DESCRIPTION OF MIVEC SYSTEM |
The 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer MR has the same body design to the excellent EVO 4 model. Under the bonnet lies the 1600cc 4G92 MIVEC controlled engine which unleashes 175bhp at 7500rpm !! The MIVEC System is similar in design to Honda's VTEC system in that a second set of cam followers are activated at 5000rpm. These followers enable the larger,secondary cam lobes to operate the valves and the engine literally races up to the red line at 8200rpm ! With 2 cam profiles to choose from the engine can produce a very linear torque curve which makes town driving a pleasure and open road driving adrenalin pumping to say the least. The system was first used in motorbikes under the name "power Valve". It was then further developed for formula 1 cars when all turbos were banned back in the 80's. The system effectively gives the driver 2 engines in one. |
| To the right, we have an image of my Lancer MR's engine bay. Note the performance manifold which is a standard feature, as is the oil cooler which is situated in front of the coolant radiator. I have also fitted a K+N performance filter which has helped drag in a little extra air. To help compensate with the extra air flow I have also fitted a FIELD SFC Fuel controller which remaps the fuel system and allows the MIVEC cut-in point to be altered. These mods should give an extra 10% increase in pwr. This model also has pwr steering, air conditioning and an alarm with a seperate vector key immobiliser |
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| White dials accompany the leather steering wheel and gear knob. The Lancer also offers excellent seating, head and Leg room |  |
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Summary of vehicle details
| 1997
Mitsubishi Lancer MR 1600 MIVEC 50,000KM (30,000 Miles approx) 11Months MOT, Taxed ‘til Feb2000 Electric Mirrors + Windows, Cent Locking, PAS, Air Conditioning, Rad cass Thatcham Approved Cat 2 Alarm System Undersealed and cavity sealed from 1Yr old EXTRAS: Field SFC MIVEC/ FUEL Controller, K&N Air filter.
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