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Simon
06-10-2003, 09:51 PM
Galant
A Legend that Lives On

In December, 1969, the very first Galant customer drove his new car out of the dealership and into history. Today, more than 28 years later, the now legendary Galant has won the highest praise from customers, the media as well as motorsports fans around the world. This popularity has translated into sales of nearly 4.9 millions units to date worldwide. Throughout each generation, Mitsubishi engineers have built from one strength to the next to keep the Galant ahead of the pack. The Galant today is renowned for its sophistication in styling, superb performance, total passenger comfort and the integration of the latest automotive technologies -- all characteristics which have come to symbolize the series through 8 generations.


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The 1st generation Colt Galant was released in 1969. Its exterior design was derived from the aerodynamically advanced dynawedge line which was a revolutionary concept for vehicles in Japan at the time. The 1300cc AI series attained a top speed of 150km/h, the 1500cc AII 160km/h and the 1500cc AIII 175km/h making for breathtaking performance.


The Colt Galant 2-door Hardtop, introduced to the market in 1970 was stylish and aerodynamic in design. It was the first passenger vehicle in Japan to have full side windows without central pillars.
1970 saw the release of yet another model. The Colt Galant GTO represented the synthesis of the dynawedge, ducktail and tumble form. The GTO was powered by the new Saturn engine. The MR model adopted a 1,600cc, twin carburetor, DOHC version with a power output of 125ps.


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In 1973, the Galant saw its first full model change. The performance oriented AIIGS model featured a 2-liter Astron engine with a maximum output of 125ps. Like the AIIGS model, the 2nd generation Galant Hardtop released the same year also adopted the Astron engine. The Astron engine equipped in the hardtop model featured dual single barrel carburetors and an advanced crossflow combustion chamber. In 1975, the GTO model incorporated Mitsubishi's own unique Silent Shaft technology. This technology has been licensed out to several other automobile manufacturers offering V8 smoothness and quietness to engines with smaller configurations.

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The stylish 3rd generation Galant released in 1976 featured a dynamic new beltline and ergonomically designed driver's area for enhanced operation and comfort. This Galant incorporated the MCA-Jet engine which set new industry records for anti-pollution. In 1981, this model was named Car of the Year in New Zealand.


The Lambda INSERT INTO post VALUES (Mitsubishi Sapporo) introduced in 1976 featured a new slant nose design, all around aerodynamic styling and a refined interior environment.

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The 4th generation Galant which began production in 1980 offered two new engines. The Sirius engine series incorporated such high technology features as the ECI INSERT INTO post VALUES (Electronic Controlled Injection) and turbocharger. The new Astron 2300 Turbo Diesel was the first turbocharged diesel engine for passenger vehicles in Japan. The aerodynamically advanced new generation Lambda INSERT INTO post VALUES (Mitsubishi Sapporo) offered superior response and driving performance.



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The 5th generation Galant, introduced in 1983 adopted a front-wheel drive format for improved on road performance as well as allowing for increased interior space and fuel economy. Of course its good looks and class leading performance further continued the winning tradition. This Galant incorporated the ECS INSERT INTO post VALUES (Electronic Controlled Suspension) and the EPS INSERT INTO post VALUES (Electronic Controlled Power Steering) which represent Mitsubishi's emerging approach to creating vehicles of superb operational ease and passenger safety through computer operated control of selected vehicle operations. The 5th generation Galant was honored with Germany's coveted "Golden Steering Wheel Award" in 1985.



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1987 saw the release of the 6th generation Galant featuring sleek organic sculpted styling. Integrated technology reached new heights with Dynamic Four which featured 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steering, 4-wheel ABS as well as an active electronic controlled suspension. Among the coveted awards won by the 6th generation Galant were the "Japanese Car of the Year" award in 1987 and the "Import Car of the Year" award from the prestigious Motor Trend magazine of the U.S. in 1989. The Galant VR-4's performance was proven in motorsports with many WRC and APRC INSERT INTO post VALUES (Asia-Pacific Rally Championship) victories.


The Eterna INSERT INTO post VALUES (Mitsubishi Galant 5-door Hatchback) released in 1988 was specially designed for the European markets and proved to be very popular.

The Eterna Sava was a hardtop model designed specifically for the Japanese market.



