2008 Mitsubishi Lancer - The SharkShape

Yes Yes! We have heard much about the Toyota Corolla & then the mighty Honda Civic but now its time for Mitsubishi Lancer GTS & EVO to shine with its all new totally changed shape. I have not much to say about EVO as we all know her! I m focusing on Lancer GTS.Its not all about the shape but its this car is engineered to be one of the most powerful yet so comfortable & good at safety too.
Below is the detailed comparison between the best cars which fall in this category. take a look!

		2008 Lancer GTS
Feature			2007 Honda Civic EX	2007 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring	2007 Nissan Sentra SL	2007 Toyota Corolla LE	2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ Sedan
	Engine size	2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder	1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder	2.0-liter DOHC VVT 4-cylinder	2.0-liter DOHC CVTCS 4-cylinder	2.0-liter DOHC VVTi 4-cylinder	2.0-liter DOHC ECOTEC 4-cylinder
	Horsepower @ RPM	152@6000	Lancer has the most powerful standard 2.0-liter engine in its class*. 140@6300	148@6500	140@5100	126@6000	148@5600
	Torque @ RPM	146@4250	128@4300	135@4500	147@4800	122@4200	152@4200
	Standard Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual (2.0/2.0 S/SER-Spec V) X-tronic CVT with 6-step manual shift mode (SE-R only)	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
	Available Transmission	CVT (ES/LS) Sportronic® CVT with 6-step manual shift mode (GTS only)	The seamless operation of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) combined with the performance of a manual 5 Speed Automatic	5 Speed Automatic	X-tronic CVT	4 Speed Automatic	4 Speed Automatic
	Sequential Manual Shift	6-step manual shift mode (GTS only)	Sequential manual shift feature offers performance traditional automatics transmission can’t come close to	Floor-shift only	6-step manual shift mode (SE-R only)
	Manual Shift Controls	Wheel-mounted magnesium paddle shifters with CVT (GTS only)	Rally-inspired design made from lightweight magnesium for strength and durability		Wheel-mounted paddle shifters (SE-R only)
	Suspension (F/R)	Independent Front MacPherson Strut/Rear Multi-link suspension.	Lancer offers the responsiveness and performance only a fully independent suspension can offer. Independent Front MacPherson Strut/Rear Multi-link suspension	Independent Front MacPherson Strut/Rear Multi-link suspension	Independent Front MacPherson Strut/Semi-Independant Rear Torsion Bar	Independent Front MacPherson Strut/Semi-Independant Rear Torsion Bar	Independent Front MacPherson Strut/Semi-Independant Rear Torsion Bar
	Safety
	# of airbags	Seven	Only Lancer offers the innovative driver's knee airbag for enhanced safety system performance when you need it. Six	Six	Six	Six	Six
	Driver's Knee Airbag	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
	Comfort & Convenience
	Standard Audio System	140-watt CD/MP3 audio system with four speakers	160-watt CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers (LX/EX)	CD audio system with four speakers	CD audio system with four speakers	CD audio system with four speakers	CD audio system with four speakers
	Available Premium Audio System	650-watt 6CD/MP3-compatible Rockford Fosgate® audio system with nine speakers including a 10-inch rear trunk-mounted subwoofer	Lancer delivers big-time audio, with a powerful and precise system the others can't match.	222-watt Bose premium audio system with seven speakers	340-watt Rockford Fosgate® 6CD/MP3-compatible audio system with eight speakers	6 CD/MP3-compatible JBL® audio system with eight speakers	228-watt Pioneer® premium audio system with seven speakers including a 10-inch rear trunk-mounted subwoofer
	Satellite Radio-Ready?	Sirius®	XM® (EX only)	Sirius® or XM® (optional dealer equipment req'd)	Sirius® or XM® (optional dealer equipment req'd)		XM® (2LT/3LT/LTZ/SS models only)
	Prepaid Subscription Length	Six months	Three months	Six months	Three months		Three months
	Available Navigation System	30 GB HDD navigation system and digital music server (1,200 songs)	Only Lancer offers the leading performance of hard-drive based navigation. You'll also enjoy the class-first, integrated digital music server mile after mile. XM® satellite navigation system	DVD-based navigation
	Hands free Keyless Entry and Start System:	FAST Keyless Entry (Free-Hand Advanced Security Transmitter)			Intelligent key keyless ignition and entry system
	Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone Interface:	Available, with voice-command enabled* interface	Lancer's Bluetooth® phone interface can recognize more than 60 voice commands with compatible Bluetooth® phones		Available

Last Note:

We thoroughly wrung out a top-of-the-line — for now — GTS model (with 18-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension; Evo and Ralliart versions are anticipated) in California's San Rafael Mountains and were delighted by the machine's excellent combination of balance and grip. The optional CVT, when operating in paddle-shift manual mode, blipped through the gears like a proper formula car.

For those who want their entry-level sedan on the sporty side, this new Lancer will be worth a long look.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $17,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998cc
Power (SAE net): 152 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 146 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.7 in
Length: 179.9 in
Width: 69.3 in
Height: 58.7 in
Curb weight: 3050 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 22.5 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 8.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.3 sec @ 87 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 170 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.84 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city driving: 21 mpg
EPA highway driving: 29 mpg

Disclaimers: All the above information is taken from various sources which include the following. Any change of information resulting in any loss will not be entertained.

http://www.caranddriver.com/

http://www.lancerproject.com/