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1987 Mitsubishi Starion LE 4AT

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1987 Mitsubishi Starion – front Unverified
Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Starion (1983–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1989 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6 Turbo EX (front) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mitsubishi Starion (1986) 1Y7A6204 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mitsubishi Starion interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1987 Mitsubishi Starion LE 4AT is a 145-hp 2.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,659 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 145 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Starion measures 173.0 inches long on a 95.8-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,659 ($44,799 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.6 L SOHC turbocharged inline-4 (Astron G54B)
Displacement2.6 L
Horsepower145 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque185 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves)
Bore and Stroke91.1 x 98
Injection TypeThrottle-body fuel injection (turbo)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length173 in
Width66 in
Height50 in
Wheelbase95.8 in
Interior
Legroom Front40 in
Legroom Rear29 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Mitsubishi STARION.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Mitsubishi STARION

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Mitsubishi STARION (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
Seats1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 30, 2018 · Seats
“SEATBELT BUCKLE RECALL PARTS NLA: THERE REMAINS AN ACTIVE RECALL FOR REPLACEMENT OF INEFFECTIVE AND FAILING SEATBELT BUCKLES FOR THE 1987 MITSUBISHI STARION (OTHER YEARS AS WELL AS CHRYSLER CONQUEST…”
Dec 5, 1995 · Seat Belts 1 injury
“SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE DRIVER DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING HEAD INJURY/EJECTION. *SD”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 MITSUBISHI STARION. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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