Mitsubishi 3000GT is a GT class sports car of the Japanese company Mitsubishi Motors . Produced from 1990 to 2000. In the domestic market, Japan was known as the Mitsubishi GTO . For North America, the car was completed by Chrysler Corporation and was named Dodge Stealth .
| Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi motors |
| Years of production | 1990 - 2000 |
| Other designations | Mitsubishi GTO Dodge stealth |
| Design | |
| Body type | 2-dv. liftback 2-dv. Sportback 2-dv. cabriolet |
| Layout | front-wheel drive , front -wheel drive , front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 4 × 2, 4 × 4 |
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| Designer | Pininfarina |
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Description
After successfully displaying the Mitsubishi HSR and HSX concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989, Mitsubishi developed the new GTO as a technologically advanced two-seater sports coupe to compete with the Honda NSX , Mazda RX-7 , Nissan 300ZX , Skyline GT-R , Subaru SVX and Toyota Supra . They revived the name GTO, and the car continued to produce until the end of the decade.
1990-1993
In the first generation, Mitsubishi used its latest technologies, such as four-wheel drive , four active wheels, active aerodynamics with automatic front and rear spoilers and electronic suspension control (ECS). There was no active aerodynamics at the Dodge Stealth . The 3000GT engine had four camshafts, two turbochargers with an intercooler and multi-point fuel injection into the cylinders [1] .
| Model name | Engine | Maximum power | Maximum torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Stealth (USA, Canada) | SOHC 12v V6 | 119 kW (162 hp) at 5500 rpm | 250 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Mitsubishi 3000GT, 3000GT SL (USA); Mitsubishi GTO ; Dodge Stealth ES , Stealth R / T (USA, Canada) | DOHC 24v V6 | 164 kW (223 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 272 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| Mitsubishi GTO twin turbo , GTO MR | DOHC 24v V6 twin turbo | 206 kW (280 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 427 Nm at 2500 rpm |
| Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 , 3000GT (Europe), Dodge Stealth R / T twin-turbo (USA, Canada) | DOHC 24v V6 twin turbo | 221 kW (300 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 415 Nm at 2500 rpm |
1994-1996
The second generation of the model differs from the first primarily in the modified front and rear bumpers, as well as in the side air intakes . The interior was also redone, there were 2 airbags, a new audio system and air conditioning. The twin- turbo engine received a small increase in torque from 416 N · m to 427 N · m. In addition to this, the VR-4 began to equip Getrag with a six-speed manual gearbox.
| Model name | Engine | Maximum power | Maximum torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Stealth (USA, Canada) | SOHC 12v V6 | 119 kW (162 hp) at 5500 rpm | 250 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Mitsubishi 3000GT , 3000GT SL , 3000GT SL Spyder (USA); Mitsubishi GTO ; Stealth R / T (USA, Canada) | DOHC 24v V6 | 166 kW (225 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 277 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| Mitsubishi GTO twin turbo , GTO MR | DOHC 24v V6 twin turbo | 206 kW (280 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 427 Nm at 2500 rpm |
| Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 , 3000GT VR-4 Spyder , 3000GT (Europe); Dodge Stealth R / T twin-turbo (USA, Canada) | DOHC 24v V6 twin turbo | 238.4 kW (324 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 427 Nm at 2500 rpm |
1997-2001
The SOHC engine , previously only available in the base version of Dodge Stealth , began to be installed in the Mitsubishi model, after which the Dodge Stealth was discontinued. In 1999, the car received partial exterior conversions, including a new front bumper, headlights, and turn signals. 1999 was the last year of the 3000GT when it was available in the US market.
| Model name | Engine | Maximum power | Maximum torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi 3000GT (USA) | SOHC 12v V6 | 119 kW (162 hp) at 5500 rpm | 250 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (USA); Mitsubishi GTO SR (Japan) | DOHC 24v V6 | 166 kW (225 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 277 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| Mitsubishi GTO twin turbo , Mitsubishi GTO twin turbo MR | DOHC 24v V6 twin turbo | 206 kW (280 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 427 Nm at 2500 rpm |
| Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 | DOHC 24v V6 twin turbo | 238.4 kW (324 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 427 Nm at 2500 rpm |
Gallery
Active spoiler on the 3000GT VR-4 of 1992.
First Generation 3000GT
Police officer Mitsubishi GTO.
1991 Dodge Stealth RT
Notes
- ↑ Mitsubishi 3000GT Archived September 1, 2013 at Wayback Machine : history and technical characteristics of the model