Mitsubishi Lancer (A70)

Mitsubishi Lancer (A70)
Overview
Also called	Chrysler Lancer[1] Chrysler Valiant Lancer[2] Colt Celeste[3] Colt Lancer[4] Dodge Arrow Dodge Colt[5] Dodge Lancer Mitsubishi Celeste[6] Plymouth Arrow[7] Plymouth Colt
Production	1973–1979 (sedan) 1973–1985 (van) 1975–1981 (Celeste)
Designer	Shinichi Yamamura (design) Munechika Namba (engineering)[8]
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door sedan 4-door sedan 5-door wagon (van) 3-door hatchback coupé (Celeste)
Layout	FR layout
Platform	A71A-A78A, A141A-A149V
Powertrain
Engine	1,187 cc 4G42 I4 1,238 cc 4G36 I4 1,244 cc 4G11/G11B I4 1,410 cc 4G12/G12B I4 1,439 cc 4G33/G33B I4 1,597 cc 4G32/G32B I4 1,995 cc 4G52/G52B I4 (Celeste)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,340 mm (92.1 in) (sedan)
Length	3,960–4,105 mm (155.9–161.6 in)
Width	1,525–1,545 mm (60.0–60.8 in)
Height	1,360–1,385 mm (53.5–54.5 in)
Curb weight	765–900 kg (1,687–1,984 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Colt 1200
Successor	Mitsubishi Lancer (second generation)

The Mitsubishi Lancer (A70) is the first generation version of Mitsubishi's long-running Lancer nameplate. When introduced in 1973, it filled the gap between the Minica kei car and the considerably larger Galant. It was a replacement for the Colt 1200, last sold in 1970. Although sedan production ended in 1979, vans continued on until 1985. This Lancer also formed the basis for the Lancer Celeste sports coupé of 1975 through to 1981. These Lancers were sold under a multitude of names in different markets.