Highest constant RPM driving the Mirage, and the Mirage's top speed

[dspace9]

Hey all I was wondering what people have done with their Mirages regarding the fastest they've driven theirs, also their highest constant RPM.

Of course I won't say what my record is for myself, my friend says his Mirage goes just over 100 mph and their engine was "cruising" over 5 grand 5000 rpm.

The Mirage isn't meant for high speed, around 130 km/h and after that the Mirage shakes a bit, a Lancer Sportback etc. is smoother at high speed...

yet Mitsu 3 banger motor at 5k constant in 5th gear ,the motor could take faster and higher RPMs, maybe if there is an apocalypse situation might need be useful for the car to be worked in.


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I read somewhere, here probably, the Space Star / Euro spec Mirages' top speed is over 180kms an hour, I wouldn't go THAT fast even if my Mirage had some sort of turbo, like the Rally car Mirage R5. That would not be a good car to get in a high speed crash with, same with any new Fiat 500 or Nissan Micra.

[Cobrajet]

Mitsubishi states that the Mirage's top speed is 107 mph. Sounds about right, though I don't know if this is the maximum speed the car can go or the maximum speed the car should go.

Given the light construction of the car, small brakes, wonky handling, and narrow, gripless tires, I'd never go anywhere near that fast. My car never goes over 50.

[foama]

Mitsubishi states that the Mirage's top speed is 107 mph. Sounds about right, though I don't know if this is the maximum speed the car can go or the maximum speed the car should go.

Given the light construction of the car, small brakes, wonky handling, and narrow, gripless tires, I'd never go anywhere near that fast. My car never goes over 50.

My 1.0L European model has a taller transmission than the 1.2L US model. Would not have bought it if the transmission were like that here.
I usually drive around 100km/h, but on rare occaisions if late, have driven it for a few hours around 130-170km/h. Its quick enough, and handling is OK.

[Cobrajet]

My 1.0L European model has a taller transmission than the 1.2L US model. Would not have bought it if the transmission were like that here.
I usually drive around 100km/h, but on rare occaisions if late, have driven it for a few hours around 130-170km/h. Its quick enough, and handling is OK.

I think our final drive is 4.10:1. Do you know what final drive the European spec'd cars use?

[foama]

I think our final drive is 4.10:1. Do you know what final drive the European spec'd cars use?

Europe: 0.85 (fifth) x 3.55 (final) = 3.01 total

US: 0.804 (fifth) x 4.055 (final) = 3.26 total

[dspace9]

Europe: 0.85 (fifth) x 3.55 (final) = 3.01 total

US: 0.804 (fifth) x 4.055 (final) = 3.26 total

In laymen's terms what do you think the different gear ratios in the European spec Mirage is for your daily driving, compared to the American? Perhaps it's more that you're driving the 1.0 L to account for the dif gear ratios?

I never really understood gear ratios but I get the gist, like the higher the number the more rotations the driveshaft does compared to the rear tire. Beyond that not really sure what a taller gear ratio is doing exactly.

Foama you are right the Mirage isn't bad at a high speed.

[RogerF765]

I commute 155 miles round trip at 70ish mph with no problems. At 70 it’s knocking out about 44 mpg with the 5 speed.

[inuvik]

I commute 155 miles round trip at 70ish mph with no problems. At 70 it’s knocking out about 44 mpg with the 5 speed.

Now that's a professional level commute! Good choice with the 5 speed. I have a CVT but when I purchase another Mirage I'll get a 5 speed.

[Eggman]

The Mirage isn't meant for high speed, around 130 km/h and after that the Mirage shakes a bit, a Lancer Sportback etc. is smoother at high speed...

Get the tires re-balanced and see if that helps.

[Daox]

Here is the info we've collected on transmissions and gear ratios for the Mirage:

Gear ratios: 2014 Mirage transmissions, 5-spd manual & CVT (speed vs. RPM chart)