Mitsubishi Lancer 0–60 Times
The Mitsubishi Lancer 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 23 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mitsubishi Lancer is the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 0.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 87.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mitsubishi Lancer is the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Racing Rally Edition , which took 10.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.90 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mitsubishi Lancer tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.34 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.65 seconds at 89.41 mph.
Fastest 0–60
0.00sec
2009 GTS · stock
Average 0–60
7.34sec
Across 23 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.65sec
@ 89.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.40sec
2002 O-Z Racing
Across 23 verified runs, the Mitsubishi Lancer ranges from 0.00 to 10.40 seconds 0–60, with a 7.34-second average.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Performance Overview
Across 23 verified tests spanning 2002 to 2017, the Mitsubishi Lancer tracks a compact-sedan performance story that moved from modest naturally aspirated pace to a substantially quicker turbocharged finish. Early U.S.-market results in the CS/CT ninth generation show the spread clearly: the 2002 O-Z Racing Rally Edition needed 8.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the slowest recorded launch in the data came from another 2002 O-Z Racing Rally Edition at 10.4 seconds. As the 120–162 hp 4G94 and 4G69 cars developed, the 2004 and 2005 Ralliart cut that to 7.3 seconds, establishing the generation’s best mark.
The CY/CZ/CF tenth generation, sold from 2007 to 2017, broadened the Lancer’s range with 152–237 hp gasoline powertrains, adding turbocharged 4B11T versions alongside naturally aspirated 4B11 and 4B12 models. That shift produced the model’s quickest verified figures: the 2009 Ralliart reached 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 14.0 seconds at 97.6 mph. Other period results, such as the 2010 GTS at 7.1 seconds and the 2012 SEL at 8.0 seconds, show where mainstream trims sat. By the end of production, the Lancer’s performance identity centered on gasoline-only variety, with the Ralliart remaining the quickest version tested.
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Mitsubishi Lancer 0–60 Times by Generation: CS/CT to CY/CZ/CF
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY/CZ/CF | 2007–2017 | 6.86s | 5.30s — 2009 Ralliart | 17 | The CY/CZ/CF generation (2007–2017) averaged 6.86 seconds to 60 mph across 17 tests, led by the 2009 Ralliart at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 152 to 237 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations. |
| CS/CT | 2000–2007 | 8.63s | 7.30s — 2005 Ralliart | 6 | The CS/CT generation (2000–2007) averaged 8.63 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2005 Ralliart at 7.30 seconds. Output ranged from 120 to 162 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations. |
CY/CZ/CF
2007–2017
Avg 0–60
6.86s
Fastest
5.30s
Tests
17
2009 Ralliart
The CY/CZ/CF generation (2007–2017) averaged 6.86 seconds to 60 mph across 17 tests, led by the 2009 Ralliart at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 152 to 237 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations.
CS/CT
2000–2007
Avg 0–60
8.63s
Fastest
7.30s
Tests
6
2005 Ralliart
The CS/CT generation (2000–2007) averaged 8.63 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2005 Ralliart at 7.30 seconds. Output ranged from 120 to 162 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations.
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Mitsubishi Lancer 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
23 tests · 8 years
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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#14
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 87.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 168 hp
- Torque
- 167 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 23
#17
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
8.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 168 hp
- Torque
- 167 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 30 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 23
How we verify Mitsubishi Lancer performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mitsubishi Lancer trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mitsubishi Lancer 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mitsubishi Lancer performance FAQs
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The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL reaches 60 mph in 7.8 to 8.0 seconds across verified tests. Quarter-mile times for the same trim are 16.0 to 16.2 seconds, with trap speeds of 87.7 to 88.0 mph. Both recorded 2017 tests are for the 168-hp AWD SEL sedan.
The quickest Mitsubishi Lancer on record is the 2009 Lancer Ralliart, which runs 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 14.0 seconds with a 97.6-mph trap speed. That makes the 2009 Ralliart the benchmark for outright Lancer acceleration.
The fastest stock Mitsubishi Lancer is also the 2009 Ralliart, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.3 seconds. Since all 23 recorded Lancer tests are production vehicles, there is no modified result ahead of it. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile on record at 14.0 seconds and 97.6 mph.
Across 6 recorded Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 6.03 seconds, and the best run is 5.3 seconds. That makes Ralliart the quickest commonly tested Lancer trim. The strongest result belongs to the 2009 Ralliart, which is the fastest Lancer overall.
The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL records 0-60 mph times of 7.8 seconds and 8.0 seconds in two verified tests. Both examples are AWD sedans powered by a 168-hp, 167-lb-ft 4B12 naturally aspirated engine. Quarter-mile performance ranges from 16.0 to 16.2 seconds.
The CS/CT Mitsubishi Lancer, covering the ninth generation from 2000 to 2007, averages 8.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.3 seconds, set by the 2005 Ralliart. Power ranges from 120 to 162 hp, and all recorded versions are naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The CY/CZ/CF Mitsubishi Lancer, the tenth generation from 2007 to 2017, averages 6.86 seconds from 0-60 mph across 17 tests. The fastest example is the 2009 Ralliart at 5.3 seconds. Recorded power spans 152 to 237 hp, with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline versions represented.
The fastest CS/CT-generation Mitsubishi Lancer is the 2005 Ralliart, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.3 seconds. That is the best result among ninth-generation cars from 2000 to 2007. Across the whole CS/CT generation, the average 0-60 mph time is 8.63 seconds over 6 recorded tests.
The fastest CY/CZ/CF-generation Mitsubishi Lancer is the 2009 Ralliart, which reaches 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It is also the quickest Lancer overall. Within the tenth generation, which spans 2007 to 2017, the average 0-60 mph time is 6.86 seconds across 17 recorded tests.
The Ralliart is clearly quicker than the GTS. Across recorded tests, the Lancer Ralliart averages 6.03 seconds to 60 mph, with a best run of 5.3 seconds. The Lancer GTS averages 7.94 seconds, with a best of 7.2 seconds. On average, Ralliart holds nearly a 2-second advantage.
Across all 23 recorded Mitsubishi Lancer tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.65 seconds at 89.4 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 14.0 seconds at 97.6 mph, set by the 2009 Ralliart. For the 2017 Lancer SEL, quarter-mile results range from 16.0 to 16.2 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mitsubishi Lancer can do, not a single marketing claim.
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