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Mitsubishi Pajero Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1981–1991) — First Generation

The first-generation Mitsubishi Pajero built its reputation on rugged simplicity, offered as a short three-door, a longer five-door and an open-topped cabriolet version suited to work, travel and weekend exploring alike.

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Mitsubishi Pajero Engines and Transmissions

Mitsubishi Pajero engine options spanned diesel and gasoline units matched to different priorities. A 2.3 MT diesel three-door pairs frugal low-speed pulling power with a manual gearbox and all-wheel drive, while the 3.0 AT gasoline three-door adds smoother automatic shifting. Simpler versions, such as the 2.5 MT cabriolet, used rear-wheel drive.

SUV cabriolet — Mitsubishi Pajero Engines and Transmissions

SUV cabriolet Mitsubishi Pajero Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
2.5 MT	Diesel	2477 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	Manual	RWD
2.6 MT	Gasoline	2555 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	Manual	RWD
2.6 MT	Gasoline	2555 cm³	135 hp	101 kW	Manual	RWD

SUV 3-doors — Mitsubishi Pajero Engines and Transmissions

SUV 3-doors Mitsubishi Pajero Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 MT	Diesel	2300 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	Not provided	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2476 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	Not provided	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2476 cm³	87 hp	64 kW	Not provided	Manual	AWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2476 cm³	87 hp	64 kW	Not provided	Automatic	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2476 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2476 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2477 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2477 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
3.0 MT	Gasoline	2972 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	225 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
3.0 AT	Gasoline	2972 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	230 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD

SUV 5-doors — Mitsubishi Pajero Engines and Transmissions

SUV 5-doors Mitsubishi Pajero Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 MT	Diesel	2300 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	Not provided	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2476 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	Not provided	Manual	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2476 cm³	87 hp	64 kW	Not provided	Manual	AWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2476 cm³	87 hp	64 kW	Not provided	Automatic	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2476 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2476 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.5 MT	Diesel	2477 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.5 AT	Diesel	2477 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
3.0 MT	Gasoline	3000 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	Not provided	Manual	AWD
3.0 AT	Gasoline	3000 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	Not provided	Automatic	AWD

Mitsubishi Pajero Dimensions

SUV cabriolet — Mitsubishi Pajero Dimensions

SUV cabriolet Mitsubishi Pajero Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight
2.5 MT	3995 mm	1679 mm	1849 mm	2350 mm	1600 kg	1935 kg
2.6 MT	3995 mm	1679 mm	1849 mm	2350 mm	1600 kg	1935 kg
2.6 MT	3995 mm	1679 mm	1849 mm	2350 mm	1600 kg	1935 kg

SUV 3-doors — Mitsubishi Pajero Dimensions

SUV 3-doors Mitsubishi Pajero Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 MT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	Not provided	Not provided	210 mm
2.5 MT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	Not provided	Not provided	210 mm
2.5 MT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	Not provided	Not provided	210 mm
2.5 AT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	Not provided	Not provided	210 mm
2.5 MT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	Not provided	Not provided	210 mm
2.5 AT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	Not provided	Not provided	210 mm
2.5 MT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	Not provided	Not provided	210 mm
2.5 AT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	Not provided	Not provided	210 mm
3.0 MT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	1605 kg	2200 kg	210 mm
3.0 AT	3995 mm	1680 mm	1850 mm	2350 mm	1630 kg	2200 kg	195 mm

SUV 5-doors — Mitsubishi Pajero Dimensions

SUV 5-doors Mitsubishi Pajero Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 MT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
2.5 AT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
2.5 AT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
2.5 MT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
2.5 AT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
3.0 MT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm
3.0 AT	4650 mm	1680 mm	1890 mm	2695 mm	210 mm