What kind of engine does Mitsubishi Galant use?
This project was started with the intention of developing the Astron 2.6 engine and other Mitsubishi, Proton & Hyundai motors for improved performance and reliability. General knowledge learnt from this exercise goes directly into the development of RPW Racing engines which are sent worldwide.
Is the Mitsubishi Galant available in New Zealand?
Todd Motors initially assembled 1.6 GL, 1.85 GLX and two-litre GLS sedan models for New Zealand, with the GLS getting a five-speed manual transmission as standard with three-speed auto optional. These were the first NZ-assembled Mitsubishis to have rear screen demisters as standard.
How big are the front brakes on a Galant?
Four Std Leaf Springs, Monroe Heavy Duty Gas Shock Absorbers fitted with Nolathane Suspension Bushes. Up to 25/10/2001 – standard Mitsubishi Galant front brakes 229mm diameter. From 25/10/2001 – fitment of GH Scorpion 255mm Front discs and callipers. From 16/06/02 – Fitment of rear discs to vehicle 180mm diameters.
When did the Mitsubishi Galant Hardtop come out?
Initially only available as a four-door sedan, five-door estate and two-door hardtop (A53) variants were added in 1970. The hardtop was Mitsubishi’s first production passenger car with full side windows and no side pillars. In March 1973, with only two months of production left, the cleaner “MCA-II” version of the 1.6 arrived.
What was the gross power of a Mitsubishi Galant?
Gross power claimed was 97 PS (71 kW) at 6700 rpm and the car was fitted with Rostyle wheels as also used on locally assembled Hillman Vogues. From 1970, a fastback coupé model was developed, the Galant GTO.
When did the Mitsubishi Galant air suspension come out?
This Galant began American sales in 1989 side by side with the previous generation Sigma. Mitsubishi developed Dynamic ECS adaptive air suspension, the world’s first production semi-active electronically controlled suspension system in passenger cars; the system was first incorporated in the 1987 Galant model.
Todd Motors initially assembled 1.6 GL, 1.85 GLX and two-litre GLS sedan models for New Zealand, with the GLS getting a five-speed manual transmission as standard with three-speed auto optional. These were the first NZ-assembled Mitsubishis to have rear screen demisters as standard.
Where was the Mitsubishi Galant Sigma sedan made?
In New Zealand the hardtop, now with an 1855 cc engine was again assembled by Todd Motors at Porirua. The sedan was not offered as Todd was planning to assemble the larger Galant Sigma sedan and wagon range from late 1977 and they were still importing the British Avenger and Hunter models.