1997 Mitsubishi Mirage Specifications

2-Door Coupe DE 1.5L Automatic
MSRP based on 2-Door Coupe DE 1.5L Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 29 mpg City/36 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.5L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 2dr Cpe DE 1.5L Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2172
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 85.6
Second Head Room (in) 35.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.6
Second Hip Room (in) 47.6
Front Head Room (in) 38.6
Second Leg Room (in) 31.1
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 53.2
Front Leg Room (in) 43.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.2
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 168.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.9
Track Width, Front (in) 57.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.5
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 95.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 57.5
Height, Overall (in) 51.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 36
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 29

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 92 @ 5500
Displacement 1.5L/89.5
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 93 @ 3000
Fuel System MFI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.529
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.480
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.842
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.712
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.042
Brakes
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.2 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 8 x - TBD -
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 20.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.6
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 32.8
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P175/70R13
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T105/70D14
Front Tire Size P175/70R13
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 13 x 5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 14 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 13 x 5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) .91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Struts
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Trailing arms

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger air bags
ELR/ALR switchable outboard 3-point shoulder belts
Height-adjustable driver/passenger front shoulder belt
Child protector locks
Side-door impact beams

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note Free Adjustment period - 3 years/36,000 miles Battery coverage - 24/24 full coverage w/50/50 pro rata Triple Diamond Concierge Coverage - provides rental/loaner vehicle when warranty sevice connot be completed in one day & the vehicle must be kept overnight Diamond Care Service Reminder System (DCSRS) includes - Reminders to customers concerning upcoming routine maintenance
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 7
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 4.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 70
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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