Mitsubishi Concept-RA explained

Mitsubishi Concept-RA
Production:2008
Wheelbase:2635mm
Length:4445mm
Width:1895mm
Height:1315mm
Transmission:SST twin-clutch transmission

The Mitsubishi Concept-RA is a concept car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors, and first revealed on at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008.[1] Although there has been no official confirmation, the automotive press has speculated that this prototype presages the next generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse.[2] [3] [4]

The car has an aluminium space frame chassis, and features a 4N14 2.2-litre clean diesel producing 150kW and 420lk=on0lk=on, powering all four wheels through the company's S-AWC drivetrain and SST twin-clutch transmission. Following the lead of other recent Mitsubishi prototypes, "green plastic" recyclable resin is used extensively in the body panels and interior for environmental reasons.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/motorshow/detail1721.html "Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at 2008 North American International Auto Show"
  2. http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080113/FREE/286629089/1024/FREE "Mitsubishi Concept-RA: Next Eclipse?"
  3. http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4244417.html "Mitsubishi Concept RA Will Become Eco-Friendly, Evo-Inspired Eclipse: Detroit Auto Show Preview"
  4. http://www.whatcar.com/news-article.aspx?NA=229387 "Mitsubishi Eclipse coming to Europe?"