Mitsubishi Colt Lancer Celeste Coupé 1975-1979
In 1975, the Lancer was complemented by a hatchback coupé called the Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste (also called the Mitsubishi Celeste or Colt Celeste in some markets; it was the Chrysler Lancer Coupé in Australia and the Plymouth Arrow in the United States), and sold with 1.4 L and 1.6 L options (a 2.0 L model was added later). (Wikipedia)
Mitsubishi Celeste specifications
Engine
1600
2000
2000
2000
1400
1600
Model
2-door
2-door
2-door
2-door
2-door
2-door
Model code
A73 JR6 (ST)
A73 JL6 (ST)
A78M NUSR6 (GT)
A78M NUSL6 (GT)
A78M NGSR6 (GSR)
A78M NGSL6 (GSR)
A78M NUSR (GSR)
A78M NUSL (GSR)
A72M NUSR (ST)
A72M NUSL (ST)
A73M NGSR (GT)
A73M NGSL (GT)
A73M NGSR6 (GSR)
Dimensions mm (in.)
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Interior length
Interior width
Interior height
Wheelbase
Tread front
Tread rear
Min. ground clearance
4115 (162.0)
1610 (63.4)
1330 (52.4)
1650 (65.0)
1290 (50.8)
1080 (42.5)
2340 (92.1)
1300 (51.2)
1270 (50.0)
165 (6.5)
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1295 (51.0)
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Weight
Curb weight kg (lb.)
Seating capacity
930 (2,050)
5
980 (2,160)
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985 (2,171)
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980 (2,160)
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930 (2,050)
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940 (2,072)
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Performance
Min. turn. radius m (ft.)
Max. climb. abil. tan θ
5.0 (16.4)
0.57
4.8 (15.7)
0.60
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0.62
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0.51
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0.58
Engine
Type
Bore x stroke mm (in.)
Displacement c.c. (cu.in.)
Compression ratio
Max. output HP/rpm SAE
Max. output HP/rpm DIN
Max. torque kg-m (ft-lbs)/rpm SAE
Max. torque kg-m (ft-lbs)/rpm DIN
4-cylinder water-cooled 4-stroke OHC
76.9x86 (3.03x3.39)
1,597 (97.4)
8.5
100/6300
85/5800
14.0 (101.2)/4000
12.5 (90.4)/3500
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84x90 (3.31x3.54)
1995 (121.7)
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115/6000
98/5500
17.0 (122.9)/4000
15.3 (110.6)/3500
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9.5
125/6000
110/5500
17.5 (127)/4000
15.5 (112.1)/3500
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8.5
115/6200
98/5800
17.0 (123)/4200
15.3 (110.6)/3500
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73x86 (2.87x.39)
1439 (87.8)
9.0
92/6300
78/5800
12.5 (90.4)/4000
11.3 (81.7)/3500
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76.9x86 (3.03x3.39)
1597 (97.4)
9.5
110/6300
94/6200
14.2 (102.7)/4800
12.8 (92.5)/4200
Fuel
system
Carburetor
Fuel tank capacity litres (U.S. gal).
Downdraft 2 barrels-single
45 (11.7)
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Transmission
Clutch
Gear box
Gear ratio 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Final gear ratio
Dry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring mechanically actuated
4-speed all synchromesh floor shift
3.525
2.193
1.442
1.000
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3.889
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5-speed all synchromesh floor shift
3.238
1.955
1.341
1.000
0.854
3.054
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3.215
2.000
1.316
1.000
0.853
3.667
4.222
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Steering
Type of gear
Gear ratio
Recirculating ball type
15.6-18.2
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Suspension
Front
Rear
Independent
strut type
Symmetrical semi-elliptical leaf springs
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Brakes
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Discs
Leading and trailing shoes
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Tires
Front & rear
165SR-13
175/70HR-13
175/70HR-13
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155SR-13
175/70HR-13
Differences between Celeste model years
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Choke
Manual choke: |
Automatic choke: |
Rear window
Smaller: |
Larger: |
Front grille badge and head lights
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Horse head: |
Diamond logo, round head lights: |
Tail lights
First model lights, L-shaped: |
Second model lights, small indicator light: |