Known as the GTO in Japan, the Mitsubishi 3000GT offers automotive connoisseurs the rare option of driving an all-wheel drive sports car with its VR4 option. Made from 1991 to 1999, the Mitsubishi 3000GT came in a rear-wheel drive primarily, only to be topped by the all-wheel drive, twin-turbo version, the VR4. The VR4 model, although a bit more expensive than the basic 3000GT, gives automotive enthusiasts a cheaper competitor for such cars as the Toyota Supra, Nissan 300 ZX, Mazda RX-7 and the Skyline GT-R.
Appearance
The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 came with front and rear spoilers motorized and controlled by the computer to increase the downward thrust on the vehicle at higher speeds. The VR4 also came with projector fog lights on the exterior. For the interior of the car, Mitsubishi went with leather seats and steering wheel, door panels and shifter. All of this was topped off by power windows and locks as well as a built in security system. For vision, the VR4 had electric defrost for the rear window and side mirrors in addition to the heat defrost for the windshield. The car also had an auto dimming review mirror and interior lights. For even more comfort, the VR4 came with automatic climate control and two-stage cruise control. All VR4's came stock with an Infinity Stereo System with AM-FM, 6-disc changer, cassette and steering wheel controls.
Basic Specifications
Weighing in at 3,781 pounds, the VR4 goes zero to 60 in 5.4-seconds and zero to 100 in 13.6-seconds with quarter-mile times of 13.7-seconds. The car is 179.7-inches long, 72.4-inches wide and 49.3-inches tall. The VR4 has a 19.8-gallon fuel tank. Fuel economy is decent at 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles to the gallon on the highway. Although the speedometer doesn't run out until 180 mph, the car is electronically limited, or governed, at 155 mph.
Engine and Drivetrain Specifications
Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4's came with a 181-cubic inch , six-cylinder engine. The 3.0 liter V-6 engine was optimized with twin turbochargers that collectively created an engine that pushed 320 horse power and 315 foot pounds of torque. This powerful engine red-lines at 7,000 RPM. The VR4 came stock with all-wheel drive and traction control that is controlled electronically. All of this is controlled by the driver with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Suspension and Brake Specifications
With all-wheel drive came 4-wheel disk brakes and an all-wheel antilock brake system. The front suspension relied on MacPherson Struts while the rear relied on a double wish-bone system, both with coil springs and a stabilizer bar to complete the suspension system. The VR4 came with three-stage gas shocks that could be controlled from the dashboard of the vehicle allowing for "touring" and "sport" modes.
Safety Specifications
Complete with crumple zones in the front and rear of the body, the VR4 also comes standard with side guards and dual air bags. Other safety features the VR4 includes are three-point safety belts and all-wheel antilock brakes.
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