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skipp123
28-06-2005, 10:57
what are peoples comments on this litle motor? i rekon itl be the new saxo... 1.5liter turbo 147bhp 134mph top end and 0-60 in 7.2 best bit is HKS are in developments for a 200bhp kit 0-60 would prob be what low 6's..... pic of moded one below

http://www.car-prices.com/car-prices/new-car-info.pl/request=view-car-images/make=Mitsubishi/range=Colt/model=9280

KingStromba
28-06-2005, 11:19
Looks nice. If its light, should be a cracker.

Swervin_Mervin
28-06-2005, 11:24
Probably won't fall apart as you drive away from the stealership like some small hatches either.

Can you imagine what you could waste with a 200bhp version?

big hp
28-06-2005, 11:27
Jurys out on that one..........

skipp123
28-06-2005, 11:35
the 200bhp conversion is in development, i rekon u could prob get a shit load of bhp outa that.

uprated intercooler
filter
biger turbo
internalls
exhaust
manifold
decat

what 280bhp????? that would be a ****ing quality little hatch and surprise a load of motors out there this will take off in the uk i think. get some nice rally wheels 6 pots and coilovers and itd look the nutts i might buy one

northy
28-06-2005, 11:40
what does the road going one look like skip ?

skipp123
28-06-2005, 12:00
hold on il try and get some pics theres not that many round cos its so new... il do me best but a auto trader link might be the only option lol

Purple
28-06-2005, 12:02
Think we have a few of them running around here. Think the standard performance is more like a warm hatch. Fairly thin torque from what I read in the magazines. Would be damn reliable though.

skipp123
28-06-2005, 12:12
heres the standard pics...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/skipp123/colt3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/skipp123/colt2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/skipp123/colt.jpg

Purple
28-06-2005, 12:15
My mistake, think the reviews I read were for the standard specs ones. The Ralliart version has higher specs. Both 1.5L engines though. Snipped from a press release.

"Apart from Ralliart, all Colt Plus models are powered by a new 4A91-type 1.5-liter MIVEC aluminum cylinder block engine that generates 77kW (105PS)/6000rpm and 141N-m (14.4kg-m)/4000rpm (2WD models) and is manufactured at MDC Power GmbH in Germany. The Ralliart model uses a new 4G15-type 1.5-liter MIVEC intercooler-turbocharger unit that generates 108kW (147PS)/6000 rpm and 180N-m (18.3kg-m)/2500rpm. Mated to the INVECS-III CVT, the engines return mileage of 18.2 km/l (2WD, 4A91 models) and 15.6 km/l (4G15 turbo model) respectively in Japan's 10-15 mode driving cycle."

skipp123
28-06-2005, 12:24
do u know any tuners over your way that have already done kits, exhausts, breaks, engine mods ect im really interested in this car think it would be awsome when tuned personaly think its got huge potential

Purple
28-06-2005, 12:45
Nope. Unfortortunately, standards equipment here for most revheads are the WRXes and EVOs for all out mod jobs. That's where the market is. Think I have only seen 1 stock Colt Ralliart. Not much to speak of, the owner was just pottering.

skipp123
28-06-2005, 12:54
my estimate for the next 12 months is a couple of these flying about with very powerfull engines bet they can handle alot more than stock

Jamie.
28-06-2005, 13:09
looks like a matiz IMO :? . im not really into the modern hatch look, all curves etc. i prefer a more agressive looking car with defined contours.

Zollo
28-06-2005, 13:39
Think you'd be made to go for that over a 182 IMO. No matter what some people say on here, they're bloody good cars.

From what I've read, these Colts aren't all that great to drive. Mushy steering and controls and apparently a bit unstable. But if you're looking for big power, then a turbo'd car like this would be much better suited than a n/a 182.

Depends what you're looking for really. Gotta say, that modified one looks wicked :twisted:

skipp123
28-06-2005, 13:54
or this one.... the colt evo. 250bhp 0-60 in 4secs have a look at the link

http://www.autocarmagazine.com/News_Article.asp?NA_ID=206735

Jamie.
28-06-2005, 13:59
1.5 ltre 250BHP that engine is gona blow up due to all the... STRESS. lets face it that version is gona be so pricy even if it does hit the street. just look at the price diff between the 340 and 400!!!

KingStromba
28-06-2005, 14:00
Id get one. :shock:

skipp123
28-06-2005, 14:05
prices for the evo version are roumered at £18/20k so new focus RS money or golf R32 i know what id have.......

Zollo
28-06-2005, 14:05
Don't forget the Colt has mechanical ties with this munter...

http://www.testdriven.co.uk/news.cfm/smart_forfour_brabus

Yuck!

skipp123
28-06-2005, 14:19
i got a thing from my local merc/barbrus dealer inviting me to test drive it, dont know where they got my details from but iv posted it just waiting for a reply gotta be worth a laugh. did anyone else get the invertation thingy? looked like a postcard

Slithers
28-06-2005, 14:21
1.5 ltre 250BHP that engine is gona blow up due to all the... STRESS. lets face it that version is gona be so pricy even if it does hit the street. just look at the price diff between the 340 and 400!!!

Dunno, the 2.0 evo block was made upto 400 bhp for the evo 8 fq400, so theres no reason why a 1.5 turbo litre block cant do 250 safely.

You got to remeber most modern engines are better and can handle higher stress' than the ones we run in our cars.

Slithers
28-06-2005, 14:22
Id have one as well.

2 live
28-06-2005, 19:07
i like em....just for the pure.'that car shunt be that fast' factor lol