Mitsubishi - Carisma-1.6 (90 Hp)

Mitsubishi - Carisma

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 10:40 p.m.

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Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	Carisma
Generation	Carisma
Modification	1.6 (90 Hp)
Start Of Production	1995
End Of Production	2000

Performance

The Carisma offers a moderate performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h.

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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	12 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	12 sec
Max Speed	180 km/h 111.85 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car has a compact and sleek sedan body style with a spacious interior. It offers comfortable seating for five and features a well-equipped interior. Its overall dimensions are relatively compact, making it suitable for urban environments.

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Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
Length	4435 mm 174.61 in.
Width	1710 mm 67.32 in.
Height	1405 mm 55.31 in.
Wheelbase	2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front Track	1455 mm 57.28 in.
Rear Track	1475 mm 58.07 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Carisma boasts a fuel-efficient petrol engine, achieving impressive urban and extra-urban fuel consumption figures of 9.5 l/100 km and 6 l/100 km respectively. Its performance is further enhanced by a responsive suspension system and comfortable interior.

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Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg 29.73 UK mpg 10.53 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg 47.08 UK mpg 16.67 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a Carisma model with an internal combustion engine, providing 90 Hp and 137 Nm of torque. The engine is a 4-cylinder, inline configuration, naturally aspirated, and uses a multi-port manifold injection system. The drivetrain is a front-wheel drive, and it has a 5-speed manual transmission. The front suspension is a spring strut, while the rear suspension is a coil spring.

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Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre	56.4 Hp/l
Torque	137 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 101.05 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Displacement	1597 cm3 97.45 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke	77.5 mm 3.05 in.
Compression Ratio	10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	4
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	OHC
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Coil spring

Brakes

The Carisma is a reliable car with a robust braking system, featuring ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear, supported by an Anti-lock braking system (ABS). It also has a hydraulic power steering system and a steering rack and pinion, making it easy to maneuver. The car rides on 185/70 R14 tires, providing a comfortable ride.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	185/70 R14

Weight & Capacity

The Carisma has a impressive weight-to-power ratio of 12 kg/Hp and 83.3 Hp/tonne, indicating strong performance. Its weight-to-torque ratio is 7.9 kg/Nm and 126.9 Nm/tonne, suggesting good handling. The car has a kerb weight of 1080 kg and a maximum weight of 1610 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 530 kg. The trunk boot space is 460 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 60 liters.

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Weight To Power Ratio	12 kg/Hp, 83.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.9 kg/Nm, 126.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1080 kg 2380.99 lbs.
Max Weight	1610 kg 3549.44 lbs.
Max Load	530 kg 1168.45 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 l 15.85 US gal \| 13.2 UK gal