I've been working on this list for a while, and it's been quite interesting, with a few surprises along the way. But this is still a works in progress. So far, I've taken all JDM data from CarSensor and GooNet, but they don't cover anything earlier than the late 1980s, so I'll have to do some additional research.

Meanwhile, here's how Mitsubishi chassis codes work.

In the 1970s, each model had a generic [A+numbers] code, with variations for each engine version. For instance, [A100] as generic code, with [A101A], [A102A], and so on. The last letter is often A, but can also be W for wagon, V for van, etc.

In the 1980s, the system changed to [one letter+two numerals], and that's when it gets complicated. Because four wheel-drive versions became popular, and their chassis code differed, although in a logical way.

Let me explain with a fictitious example. If there's a [B60] car, with two engine versions, [B61A] and [B62A], their 4WD equivalents would be [B81A] and [B82A]. The same number, plus 20. Or plus 30 if it also has 4WS, because Mitsubishi pioneered that. Or just plus 10 if it only has 4WS. Easy, isn't it ?

Soon the first numeral would be replaced by a second letter, and that's how the system still works today. Except there are no code differences between 2WD and 4WD anymore, at least most of the time.


Here's how the list works :

Model name [generic code] (and year range if known)

Then specific codes, followed by the engine capacity, and the engine code in parentheses.


For the moment, I'll test some postings. My original file is a Word document with a lot of tabulations, and they don't really translate well here, so I'll need to do a few adjustments. And add years too.