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Mitsubishi Galant VR-4s were imported to the United States in 1991 (2000 imported) and 1992 (1000 imported) each of which came with a numbered dash badge and key fob. Production numbers for Galant VR4s sold elsewhere in the world are unknown but guessed to be a couple thousand in total. Primarily sold in Japan, some were also exported to New Zealand, Australia, and other countries in the area. Some have even managed to make it to Europe and central Asia as gray market cars.



Basics

Vehicle Type: front engine, 4 wheel drive, 5 passenger, 4 door sedan
Base Price: $21,000
Available Options: Power sunroof (code PI, $685), compact disc player (code EC, $509), graphic equalizer (code EG, $316-$343)
Standard Accessories: power steering, windows, and locks, A/C, cruise control, tilt steering, rear defroster


Engine

Type: turbocharged and intercooled 4-in-line, iron block and aluminum head, liquid cooled
Bore x Stroke: 3.35in x 3.46in (85.0mm x 88.0mm)
Displacement: 122 cubic inch, 1997cc
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
Engine Control system: Mitsubishi electronic with port fuel injection
Emissions Controls: 3 way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control (oxygen sensor), EGR
Turbocharger: Mitsubishi TD05H w/6cm turbine housing
Wastegate: Integral
Maximum boost pressure: 11.1 psig
Valve Gear: belt driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters
Power (SAE Net):195bhp @ 6000rpm
Torque (SAE Net): 203lb-ft @ 3000rpm
Redline: 7000rpm
Horsepower/liter: 97.6
Recommended fuel: Unleaded premium


Drivetrain

Transmission: 5 speed
Primary reduction ratio: 1.275:1
Secondary reduction ratio (front diff): 3.866:1
Transfer ratio: 1.090:1
Rear axle ratio: 3.545:1
True final drive ratio: 4.927:1 (multiply primary x secondary for front, multiply primary x transfer x rear axle for rear)
1st gear 2.846 34mph @ 7000rpm
2nd gear 1.684 58mph @ 7000rpm
3rd gear 1.115 88mph @ 7000rpm
4th gear 0.833 117mph @ 7000rpm
5th gear 0.666 130mph @ 6200rpm
Reverse gear 3.166


Dimensions and Capacities

Wheelbase: 102.4in/2600mm
Track, F/R: 57.5/57.1in, 1460/1450mm
Length: 183.9in/4670mm
Width: 66.7in/1695mm
Height: 55.5in/1410mm
Frontal Area: 20.8 sq ft
Coefficient of drag: 0.34
Ground Clearance: 6.1in/155mm
Curb Weight: 3250lb
Weight Distribution, F/R: 58/42%
Power/weight ratio: 16.7lb/hp
Fuel capacity: 15.9gal
Oil capacity: 4.0qt
Water capacity: 7.4qt


Chassis/Body

Type: unit construction with 2 rubber isolated subframes
Body material: welded steel stampings


Interior

SAE volume, front seat: 52 cu ft
SAE volume, rear seat: 43 cu ft
SAE volume, luggage space: 11 cu ft
Front seats: bucket
Seat adjustments: fore and aft, seatback angle, height, lumbar support
Sound System: Mitsubishi AM/FM stereo radio/cassette, 6 speakers


Suspension

F: independent MacPherson strut located by a control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R: independent, 1 articulated trailing arm and 2 lateral links per side, coil springs, anti-roll bar


Steering

Type: 4 wheel rack and pinion, power assisted
Ratio: 17.8:1
Turns lock to lock: 2.5
Turning circle curb to curb: 34.8ft


Brakes

F: 10.4 x 0.9in vented disc
R: 10.4 x 0.4in solid disc
Power assist: vacuum with anti-lock control


Wheels and tires

Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0in
Wheel type: cast aluminum
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE88, 195/60HR-15


Projected Fuel economy

EPA City Driving: 19mpg
EPA highway driving: 25mpg
Estimated range, city/highway, miles: 302/398


Performance Numbers

0-30mph: 2.1sec (Car and Driver), 2.4sec (Motor Trend)
0-60mph: 6.8sec (Manufacturer), 7.0sec (Car and Driver), 7.3sec (Motor Trend), 7.9sec (Design News)
0-100mph: 21.9sec (Car and Driver)
Standing 1/4 mile: 15.2sec @ 89 mph (Manufacturer), 15.6sec @ 88mph (Car and Driver), 15.6sec @ 89mph (Motor Trend)
Top Speed: 130mph (Manufacturer), 132 (Car and Driver), 130 (Design News)
Skidpad: 0.78g (Car and Driver), 0.80g (Motor Trend), 0.77g (Design News)
Braking 70-0mph: 183ft (Car and Driver)
Braking 60-0mph: 130ft (Motor Trend)
Slalom: 60.8mph (Car and Driver), 64.9mph (Motor Trend)

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