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Mitsubishi Challenger Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1996–1999) — First Generation

The first-generation Mitsubishi Challenger is a body-on-frame SUV 5-doors built for rough roads as much as for the school run, pairing genuine off-road hardware with the comfort of a family wagon.

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Mitsubishi Challenger Engines and Transmissions

A Mitsubishi Challenger engine comes in two flavours: a 2.8 turbodiesel, offered as 2.8 AT or 2.8 MT, which pulls strongly from low revs and suits towing or loaded touring, and a 3.0 gasoline unit in 3.0 AT form that revs more freely and runs quieter. All-wheel drive is part of the package.

SUV 5-doors — Mitsubishi Challenger Engines and Transmissions

SUV 5-doors Mitsubishi Challenger Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.8 ATDiesel2835 cm³140 hp103 kW373 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.8 MTDiesel2835 cm³140 hp103 kW314 N⋅mManualAWD
3.0 ATGasoline2972 cm³185 hp136 kW265 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
3.5 ATGasoline3497 cm³245 hp180 kW343 N⋅mAutomaticAWD

Mitsubishi Challenger Dimensions

SUV 5-doors — Mitsubishi Challenger Dimensions

SUV 5-doors Mitsubishi Challenger Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.8 AT4530 mm1775 mm1730 mm2725 mm1925 kg2510 kg210 mm
2.8 MT4530 mm1775 mm1730 mm2725 mm1850 kgNot provided210 mm
3.0 AT4530 mm1775 mm1730 mm2725 mm1830 kg2350 kg210 mm
3.5 AT4530 mm1775 mm1730 mm2725 mm1950 kg2740 kg210 mm

Mitsubishi Challenger Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors — Mitsubishi Challenger Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors Mitsubishi Challenger Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.8 AT500 l1720 l
2.8 MT500 l1720 l
3.0 AT500 l1720 l
3.5 AT500 l1720 l