Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R

1983 to 1989 · Coupe

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Shifty Estimate

$15,100

Low confidence · $11K to $19K

Sold median: Too few sales to call
Original MSRP: $20,000Down 25% since new

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1983 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R, sold Mar 2024

Sold$15,100 · Cars & Bids · Mar 2024

The market

Every recorded 1983 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R sale, by date and price

Mar 2024 · Cars & Bids

$15,100 · 158,800 mi · Palermo Gray

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1 sale · 1 unsoldupdated Jan 2026

Specifications

Engine: Turbo I4, 2.6L
Power: 176 hp
Torque: 223 lb-ft
0 to 60: 7.5 s
Top speed: 135 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 3,064 lb
Original MSRP: $20,000

Common questions

How much does a Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R cost?

A 1983 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R cost $20,000 new. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $15,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $11,325 to $18,875, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1983 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $15,100. We rate confidence low: 1 public sale in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

What has a Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R sold for at auction?

The most recent public sale we have on file:

$15,100Mar 4, 2024Palermo Gray · 158,800 mi

About the 1983 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R

The Starion ESI-R stands as Mitsubishi's forgotten sports car masterpiece, a rear-wheel-drive turbo coupe that predated the Supra and 300ZX revival by nearly a decade. Its 2.6-liter Astron engine produced 176 horsepower through a sophisticated intercooled turbo system, delivering genuine sports car performance in distinctive wedge-shaped bodywork. The ESI-R's advanced features included digital instrumentation and adjustable suspension, cutting-edge technology for the early 1980s. Despite its capabilities, the Starion remained overshadowed by Japanese contemporaries and German rivals. Today, collectors are rediscovering this angular icon, with clean examples commanding increasing attention. The Starion's rarity and unique character make it an intriguing alternative to the usual 1980s suspects, representing Mitsubishi's ambitious attempt to challenge established sports car hierarchy.