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Lancer
1977 Mitsubishi Lancer
Japan
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1977
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
A70 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1600 2-door Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
82 hp
Power (kW)
60 kW
Torque
116 Nm (86 lb-ft)
Top speed
165 km/h
(103 mph)
Displacement
1,597 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,995 mm
(157.3 in)
Width
1,535 mm
(60.4 in)
Height
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,340 mm
(92.1 in)
Curb weight
895 kg
(1,973 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.5 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
6 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
76.9 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,285 mm
(50.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,255 - 1,270 mm
(49.4 - 50.0 in)
Overhang, Front
735 mm
(28.9 in)
Overhang, Rear
920 mm
(36.2 in)
Turning Circle
9 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Interior
Steering Wheel
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Mitsubishi
612 vehicles
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
930 mm
(36.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
860 mm
(33.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,340 kg
(2,954 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
800 kg
(1,764 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg
(882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
445 kg
(981 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Lancer
Model
22 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Lancer Standard
1974–1979
Lancer Coupe Generations
2 of 2
A70 Facelift
1977–1979
Year
1977
Powertrain
1600 2-door Manual
Horsepower
82 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Gasoline
