What was the last year for Mitsubishi Galant?
2012
The Galant was discontinued in 2012.
When did the first Mitsubishi Galant come out?
The Galant first appeared back in 1969. It was not until 1987 that a high powered version appeared with the 2.0 turbo engine producing 200 bhp. Looking at the high spec Galants we get to see the true potential for a Galant tuning project.
What kind of engine does a Galant have?
Looking at the high spec Galants we get to see the true potential for a Galant tuning project. In order to compete in the WRC Mitsubishi produced the VR4 a highly tuned road going version using the 4G63 engine. This formed the basis of the later Lancer Evo and is a popular engine choice for FTO owners.
When did the Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 come out?
The eighth and last generation of the Galant VR-4 saw the launching lights in 1997, and it was a sports car dressed as a family sedan. There were not too many family cars on the market that could get to 100 kph (62 mph) in less than six seconds and reach 240 kph (150 mph).
When was the third generation Galant made in South Africa?
The third generation Galant was the recipient of the Car of the Year award in South Africa in 1977. In South Africa, where it was built by the Sigma Motor Corporation, it was sold as the Colt Galant.
When did Mitsubishi stop making the Galant car?
In 1978, Mitsubishi in Japan established a dedicated dealership sales channel called ( Japanese: Galant Restaurant) to sell the Galant and other selected vehicles. After late 1977 the 1850 variant was discontinued, as Mitsubishi focussed their efforts on making the 1600 and the 2000 engines pass the new, stricter emissions standards.
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.
The third generation Galant was the recipient of the Car of the Year award in South Africa in 1977. In South Africa, where it was built by the Sigma Motor Corporation, it was sold as the Colt Galant.
What kind of engine does a Mitsubishi GTO have?
Fashioned after contemporary American muscle cars, the hardtop GTO was available with a choice of two “Saturn” engines and the 2-litre Astron 80, and was available until 1975. The nameplate was sufficiently highly regarded in Japan for it to be resurrected for the 1990 Mitsubishi GTO coupé.