Mitsubishi cyborg type r
 

Hi everybody.

Does anyone know anything about these?
I saw one in the autotrader and it has probably gone now but i was really interested in the car but have been unable to find much information about it.

its the 176 bhp mivec engine...1.6L !!! I was under the impression that the 1.6 honda crx vtec was one of the most powerful n/a 1.6 commonly available.

Is it colt? Would servicing be a nightmare?

I also tried to get some online insurance quotes but none of the sites that i went to were aware of the car....would i have to get specialist insurance for this? I guess i sort of know the answer to this one ;)

anyway, any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks chaps

Brett

If I remember correctly it was a limited run of a few hundred maybe thousands, originally done for a one make championship in japan. like the clio sport cup here.

I dont think the championship got off the ground and they sold all the cars to normal customers.

I remember reading a mag review of the car, not my personal taste but it got a good write up. not sure about how you would keep the thing on the road with parts ect being a jap only special, might be worth checking with a mitsi specialist.

Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg R 16v


Air Conditioning, P.A.S., Electric Windows, Central Locking, Alloy Wheels, Rear Wash/wipe, Rear Spoiler


Automatic, Manual

Bosbury Garage, Ledbury Road, Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1PR

http://subscriber.scoot.co.uk/ne_aut.../mainframe.htm

hope this helps 2nd on in from left :D

Thanks guys.

I've just been told that spares etc will be a nightmare!

A Mirage. yep thats it.

What an amazing spec though, 176bhp from a 1.6.!!
I think I will look for something a little more user friendly. :)

Thanks again. :)

It's basically a JDM Colt with a 1.6 DOHC MIVEC engine. It isn't a limited edition, so spares are easily obtained from Japan.
Compare it with a EG/EK Civic VTi, the Civic is the better car.

Have these on Gran Turismo!! :cool:

clarence: thanks mate but its going to be my only car so i need it to be at least half user friendly


16vmarc: at least i can have a test drive :)

cheers peeps

It should be user friendly. Just think of it as a Civic VTi that understeers more.
Back in the late 90's, Ralliart UK sold Mirage Cyborgs as well as Evo 5, Galant VR4, RVR & Pajero Evos.

Autocar did a twintest against the 306 Rallye back in 1998.
I think it got pretty well pasted by the Pug in most departments in their opinion. Certainly punched below it's weight for a 170bhp hot hatch