Colt 1100
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
|---|---|
| Also called | Colt 1100 |
| Production | 1966–68 |
| Successor | Mitsubishi Galant |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine | 1,088 cc KE44 OHV I4 |
| Transmission | 4MT, column or floor |
| Wheelbase | 2,285 mm (90.0 in) |
| Length | 3,855 mm (151.8 in) |
| Width | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
The Mitsubishi Colt 1100 succeeded the Colt 1000 from September 1966, receiving the A21 chassis code. The 1100 was powered by a four-cylinder pushrod engine of 1,088 cc capacity producing 58 PS (43 kW) at 6,000 rpm, for a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph).
Along with trim differences, such as a different grille without a dip in the lower middle part, bumper overriders meant that the 1100 was also 35 mm (1.4 in) longer than its predecessor. Somehow the weight dropped by 40 kilos, to 800 kg (1,764 lb). The 1100 was also available with a floor-mounted shifter, unlike the 1000 and later 1200. Originally available in Standard or DeLuxe trims, a Sporty DeLuxe version joined the lineup soon after its introduction. This also formed the basis for the Colt 1500 SS. The Colt 1100 was replaced by the "New Colt" 1200 in 1968.
There was also an 1100 Van, in Standard or deLuxe form. It offered two-doors and a horizontally split tailgate, and a payload of 400 kg (882 lb) (or 200 kg with five occupants). At 3,905 mm (153.7 in), its body was a little longer, otherwise dimensions were the same. The KE44 engine remained the same, but lower gearing meant top speed was down to 125 km/h (78 mph).
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