Mitsubishi Outlander: Safety-Optimized RISE Body Structure
The reassuringly solid feeling one gets driving the new Lancer is rooted in a body structure engineered with greater inherent strength than its predecessor. That is one reason the new platform can be used for a variety of model types, including the new-generation Outlander SUV. Of course, the new structure has also been optimized for a higher level of crashworthiness, as well.
The 2008 Lancer is built around Mitsubishi's next-generation Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) unibody design. The highly rigid structure makes extensive use of high-tension steel, a material that was not used in the previous-generation Lancer. A stiff body structure can allow sport suspension tuning without compromising a compliant ride, and this platform allows for further handling development even beyond the new Lancer GTS model.
The Lancer's structural and suspension development reflects Mitsubishi's renowned motorsports expertise. In particular, lessons learned from reinforcing the structure of the previous-generation Lancer Evolution model have been integrated into the new-generation Lancer.
Compared to the previous-generation Lancer, torsional rigidity has been increased by 56 percent, and bending rigidity is up by 50 percent. These increases in both torsional and bending rigidity exceed body stiffness measurements of even the Lancer Evolution IX.
Straight front side members with an octagonal cross-section and a three-leg support structure, as well as increased application high-strength steel, are designed to help Lancer meet the highest crash test standards. The side pillars, roof joints and cross-car structure - combined with the standard front seat-mounted side air bags, driver knee air bag and standard front and rear curtain side air bags - give the new Lancer a higher degree of collision protection.
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Rigidity Throughout
The lower body structure, where the suspension attaches to the car, also
demonstrates the benefits of higher rigidity than before. Here, one can
appreciate the holistic approach engineers used to
Redesigned Front Suspension
The MacPherson strut front suspension is similar in layout to the previous
Lancer's, but all-new, with a sharpened focus on enhancing rigidity while
reducing weight and lowering the roll center. S
Multi-link Rear Suspension
The Lancer's sophisticated new trailing-arm type multi-link rear suspension
is a major factor in providing ride and handling characteristics that might be
expected from a more expensive vehicle. T
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