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Mitsubishi Starion Chrysler Conquest**
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Overview**
The Mitsubishi Starion and Chrysler Conquest are sporty coupes produced jointly by Mitsubishi Motors and Chrysler Corporation from 1982 to 1990. The Starion was sold in Japan and various export markets, while the Conquest was exclusive to North America. Both vehicles shared the same platform and powertrain but differed in styling and equipment.
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Design**
The Starion and Conquest featured a sleek and aerodynamic design with a long, sloping hood, a sharply raked windshield, and a fastback roofline. The front end was characterized by a wedge-shaped grille, flanked by rectangular headlights and integrated fog lights. The taillights were tall and narrow, extending into the rear spoiler.
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Interior**
The interior of the Starion and Conquest was spacious and well-equipped for its time. The dashboard featured a full array of analog gauges and controls, including a tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, and coolant temperature gauge. The center console housed the climate control system, a cassette deck, and a digital clock. The seats were supportive and adjustable, providing a comfortable ride experience.
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Powertrain**
The Starion and Conquest were powered by a 2.6-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, which produced 150 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque in its initial form. Later models received an uprated version of the engine with variable valve timing, producing 180 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. The engine was paired with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.
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Suspension**
The Starion and Conquest featured a sophisticated suspension system that provided excellent handling and stability. The front suspension consisted of independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, and anti-roll bars, while the rear suspension featured a multi-link setup with coil springs and anti-roll bars. The suspension was tuned for a sporty but comfortable ride.
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Brakes**
The Starion and Conquest came with power-assisted disc brakes on all four wheels, providing responsive and ample stopping power. The front brakes were ventilated, while the rear brakes were solid. The braking system was designed to work in conjunction with the anti-lock braking system (ABS), which was available as an option.
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Performance**
The Starion and Conquest were capable of impressive performance for their time. The turbocharged engine provided strong acceleration, allowing the cars to reach 60 mph from a standstill in under 8 seconds. The top speed was electronically limited to 124 mph. The handling was sharp and responsive, making the cars enjoyable to drive on winding roads.
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This is the complete service manual for the Mitsubishi Starion / Chrysler Conquest.
A must have for any Mitsubishi owner and comes in very handy when ordering parts or making repairs. The manual covers the complete tear down and rebuild, pictures and part diagrams, torque specifications, maintenance, troubleshooting, etc. You name it and its in here.
The Mitsubishi Starion is a two-door, turbocharged four-cylinder rear-wheel drive four-seat sports car that was in production from 1982 to 1989. It was also marketed in North America as the Conquest under the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth names.
Mitsubishis entry in the lucrative Japanese grand tourer class in the 1980s, the Starion is considered to be one of the originators of the modern Japanese turbocharged performance automobile genre, and the first to use electronic fuel injection.
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Language: English
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All workshop and service repair manuals are in a digital Adobe pdf format. Tons of pictures and diagrams at your fingertips!!
Why get grease over your manual? All pages are printable, so run off what you need & take it with you into the home, office or repair shop.
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