Mitsubishi Starion

The New Start in High Performance

In the 80s as fuel shortages of the 70s became just a memory, demand for higher performance cars became evident. Mitsubishi's answer to this new demand was turbocharging and in 1982 the Starion was introduced to the market. The Starion was developed incorporating the latest engineeing technology bringing together high speed utilization with fuel economy. Mitsubishi Motors as a pioneering force in the field of aerodynamics since the 50s incorporated the latest in aerodynamic design technology in the creation of Starion's sleek exterior body styling.

The Starion's new approach to aerodynamics dramatically improved road holding abilities at high speeds, assured sure footed handling, as well as providing fuel consumption efficiency by reducing the air drag. The 145ps, Sirius 2000 ECI Turbo engine moved the Starion up the speed curve smooth and effortlessly. The Starion had a top speed of 180km/h and would accelerate from 0 to 400 meters in 16.1 seconds. In 1983, an intercooler was integrated into the enigine boosting its power performance to 175ps.

The revolutionary new Sirius-Dash 3x2 valve engine was introduced in 1984 boosting the power performance yet further to 200ps. Four wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS provided the Starion with the ability to rein in speed with sure control. All in all, Mitsubishi's advanced technology gave the Starion characteristics expected in much more expensive sport coupes.

Like its highly successful predecessors bearing the three diamond marque, the Starion made its presence known in the world of motorsports. Its durability, reliability and high performance were proven again and again with many major victories in the most prestigious national race and rally championships the world over during the early and mid 80s.