Mitsubishi Montero
Gen 3, 2001–06
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Montero, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Tire upgrades, worked out
2001-02 XLS / Limited 3.5 V6, 4AT, 4.9s, from P265/70R16| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/75R16 | 31.6 in | +0.5 in | 63 mph | 2,469 | Keep 4.9s | Open → |
| 285/75R16 | 32.8 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 2,380 | 5.29 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R16 | 33.0 in | +1.2 in | 60 mph | 2,368 | 5.29 | Open → |
| 255/85R16 | 33.1 in | +1.2 in | 60 mph | 2,363 | 5.29 | Open → |
| 315/75R16 | 34.6 in | +2.0 in | 57 mph | 2,259 | 5.71 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R16 | 35.0 in | +2.2 in | 57 mph | 2,233 | 5.71 | Open → |
Stock turns 2,553 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
5 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 XLS / Limited 3.5 V6, 4AT | P265/70R16 | 4-speed automatic | 4.9 | 42 · 24.5 · 24 | 9.3 in | Use → |
| 2003-06 XLS 3.8 V6, 5AT | P265/70R16 | 5-speed automatic | 4.3 | 39 · 24.5 · 24 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| 2005-06 Limited 3.8 V6, 5AT | P265/65R17 | 5-speed automatic | 4.3 | 39 · 24.5 · 24 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| JDM V75W 3.5 GDI, 4AT | 265/70R16 | 4-speed automatic | 4.3 | 42 · 24.5 · 24 | 9.3 in | Use → |
| JDM V78W 3.2 DiD, 4AT | 265/70R16 | 4-speed automatic | 4.1 | 42 · 24.5 · 24 | 9.3 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 109.7 in
- Front overhang
- 28 in
- Rear overhang
- 52.5 in
- Height
- 74 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- 265/70R16, P265/65R17, P265/70R16
Transmissions and low range
- 4-speed automatic (INVECS-II)
- 2.84 · 1.5 · 1 · 0.73
- 5-speed automatic (INVECS-II Sportronic)
- 3.79 · 2.06 · 1.42 · 1 · 0.73
- Low range, ss2
- 1.9:1
Axles
- Front
- Mitsubishi IFS, 8 in high-pinion
- Rear
- Mitsubishi independent rear, 9.5 in
- 4.1 ratio
- JDM V78W 3.2 DiD, 4AT
- 4.3 ratio
- 2003-06 XLS 3.8 V6, 5AT, 2005-06 Limited 3.8 V6, 5AT, JDM V75W 3.5 GDI, 4AT
- 4.9 ratio
- 2001-02 XLS / Limited 3.5 V6, 4AT
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 11.42 in, 290 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 45.7 mm
- Rear rotor
- 11.81 in, 300 mm
- Rear
- disc (ventilated)
Suspension
- Front
- double wishbone IFS, coil springs
- Rear
- independent multi-link, coil springs
- Rear layout
- Independent
Fuel economy
- EPA highway
- 17 mpg
- Rated years
- 2001–2005, 4WD
Aftermarket bumpers
3 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Montero sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Every calculator, set up for the Montero
Source: carexpert.co.nz.
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