Generation 1, L040

Mitsubishi Pajero 3-door SUV

10.1981 - 12.1990 · Japan

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Generation 1, L040

L144G, L144GW, L144GWG, L141G, L141GW, L044GV, L044G, L044GW

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Mitsubishi Pajero, Generation 1, L040, Japan market. This overview covers 30 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1981 - 12.1990). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 30 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 4–5
Engine codes: 4D56, 6G72
Engine displacement, cc: 2476–2972
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2350
Ground clearance, mm: 195–235Populated in 19 of 30 entries
Fuel: Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Diesel

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30 versions

2.5 L, 94 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

4D56 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5DT sports shortUpper grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
2.5DT JX metal top shortTop grade	06.1989 - 12.1990
2.5DT XL metal top shortTop grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
2.5DT XL metal top shortTop grade	06.1990 - 12.1990
2.5DT XL-W shortTop grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
2.5DT XL-W shortTop grade	06.1990 - 12.1990
2.5DT DX metal topBase grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
2.5DT XL metal topUpper grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
2.5DT sportsBase grade	09.1988 - 05.1989
2.5DT GL metal top wagonUpper grade	09.1988 - 05.1989
2.5DT XL metal top wagonTop grade	09.1988 - 05.1989
2.5DT GL metal top wagonTop grade	05.1986 - 08.1988
2.5DT XL metal top wagonTop grade	05.1986 - 08.1988

2.5 L, 94 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

4D56 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5DT XL metal top shortTop grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
2.5DT XL metal top shortTop grade	06.1990 - 12.1990
2.5DT XL-W shortTop grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
2.5DT XL-W shortTop grade	06.1990 - 12.1990
2.5DT XL metal top wagonTop grade	09.1988 - 05.1989

3.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

6G72 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.0 super sports short	06.1989 - 05.1990

3.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

6G72 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.0 super XL shortTop grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
3.0 super XL shortTop grade	06.1990 - 12.1990
3.0 super XL-W shortTop grade	06.1989 - 05.1990
3.0 super XL-W shortTop grade	06.1990 - 12.1990
3.0 super XL metal top wagonTop grade	09.1988 - 05.1989

2.5 L, 85 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

4D56 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5DT DX metal topBase grade	06.1990 - 12.1990
2.5DT XL metal topTop grade	06.1990 - 12.1990
2.5DT DX metal topBase grade	09.1988 - 05.1989
2.5DT XL metal topTop grade	09.1988 - 05.1989
2.5DT GL metal topBase grade	05.1986 - 08.1988
2.5DT XL metal topTop grade	05.1986 - 08.1988

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