Sunday, February 24, 2008

Geneva 2008 Preview: Mitsubishi Prototype S


German magazine Auto Bild has revealed the first unmasked pictures of the Mitsubishi Prototype S. The "S" is for Sportback, and this show car forecasts a future production vehicle. Sportback is for the European market, where hatches account for the majority of car sales. Up front, you have the Lancer Ralliart's nose, which is dressed up with more ornate, concept-style headlamps and foglights.

The sloping rear hatch is topped by a large, body-colored roof spoiler, and restyled rear lighting wraps from the lid onto the quarter panels. Dual exhaust tips poke through a diffuser insert on the rear bumper, and stylish split-spoke wheels in a gunmetal finish occupy the lightly-flared fender cutouts.

Mechanically, it seems that the Prototype S is outfitted with the same running gear as the Lancer Ralliart. The 2.0L turbo four delivers 240 PS (236 hp) and 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) of torque through a dual-clutch setup to a full-time AWD system with an active center differential.

Gallery: Mitsubishi Prototype S





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