 hp / 84 kW at 5.500 rpm
• Peak torque: 170 N·m / 125,4 ft·lbf at 3.500 rpm
• Redline: 6.000 rpm
• Transmission: 2 x 4-speed manual 'Power/Economy'
• Fuel feed: Carburettor
• Valvetrain: SOHC
• Aspiration: Turbocharged

Gear ratios:

                 2 x 4
               Economy/Power
           1st 3,272/4,226
           2nd 1,831/2,365
           3rd 1,136/1,467
           4th 0,855/1,105
       reverse 3,181/4,109
   final drive 3,466

Wheels and brakes:

• Front brakes: Ventilated disc brakes
• Rear brakes: Drum brakes
• Tire size: 185/70HR-13

Performance:

• Top speed: 183 km/h (113,7 mph)
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 10,5 sec. (0-62 mph in 10,5 sec.)

Fuel economy:

              90 km/h: 6,3 l/100 km
           120 km/h: 8,4 l/100 km
               City: 9,3 l/100 km