What was the Dodge version of the Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Dodge Stealth
Mitsubishi GTO
| Mitsubishi GTO (Z15A/Z16A) | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Mitsubishi 3000GT Dodge Stealth |
| Production | 1990–2000 (Mitsubishi GTO) 1990–1996 (Dodge Stealth) |
| Assembly | Japan: Okazaki, Aichi (Nagoya Plant) |
| Designer | Masaru Suzuki (1987) |
When did Dodge stop making the Dodge Stealth?
After Dodge discontinued the Stealth in 1996, Mitsubishi continued with the 3000GT in the United States until 1999. So, while the Mitsubishi 3000GT models included the Base, SL and VR-4, the Dodge Stealth equivalent was the Base, ES, RT and RT/TT.
Is the Dodge GTO the same as the Dodge Stealth?
It was known in the Americas and Europe as the Mitsubishi 3000GT (or in Japan as the Mitsubishi GTO ), but was sold concurrently as the Dodge Stealth in North America. >> See bottom for important recall notice. <<
Where can I buy a Dodge Stealth 300GT?
Welcome to 3sgto.org, The enthusists site for the the Dodge Stealth, the Mitsubishi 300GT and the Mitsubishi GTO. Some of the major 3000GT / Stealth / GTO sites despite their size do not do a good job servicing the community.
Which is better a Mitsubishi 3000GT or a Dodge Stealth 3000GT?
The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 has 320 hp, much less than the Jag and Lightning, and the same power rating as the Mustang Cobra. So what gives the Mitsubishi the advantage over them? Traction. Despite its credentials, the 3000GT can trace its lineage to a little-known car called the Starion.
When was the last year the Dodge Stealth was made?
The Dodge Stealth was discontinued in 1996 and Mitsubishi would kill the 3000GT in 1999, although sales of the Mitsubishi GTO continued in Japan. The market had shifted towards minivans and SUVs, and the automakers responded accordingly.
Is the Dodge Stealth the same as the Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Also sold as the Mitsubishi 3000GT, the car was rebadged as the Dodge Stealth for sales in the United States. It was common practice in the 90s for manufacturers to collaborate and produce two similar, yet different cars together. If you look close enough, you can see just how similar the Stealth and 3000GT truly are.
Is the Dodge Stealth based on a Japanese car?
Yes, the Americans were responsible for the car’s styling but most of the internal mechanics were carried over unchanged from the Mitsubishi 3000GT. There was nothing wrong with this move, especially considering the fact that the Japanese car was a very creditable sports car with a host of advanced technological features.
What kind of engine does a Dodge Stealth have?
The Dodge Stealth featured a signature cross-hair front bumper fascia and crescent-shaped rear spoiler — and did not include active aerodynamics. In the U.S., both the 1990 to 1993 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo and Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 received the transversely mounted 24V V6 paired with a long ratio 5-speed manual.