Pajero Mitsubishi Prototype by Pierre Lartigue

Paris-Dakar 1988

Ex-factory



Motor:

Mitsubishi 4-cylinder in-line supercharged by turbochargers and inter-cooling. Electronic injection and ignition

Displacement: 2.6 liters

Maximum power: 275 hp

Max torque: 41 mkg



Gearbox:

4 modified reports



Transfer:

4X2 positions

4X4 long - 4X4 reduced



Brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes, rear ventilated disc brakes

Front / rear distributor adjustable in motion

No assistance



Suspension:

Independent front wheels with superimposed wishbones and coil springs

Double hydraulic shock absorbers

Rigid rear axle, coil springs, double hydraulic shock absorbers



Frame :

Ladder frame derived from the production frame

Extended wheelbase

Roll cage contributing to rigidity



Bodywork:

Floor and body in Kevlar + carbon fiber composite

Tilting rear shell



Tank :

400 liters



Dimensions and weight:

Length 4,030 mm

Width 1,800 mm

Height 1700 mm

Empty weight approx. 1,200 kg



For information :

Original rear screen in addition

Competition vehicle only to be fully restored



Awards:

1988

Paris-Dakar, 1st overall before retirement

2nd in the Atlas Rally (Morocco)

2nd in the Rally of Tunisia

1989

1st in the Rally of Tunisia

1990

1st in the Atlas Rally

1st in the Rally of Tunisia

3rd in the Pharaons Rally