Plymouth Lancer
Lancer (Mitsubishi Lancer) · 1978–1979 · 2 model years · 2 trims
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Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer EL front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer (5438785144) by nakhon100, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer EL rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer (20554319236) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer EL front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer (5438785144) by nakhon100, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer EL rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer (20554319236) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | |||||
| 4MT | 1.6L Inline-4 SOHC | 77 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD |
| Auto | 1.6L Inline-4 SOHC | 77 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
| 1978 | |||||
| 4MT | 1.6L Inline-4 SOHC | 77 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD |
| Auto | 1.6L Inline-4 SOHC | 77 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
Safety & recalls by model year
No NHTSA data available for this generation.
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.