Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Pics Aplenty: Mitsubishi Prototype S]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/26/pics-aplenty-mitsubishi-prototype-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/26/pics-aplenty-mitsubishi-prototype-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/26/pics-aplenty-mitsubishi-prototype-s/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Click for more hi-res images of the Mitsubishi Prototype S

Autobild spilled the beans over the weekend, and today, Mitsubishi lifted the embargo on its Geneva-bound Prototype S, which is basically the forthcoming Lancer Sportback in light concept trim. Beneath the hatchback's skin lies the powertrain used in in the new US-market Lancer Ralliart -- 240 horses, dual-clutch, full-time AWD, and active center differential. It's anyone's guess whether Mitsubishi will elect to offer it outside Europe, where the body style is sure to be a bread-and-butter seller. We certainly wouldn't turn it away, though; there's always room for more hatchbacks with "go." Check out the new high-res shots in the attached gallery, and Mitsu's official release after the jump.

Gallery: Mitsubishi Prototype S


[Source: Mitsubishi]

Continue reading Pics Aplenty: Mitsubishi Prototype S

Pics Aplenty: Mitsubishi Prototype S originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breakinglancer ralliartlancer sportbackLancerRalliartLancerSportbackprototype sPrototypeSTue, 26 Feb 2008 10:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Geneva '08 Preview: Mitsubishi Prototype S unmasked!]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/geneva-08-preview-mitsubishi-prototype-s-unmasked/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/geneva-08-preview-mitsubishi-prototype-s-unmasked/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/geneva-08-preview-mitsubishi-prototype-s-unmasked/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Click image for a gallery of the Prototype S

German pub Autobild has spilled the beans on the Geneva-bound Mitsubishi Prototype S. The "S" is for Sportback, and this show car forecasts a future production vehicle that will probably carry that moniker. The Sportback is crucial for the European market, where hatches account for the majority of car sales. Up front, you essentially have the Lancer Ralliart's nose, which is dressed up with more ornate, concept-style headlamps and foglights. Head around to the car's rump, and you can almost see Mitsu's people drawing a line in the sand, daring the 5-door WRX to come over and "play." The sloping rear hatch is topped by a large, body-colored roof spoiler, and restyled rear lighting wraps from the lid onto the quarter panels. Dual exhaust tips poke through a diffuser insert on the rear bumper, and stylish split-spoke wheels in a gunmetal finish occupy the lightly-flared fender cutouts. Mechanically, it seems that the Prototype S is outfitted with the same running gear as the Lancer Ralliart. The 2.0L turbo four delivers 240 PS (236 hp) and 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) of torque through a dual-clutch setup to a full-time AWD system with an active center differential. It's cool, we want it, and most importantly, it'd fit -- after all, Subaru markets the WRX here as both a sedan and a hatchback. Come on, Mits. Go tit for tat with them and bring this one across the pond after you give it to Europe.

Gallery: Mitsubishi Prototype S


[Source: Autobild]

Geneva '08 Preview: Mitsubishi Prototype S unmasked! originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breakinggeneva 08geneva 2008Geneva08Geneva2008lancer ralliartlancer sportbackLancerRalliartLancerSportbackmitsubishi lancerMitsubishiLancerprototype sPrototypeSSat, 23 Feb 2008 12:38:00 EST