How much horsepower does a Mitsubishi Galant have?
The MIVEC-tuned four-pot motor makes a respectable 160hp @ 5500 revs, but clock the tachometer above 3500rpm and this mill is ready to rattle itself to pieces. Runs to redline are accompanied by an intake-wheez so strong you can feel the Galant begging for your right foot for mercy.
Is the Mitsubishi Galant a good rental car?
All in all, the Galant is handsome enough– to wear the rental car cloak of invisibility. As befitting this erstwhile honor, the Galant’s interior is as about as cool as drinking milk from a sports bottle.
What’s the difference between a Galant and a Mitsu?
While the Mitsu’s panel gaps are fingernail thin and the aluminum-effect trim livens-up the dour dollops of flat black, the cabin’s mix of jutting planes, bloated curves and cheap plastics make the Galant ready for the rental car return row, like, now.
When did the Mitsubishi Galant 3 generation come out?
Mitsubishi production was continued by the new Sigma Motor Corporation. The third generation of the car was introduced in 1976, and was known as Galant Σ (Sigma). In many export markets the car was simply known as the Galant.
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.
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.
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.