1997 Mitsubishi Mirage LS Sedan 5MT
The 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage LS Sedan 5MT is a 113-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,150 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 113 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 116 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Mirage measures 173.6 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,348 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,150 ($26,628 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4G93 I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 113 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 116 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 89.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.58 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.95 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.38 |
| 4th Gear | 1.03 |
| 5th Gear | 0.77 |
| Reverse | 3.36 |
| Final Drive | 3.72 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Turning Diameter | 33.5 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 x 5 |
| Wheels Rear | 13 x 5 |
| Tires Front | P175/70R13 |
| Tires Rear | P175/70R13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.6 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Front Track | 57.1 in |
| Rear Track | 57.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,348 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars