1989 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R 5MT
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Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1989 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6 Turbo EX (front) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mitsubishi Starion (1986) 1Y7A6204 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mitsubishi Starion interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Starion (1983–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6 Turbo EX (front) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Starion (1986) 1Y7A6204 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Starion interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1989 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R 5MT is a 188-hp 2.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $20,084 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 188 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 234 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Starion measures 173.0 inches long on a 95.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,084 ($52,640 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.6 L SOHC turbocharged inline-4 (Astron G54B) |
| Displacement | 2.6 L |
| Horsepower | 188 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 234 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.1 x 98 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection (turbo) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.8 in |
| Interior | |
| Legroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1989 Mitsubishi Starion.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.