Mitsubishi Starion
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As of October 26, 2026, Shifty has recorded 1 public sale of the Mitsubishi Starion.
Versions
About the Mitsubishi Starion
- Built
- 1983 to 1989
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Engine
- Turbo I4, 2.6L
- Power
- 176 hp
- 0 to 60
- 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 135 mph
The Mitsubishi Starion was built from 1983 to 1989.
The ESI-R, the most traded version: 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.
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Free: the 2027 Collector Car Outlook.