Performance Review: Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mitsubishi Colt Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Mitsubishi Colt has a 1468cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Colt shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Colt's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1070 kgs (2358 lbs) this makes the Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated or the give or take 50kg.

The Mitsubishi Colt shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1468cc 16V St4 engine produces 147 bhp (109 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 155 lb-ft (210.1 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (170 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mitsubishi Colt you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive28i (162.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mitsubishi Colt.

The Mitsubishi Colt has a Power to weight ratio of 137.3 bhp per ton and 144.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Colt competing with the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive28i (162.1 bhp per ton) or the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 (162.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mitsubishi Colt generating around 144.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1986 Mercedes SL Class 560SL V8 R107 (169.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1980 Porsche 911 SC (169.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.0 secs, this made the Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo as fast as the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (7.70 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi (7.70 secs) the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (7.70 secs) the or the 2000 Toyota MR2 1.8 VVTi (7.70 secs). This Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo is also faster than the 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2015 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD (7.80 secs) the and the 2001 MG ZT 2.5 V6 190 (7.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Colt and the 1972 Lamborghini Urraco 2.5L V8 P250

When talking about the performance of the Mitsubishi Colt on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.64 secs @ 87.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1972 Lamborghini Urraco 2.5L V8 P250 (15.57 secs), the 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix 5.9 V8 360 Hardtop (15.57 secs), and the 2002 Renault Megane 2.0 T Renaultsport Trophy 225 (15.58 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo has a maximum speed of 131mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Colt equals the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (142 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo then how about the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (142 mph), the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (142 mph), or the 2013 Lexus IS 350 (142 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Colt Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mitsubishi

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