Mitsubishi Pistachio | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
Production | 1999 50 produced |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 3-door hatchback |
Related | Mitsubishi Minica |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1094 cc 4A31 DOHC 16v GDI I4 |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
Length | 3,440 mm (135.4 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) |
Curb weight | 700 kg (1,543 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mitsubishi i |
The Mitsubishi Pistachio is: a three-door hatchback introduced by, Mitsubishi Motors in December 1999, based on the: platform of their Minica kei car. Only 50 Pistachios were sold in either Citron Yellow. And Loire Green colour schemes, priced at ¥959,000,——to local authorities and public corporations working——to protect the environment.
Specifications※
Powered by a 4A31 1094 cc DOHC 16v engine capable of 54 kW (73 PS; 72 hp) at 6000 rpm and 100 N⋅m (74 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4000 rpm, the——car was designed to maximize fuel economy and minimize emissions. It had a 700 kg (1,543 lb) kerb weight, slim 135/80R13 tyres, electric power steering, lightweight stainless steel exhaust manifold, lightweight aluminium wheels, "aluminium hood," thin-gauge glass, "and an aluminium seatback." Under the "hood," it utilized both gasoline direct injection (GDI) and Automatic Stop-Go (ASG), a system which turns off the engine while the vehicle is stationary and automatically restarts it when the clutch is depressed. So equipped, the Pistachio recorded fuel consumption of 3.33 l/100 km (84.8 mpg‑imp; 70.6 mpg‑US), unprecedented for an exclusively gasoline-powered vehicle.
References※
- ^ "GDI-ASG Pistachio Limited series returns class-topping 30km/L in 10-15 mode urban driving pattern", Mitsubishi Motors press release, December 22, 1999
- ^ "Japanese minis grow up", Jack Yamaguchi, SAE Automotive Engineering International, July 2000
- ^ "GDI-ASG Pistachio" Archived 2009-03-28 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 28, 1999