Front Suspension

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A MacPherson strut independent suspension-type suspension is used for the front suspension. Aggressive use of special components that include Mitsubishi Motor's own inverted struts and forged aluminum parts reduces weight to create a suspension that gives superior performance made with competition use in mind.

FEATURES (COMPARED TO THE LANCER)
INVERTED STRUTS
Use of inverted struts ensures smooth shock absorber action even during high speed cornering that places high lateral G-force on the suspension.

COIL SPRINGS
The coil spring rate was optimized and high response spring material is used to achieve high durability and reduce weight.

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY
Use of forged aluminum reduces load on the coil springs and produces nimble suspension action. In addition, outer casings and stoppers on the front bushings (A-point) and pillow ball bushings in the rear (G-point) improves the feeling of stiffness and stroke. Increased size of the ball on the ball joints at the knuckle connection (B-point) also improve reliability.

STABILIZER
A change to pillow ball joints for the stabilizer link improves stabilizer efficiency to deliver a high level of stability.

CROSSMEMBER
A reinforcing bar (front axle crossmember bar) that connects the left and right lower arm mounts (Appoints) increases lateral rigidity. This improves steering feel and adds extra stiffness when cornering.

STRUT INSULATOR
Input from the strut has been changed from a separation pattern to a unified one and the use of a metal bearing achieves greater rigidity, durability, and lower friction.

ALIGNMENT
A wider track and optimization of roll center height improves cornering response throughout the range from initial response through to the cornering limit.





CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM