Everything about the MIVEC RS

Mitsubishi MIVEC RS
Mitsubishi MIVEC RS | Credit: Wan Autoparts @ Carousell

Was scrummaging the net looking for info on MIVEC gearboxes and stumbled on a wealth of information, thanks to the NZ-based MIVEC site, one with quite a bit of Malaysian presence. I found info on the MIVEC RS and some detailed specs. Impressive to say the least.

Power rating is 175bhp at the flywheel.


Mivec RS key specs:

  • Titanium valves
  • Different cam profiles
  • Different air intake
  • 40kg weight reduction
  • Heavy duty gearbox output shaft
  • Heavy duty clutch linings
  • Different 5th gear ratio
  • Lightened flywheel
  • Quick shifter
  • Strengthened lower suspension arms, front and back, with heavy duty bushes
  • Reinforcing plates on trailing arms to increase camber rigidity
  • High ratio steering rack (2.9 vs 3.1)
  • Increased steering pump flow with cooler
  • Larger proportioning valve in brake master cylinder
  • Modified fuel tank reservoir outlet to reduce surge
  • Double accelerator return springs
  • Water cooled oil cooler
  • 50mm extractors
  • High flow catalytic converter & low pressure muffler
  • Thinner glass
  • No ABS
  • No central door locking
  • Manual windows
  • Manual door mirrors
  • No rear wiper
  • No clock
  • One speed intermitent wipers
  • Air conditioning as an option
  • 30mm less ground clearance
  • Stiffer shock settings
  • Front 15 inch 2 pot ventilated disc brake option
  • Helical LSD option
  • Choice of about 4 different computers
  • White only body with black mirrors
  • Extra body spot welds
  • Different centre console
  • Flame resistant interior
  • No boot carpet
  • No underseal

Good stuff!
Sounds like something R3 would do! Salivating as I read more!

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