| Mitsubishi HSR | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 1987–97 |
| Designer | Akinori Nakanishi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-doorcoupe 2-doorroadster |
| Layout | M4 Layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speedManual |
TheMitsubishi HSR (Highly Sophisticated-transport Research)[1] is a range ofconcept cars exhibited byMitsubishi Motors through the late 1980s and 1990s. There were six distinct iterations of the vehicle released biannually to coincide with theTokyo Motor Show, with each model after the original identified by aRoman numeralsuffixed to the name. The meaning of the acronym varied over the years. The first iteration meantHi-speed Running Research, the secondHi-Sophisticated Research, and the thirdHuman Science Research.[2]
| Generation | Engine | Displacement | Horsepower | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSR I | 4G63TI4 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in; 1.997 L) | 295 PS (291 bhp; 217 kW) | 450 N⋅m (330 lb⋅ft) | 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
| HSR II | 6G72V6 | 2,972 cc (181.4 cu in; 2.972 L) | 350 PS (350 bhp; 260 kW) | 464 N⋅m (342 lb⋅ft) | |
| HSR III | 6A10V6 | 1,597 cc (97.5 cu in; 1.597 L) | 180 PS (180 bhp; 130 kW) | 199 N⋅m (147 lb⋅ft) | 1,220 kg (2,690 lb) |
| HSR IV | 1,300 kg (2,900 lb) | ||||
| HSR V | 4G64I4 | 1,834 cc (111.9 cu in; 1.834 L) | 300 PS (300 bhp; 220 kW) | 386 N⋅m (285 lb⋅ft) | 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
| HSR VI | 2,351 cc (143.5 cu in; 2.351 L) | 150 PS (150 bhp; 110 kW) | 224 N⋅m (165 lb⋅ft) | 1,120 kg (2,470 lb) |