About This Artwork
This artwork captures the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R as a widebody hatchback coupe from a low front driver-side three-quarter angle. The clean black-and-white linework emphasizes its long, low wedge nose, closed pop-up headlight doors, deep front air dam, rectangular lower lighting, angular beltline, and sloping rear hatch. Box-flared front and rear fenders give the ESI-R its distinctive broad-shouldered stance, with deeper rear wheel dishes, staggered 16-inch five-spoke wheels, performance tires, and a wraparound rear spoiler completing the period-correct look. The finished design suits garage signs, apparel, decals, posters, cutting projects, and other automotive-themed DIY work.
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- SVG vector file for scalable cutting and design work
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Perfect For
- Garage wall art
- Automotive enthusiasts and collectors
- Home and office decor
- Posters and prints
- T-shirts and apparel projects
- Stickers and vinyl decals
- Laser engraving and CNC projects
- Cricut, Silhouette, and Glowforge projects
- Personalized gifts and digital collections
About the Vehicle
Mitsubishi developed the Starion as a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive turbocharged sports coupe for the growing 1980s performance market. Its styling moved away from the rounded shapes of earlier Japanese coupes, using a long hood, compact glasshouse, steeply sloped hatch, pop-up headlamps, and sharp geometric surfaces. In the United States, the ESI-R paired the larger 2.6-liter G54B inline-four with an intercooler and a five-speed manual transmission. The widebody treatment added pronounced front and rear box flares and a broader visual stance over the earlier narrow-body cars.
The 1988 ESI-R represents the mature U.S.-market version of that formula. Its rear-wheel-drive layout, turbocharged torque, independent suspension, and wide staggered wheel fitment gave it a purposeful road-car specification without relying on a V6 or large-displacement engine. Today, the model matters to enthusiasts because it occupies an unusual place between Japanese grand touring coupes and compact turbo sports cars. The broad fenders, 2.6-liter engine, and distinctive hatchback profile make a correctly represented widebody ESI-R immediately recognizable at shows and in restoration projects.
Vehicle Specifications
Year / Production: 1988
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Starion ESI-R widebody
Platform / Generation: Mitsubishi A-body rear-wheel-drive platform; U.S. chassis designation A187A
Body Style: Two-door widebody hatchback coupe
Engine: Turbocharged and intercooled Mitsubishi G54B inline-four
Displacement: 2.6 L (2,555 cc)
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Drive Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Factory Horsepower: 176 hp at approximately 5,000 rpm
Factory Torque: 223 lb-ft at approximately 2,500 rpm
Approximate Curb Weight: Approximately 2,950–3,000 lb, depending on equipment and published source
0–60 MPH: Approximately 7.5–8.0 seconds in period road tests; not a factory rating
1/4-Mile: Approximately 15.7–16.0 seconds in period road tests; results varied by test conditions
Specifications describe a factory-stock vehicle and may vary by market, trim, transmission, equipment, test conditions, or source. Performance figures are approximate when noted.
Fun Facts
- The 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R used the G54B, a 2.6-liter turbocharged and intercooled inline-four, rather than the 2.0-liter engine found in some earlier Starion versions and other markets.
- U.S.-market 1988 ESI-R output was rated at approximately 176 horsepower and 223 lb-ft of torque, giving the relatively compact rear-drive coupe strong midrange pull for its period.
- The widebody Starion used staggered wheel fitment, with a narrower front wheel width and a wider rear wheel width to suit its box-flared rear quarters and rear-drive chassis.
- The Starion was sold in North America through Mitsubishi, while Chrysler offered closely related versions under the Conquest name; the Mitsubishi ESI-R retained its own model identity and badging strategy.
Why Enthusiasts Love It
The 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R delivers a distinctly mechanical turbo-era experience: a rear-drive chassis, five-speed manual gearbox, intercooled 2.6-liter G54B engine, and widebody proportions that stand apart from more familiar Japanese coupes. Owners value the low seating position, torque-rich four-cylinder character, box-flared silhouette, and unusual combination of hatchback practicality with serious road-car intent. Its connection to the 1980s turbo scene and the small but committed Starion community also makes the ESI-R appealing to collectors, period-correct builders, and enthusiasts who want something less predictable than a Supra, RX-7, or Z-car.
Related Vehicles
- 1983–1985 Mitsubishi Starion narrowbody 2.0 Turbo
- 1986–1987 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R widebody 2.6 Turbo
- 1988–1989 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R widebody 2.6 Turbo
- 1984–1989 Chrysler Conquest narrowbody and widebody
- 1986–1989 Dodge Conquest TSi widebody
- 1986–1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II (FC)
- 1984–1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo (Z31)
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