1989 Mitsubishi HSR-II - AllCarIndex

Original name: 三菱HSR-II

The High Speed Research Vehicle II is the second generation of Mitsubishi concept cars focused on high performance. If the aggressive styling by Akinori Nakanishi is the first thing that meets the eye, it sure isn’t the most important: underneath the bonnet, on a central position, lies the twin-turbo, twin-intercooled 24-valve 3-litre V6 boasting around 350hp through a 4-speed automatic gearbox electronically tied to the engine management system and onto the pavement via four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering. Nonetheless, the most impressive characteristic is the adaptative aerodynamics that would vary the downforce produced by protruding spoilers out of the bodywork according to the necessities or under breaking. The Cx was normally 0,20 but under heavy braking would reach 0,40 under action of the numerous computer-acted spoilers and ailerons.

While high-tech suspension and braking components are highly advanced, some showgoers seemed especially intrigued by automatic parking capability. The car could park itself using guide tapes.

While high-tech suspension and braking components are highly advanced, some showgoers seemed especially intrigued by automatic parking capability. The car could park itself using guide 

Engine & specs:

Type: V6, DOHC, 24-valve, twin-turbo

Capacity: 2972 cc

Power: 350 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque: 440 Nm @ 2500-4500 rpm

Drive: 4WD, 4WS

Dimensions:

Length: 4800 mm

Width: 1950 mm

Height: 1165 mm

Wheelbase: 2720 mm

Weight: 1200 kg