Overview

Ralliart is a key division within Mitsubishi which aims to deliver rally car performance to every day road cars. The stripes of the Ralliart brand are earned given the strict criteria which vehicles must meet before allowed to wear the badge. Vehicles must have significantly improved performance in a number of key areas such as engine output, braking, suspension and body dynamics, all combining to give a total driving experience.

Introducing the Colt Ralliart Turbo. Developed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, this exciting vehicle represents the pinnacle of dynamic performance and precision handling derived from its rally–bred heritage of the Lancer Evolution.

Aesthetically, the Colt Ralliart Turbo looks every bit the part with it’s aggressive lines, stylish body kit and purpose built extras like mesh sports grille, high-mounted spoiler and lowered sports suspension, giving it instant street credibility unmatched by any of it’s rivals.

Inside, the performance theme continues with sports seats, leather gearshift and alloy sports pedals all derived directly from its mentor – the Lancer Evolution.

Yet it’s not until you lift the bonnet that you realise how much grunt this little beast holds. It’s responsive power is delivered through a 1.5 litre turbo-charged and intercooled MIVEC engine, driving every one of the five GETRAG manual gears flawlessly, while the brakes, wheels and tyres have all been extensively developed to handle whatever you throw at it.

One drive and you’ll be hooked.

features

We don’t believe that you should have to fork out extra for air-conditioning, tinted side and rear windows, speed-sensing variable wipers, ABS or body-coloured bumpers. In this day and age, they’re what you should and can expect.

The same goes for the engine: there’s no need to settle for a basic unit when you can go straight to an all-alloy, MIVEC powerplant, designed to deliver maximum power with optimum fuel efficiency; especially since Mitsubishi have mated this brilliant engine with the latest driving technology – offering you the choice of a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) automatic, or a sporty European-designed 5-speed manual gearbox.

In fact, Colt is now recognised as setting new standards in small car performance, styling and equipment levels. The value packed VRX models gives you the option of either manual or automatic.

The latest Colts also benefit from Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced passive safety system. Our Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (or RISE, for short), means that you and your passengers are protected by world-leading, energy-absorbing chassis design and technology.

interior

Every inch of the Colt Ralliart Turbo has been painstakingly and methodically upgraded to get your adrenalin pumping. And the interior is no exception.

The purpose built sports style front bucket seats provide greater lateral and lumbar support every time when your pedal hits the metal.

The alloy sports pedals, unique sports cluster instrumentation with a 240km/h speedometer and exclusive Ralliart badging on both the scuff plates and above the gear shift will have you feeling like a true racing car driver every time you jump in.

The leather wrapped steering wheel, and gearshift knob provide the perfect grip for when you’re racing up and down through the gears and turning into the next corner.

Plus, the high performance 4-speaker audio system with MP3/WMA compatible 6 CD in-dash stacker together with the climate control air-conditioning is the perfect accompaniment for those long and windy roads.

So the only thing left to do now is to strap yourself in and take it for a drive.

Technology

The true benefit of Colt’s intercooled turbo-charged engine becomes clear the instant you accelerate. This remarkably built engine not only detects the slightest shift in speed variation, it also automatically switches the power and torque accordingly, providing more torque at low speed, and increased power higher in the rev count.

Additionally, the intercooling system, together with the sports front grille and bonnet vent, ensures that engine bay temperatures are minimised for optimal performance and endurance.

An extraordinary 113kW of power at 6000rpm, and 210Nm of torque at 3500rpm. The tachometer redlines at 6500rpm and the fuel cut-out occurs at 6700rpm, making this a vehicle packed full of grunt yet perfectly contained in a compact rigid package.

The Result

Other engine features include:

• A hollowed out camshaft provides a 1kg weight-saving advantage over standard camshafts.
• The addition of a cylinder block baffle plate increases output and performance as well as reducing oil stirring resistance for the crankshaft and connecting rods.
• The hydraulic timing belt automatic tensioner reduces noise and improves the durability of the belt.
• Reinforced engine and gearbox mountings have been fitted to cope with harder acceleration and sharper handling.

Significant work has also been undertaken on the exhaust system with the addition of large diameter pipes throughout the car helping to reduce the back pressure by 27% while extensive tuning delivers an unmistakably sportier sounding performance from the engine.

The superior five speed German GETRAG manual transmission and SF-Sachs clutch have been specially engineered to handle any power and torque the Colt Ralliart puts out. And with the adoption of synthetic oil replacing the transmission fluid, each gear shift will be smoother and more efficient.

Safety

As its name suggests, we’ve taken the best parts of our world beating, record breaking rally cars and injected them straight into this Colt. From the highly developed front and rear suspension to the advanced power assisted rack and pinion steering, this vehicle is just begging to be driven.

With a car this unique, the braking system has to be ready to handle the higher performance generated by its much more powerful engine and lowered sports tuned suspension. The criteria was simple however: maximum braking ability and a heat capacity that does not fade easily after repetitive braking at high speeds.

Supreme braking performance is delivered via four wheel disc brakes, vented at the front for maximum heat dissipation and fade minimising performance so you can turn in total confidence.

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist are fitted as standard, this is one vehicle that will stop you in your tracks with the finest precision.

The Active Stability Control (ASC), which incorporates Active Traction Control (ATC), is yet another standard feature on every Colt Ralliart.

It works by taking vital information from such things as the Steering Angle Sensor and the Wheel Speed Sensor to automatically adjust any unstable movements or shifts.

It then distributes the appropriate power or brakeforce to each individual wheel, thus minimising any wheel spin and ultimately maximising vehicle control.

In true Ralliart style, the Colt Turbo comes complete with 16" 12 spoke alloy wheels fitted with 205/45R low aspect, wide high performance tyres – providing both ride comfort and road hugging ability when you need it.

Additionally, Colt’s normal RISE body structure has been further strengthened to suit the Ralliart Turbo edition. As a base, it has 50% more spot welds proving maximum strength. It’s also 30% more rigid, enabling it to handle and respond better in any road conditions.

With more reinforcements and cross bracing than you could ever dream of, the rigid body provides the ultimate backbone for razor sharp handling while also being safely cocooned in the body shell should an accident ever occur.