Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo 1982

[20B_4ME]

The Mitsubishi Cordia is a compacthatchback-coupé that was built by Mitsubishi Motors from 1982 to 1990. Its name is supposedly an amalgam of "cordierite" (a lustrous mineral) and "diamonds" from Mitsubishi's Three Diamondslogo.[citation needed] Alongside the Tredia and Starion, it was one of the first cars imported and sold to America by the company without the involvement of its then partner, the Chrysler Corporation. In Japan, the version sold at Car Plaza retail chain was called Cordia XP, and the one sold at Galant Shop chain was called Cordia XG. The XG had a somewhat smaller front grille.

Designed to fit between the existing Galant and Lancer models to increase the overall lineup of passenger vehicles, the Cordia and Tredia used front-wheel drive, and were similar in design to the contemporary Mirage.

This car was quite quick back in it's day and was even used in Australia as a Police Highway Patrol vehicle:

 

[AmyUD06]

Only if we also get the 2x4-speed transmission.

 

[Aero2000]

I love the red one, the police front is not good looking

 

[05XR8]

My brother had a brand new '88 Cordia L manual in black. Good cruiser from NY to Alabama. He should have waited for the Eclipse though.

 

[Aero2000]

Here's an picture of an Cordia Turbo 1982 the picture on the OP is a 1986-1988

Specifications Cordia 1600 Turbo 1982 :

Powertrain: 1597cc , Inline-4 , SOHC , Turbo , 114 hp / 5500 rpm , 170 Nm / 3500 rpm , 4-speed manual

Dimensions: Length 4275 mm , Width 1660 mm , Height 1320 mm , Weight 970 kg

Performance: Top speed 190 km/h , 0-100 km/h 8,5 sec