Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R

Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R
Mitsubishi
1988 Production Car
Japan
Engine
2.6L Turbocharged I4
188 bhp (140 kW), 233 lb⋅ft (316 N·m)
Layout
Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
5-speed Transmission
Weight
3087 lbs (1400 kg)
53%F/47%R
0.061 hp/lb (0.1 kW/kg)

"Mitsubishi was certainly ambitious in naming their range-topping sportscar after a celestial object; “Starion” is officially a contraction of the phrase “Star of Orion.” The ambition was justified, as the Starion sports the latest state-of-the-art (for the time) Japanese sport-coupe technology. Introduced in 1982, this 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R is the final evolution of the breed—and the last rear-wheel drive turbocharged Mitsubishi to date. The box flares and aero kit separate the ’88 from earlier models, taking the space-age 1980s styling to its zenith. Boasting a huge 2.6-liter “Astron” engine, with such performance features as hemispherical combustion chambers and an intercooled turbocharger, the Starion has a full 188 horsepower at its disposal. That’s enough to give any of its contemporaries a run for their money, and with four-wheel independent suspension it can handle too. It’s probably not surprising, then, that the Starion had a very successful racing career as a production racer and, in modified 4WD form, won the grueling Paris-Dakar rally’s experimental class back in 1983. Considering that it’s a powerful, rear-wheel drive Japanese car, it’s also not surprising that the Starion is very active today among drifting and modification crowds."

—Official description

The 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R - abbreviated as "Starion ESI-R" - is a rear-wheel drive sports car by Mitsubishi.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 4, Forza Motorsport 7, Forza Horizon 4 as a seasonal reward car since the Series 22 update, and Forza Horizon 5.

Synopsis

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Statistics

	Speed 4.2 Handling 4.8 Acceleration 5.2 Launch 5.8 Braking 4.7	D 277
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 5,000 CR
Performance & Body Style Body Style: Sports Car Speed: Top Speed: 139.7 mph  (224.8 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.300 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 13.811 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 130.8 ft (39.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 358.8 ft (109.4 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.86 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.83 g

	Speed 5.4 Handling 4.5 Acceleration 6.4 Braking 4.2 Common	D 342
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for 25,500 CR
Performance & Division Division: Sport Compact Icons Collection Tier: Tier 1 - Common (+45) Speed: Top Speed: 143.3 mph  (230.6 km/h) 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.300 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.000 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 136.0 ft (41.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 347.3 ft (105.9 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.06 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.03 g

	Speed 6.0 Handling 5.3 Acceleration 5.9 Launch 7.8 Braking 4.9	C 555
Unlock Requirements Hard-to-Find: A "Hard-to-Find" vehicle that can not be purchased from the Autoshow Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Backstage: Can be acquired by redeeming a pass at the Horizon Backstage Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: Series 27 (Spring) for 600 FP Series 32 (Winter) for 600 FP Festival Playlist: Series 22 (Winter) - "Mud Is Thicker Than Water" championship Series 35 (Winter) - "Mud Is Thicker Than Water" championship Series 41 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 53 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 59 (Winter) - "Mud Is Thicker Than Water" championship Series 68 (Winter) - "Mud Is Thicker Than Water" championship Series 77 (Winter) - "Mud Is Thicker Than Water" championship
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Retro Sports Cars Value: 250,000 CR Rarity: Rare Speed: Top Speed: 142.6 mph  (229.4 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.300 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.000 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 186.2 ft (56.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 463.0 ft (141.1 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.82 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.82 g

	Speed 5.2 Handling 5.0 Accel 4.2 Launch 3.5 Braking 2.9 Offroad 5.3	C 549
Availability Autoshow: Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 20,000 CR Wheelspin: Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Retro Sports Cars Value: 20,000 CR Rarity: Rare Speed: Top Speed: 142.1 mph  (228.6 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.278 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.000 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 153.3 ft (46.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 385.3 ft (117.4 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.87 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.88 g

Conversions

	Conversion - Engine
	I4T - Eclipse GSX, I4T - Lancer Evo X
	2.6L I6 - TT, 3.7L V6 - VVT, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 6.2L V8
	2.0L I4 - Turbo, 6.2L V8, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, Racing 7.2L V8
	2.0L I4 - Turbo, 6.2L V8, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, Racing 3.0L I6T, Racing 7.2L V8

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD
	AWD
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain

Gallery

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Forzavista

Exploded View
Forza Horizon 4

Engine
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Interior
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Dashboard
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Trunk
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Pop-Up Headlights
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