Mitsubishi

Starion Turbo

1982-1989RWD

188 hp

0-100 in 7.2s

About the Mitsubishi Starion Turbo

The Starion is Mitsubishi's early-1980s turbocharged coupe, and its wide-arch Starion ESI-R and Conquest TSi versions gave the world one of the definitive box-flared silhouettes of the decade. The 2.6-litre turbocharged four made around 188 hp, drove the rear wheels, and offered a driving experience closer to a European GT than to later Japanese sports cars.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability65/100

Economy52/100

Insurance Cost42/100

Import Price55/100

Maintenance62/100

Practicality62/100

Parts Availability38/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

7/10 · Heavy Wrenching

G54B turbo with vacuum lines everywhere; getting old and rare.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.6L Turbo

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

188 hp

Torque

315 Nm

Weight

1260 kg

0-100 km/t

7.2s

Production Years

1982-1989

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$15,260

🇪🇺 €14,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +14%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +110%

Price history

$7,267

2021

$8,796

2022

$10,326

2023

$11,856

2024

$13,386

2025

$15,260

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Mitsubishi Starion Turbo (1982-1989) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (65/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (62/10 maintenance). The RWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (38/10). Market-wise values are up a healthy +14.0% year-on-year while a rarity score of 49/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car — accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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