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In 1992, the 7th generation Galant was launched. Its improved aerodynamics and the All Wheel Control features -- including INVECS, a Fuzzy Shift 4 A/T and the Fuzzy TCL -- made the 7th generation Galant a smooth, quiet performer indeed. The Eterna INSERT INTO post VALUES (Galant 5-door Hatchback) also underwent a full model change and the Emeraude, a new hardtop model was introduced for the Japanese market.
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The 8th generation to bear the name Galant was introduced in 1996 and the Legnum INSERT INTO post VALUES (Galant Station Wagon) was born. The all new Galant series boasts class leading style and performance -- qualities which attracted that first customer, and which have drawn so many since. The latest lineup incorporates the super efficient GDI INSERT INTO post VALUES (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine and integrates the newly developed AYC INSERT INTO post VALUES (Active Yaw Control) and ASC INSERT INTO post VALUES (Active Stability Control) all-wheel control systems. The new Galant, in fact, is already making history by being chosen to receive the "1996-97 Car of the Year Japan" award, the most prestigious automotive award in Japan.

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Galant A Legend that Lives on :rize1: :devil2: :rize1: :devil2:

Simon
06-10-2003, 09:52 PM
And now for the test:D

Spirit
06-10-2003, 09:54 PM
Good read that, thanks mate - maybe we should post this as an article on the site Barry ?

BraindG
06-10-2003, 09:56 PM
ive just pressed that oh so "popular" button i created..

an email has been dispatched to me..
ill get round to it..

Simon
06-10-2003, 09:57 PM
only took 4 hours in the local library to prepare;)

Kieran
06-10-2003, 10:09 PM
Originally posted by Simon
only took 4 hours in the local library to prepare;)

Bah!
You Pilfered that lot from the History section on Mitsubishi's Japan website! I've seen it before!

Fraud police! Pull Over!:lolice: :nono: :D

Simon
06-10-2003, 10:16 PM
Galant VR4 and Legnum VR4

VR4, what a terrific name. If you know, VR4 is used to imply the combination of 4WD, 4WS, 4-valve per cylinder and intercoolered turbocharger. So far, only Mitsubishi and Nissan had ever put all these things into a road car ... in Nissan’s case it is the Skyline GT-R, for Mitsubishi it is VR4.

How many different VR4's had ever developed ? Three. The first one was the 2-generation-ago Galant VR4. The second was the 3000 GT VR4, or simply called GTO in Japan. The latest Galant VR4 is the third one.

It should be clarified that the new Galant VR4 has discarded the 4-wheel-steering in exchange of active yaw control INSERT INTO post VALUES (AYC). This is the outcome of a revision made in ’99. Before that, the VR4 was criticized as having too much understeer while the steering was too light. So Mitsubishi retuned the suspension damping, power steering and added Lancer Evo V’s active yaw control to the rear axle. The latter completely cured the understeer problem by transferring more torque to the outside wheel during cornering. This is another example proving racing experience improves road cars.

Unlike the ordinary Galant, the VR4 handles like a dream. INSERT INTO post VALUES (im sure that isn;t true you non vr4 guys and gals!) Thanks to the chassis strengthening including tower braces over suspension, high specification springs and dampers, wider tyres and 4-wheel-drive, it has extremely high cornering limit yet always remains stable and composed. AYC helps it to steer neutrally all the time, even approaching the limit. In contrast, Audi’s Torsen quattro always presents too much fail-safe understeer near cornering limit, which could be secure but not so exciting as the Galant VR4. The Mitsubishi’s suspension and chassis are very well sorted.

The improved steering is now full of weight, even heavier than the Porsche-tuned Subaru Legacy B4 RSK. It is also full of feel, plus the precision and response that inspire full confidence. Momo steering wheel and Recaro sport seats further enhance the ambience of excitement.

Heart of the VR4 is still the four-cam V6 displacing 2498 c.c., with twin turbochargers and individual intercoolers. This is where the Galant is superior to the Lancer Evolution, because the latter is limited by rally regulations to have no more than 4 cylinders INSERT INTO post VALUES (therefore rougher); single large turbo INSERT INTO post VALUES (therefore laggy) and 2 litres of displacement INSERT INTO post VALUES (therefore less torquey). Although both machines are bounded to the 280 hp voluntary limit, the Galant’s V6 feels more mature right from idle. The two small turbos provide quicker response and stream of torque at low rpm, then the V6 spins smoothly and linearly towards 6,000 rpm, without the sudden explosion found in the Lancer. In terms of pure performance, VR4 is undoubtedly inferior to the flyweight and high-boost Lancer, but it is far easier to live with - because of smooth ride and spacious cabin. The 16-inch-only wheels and high profile INSERT INTO post VALUES (50) tyres might not look very attractive, but they benefit ride comfort. It is a good balance between Lancer’s intense driving pleasure and Audi S4’s effortless performance.

In terms of performance, the VR4 rivals strongly with its direct competitors such as Legacy RSK and Skyline 25GT, if not the more expensive Audi S4 and BMW M3. In particular, it feels decisively more punchy than arch-rival Legacy. It is believed to be capable of reaching 60 mph from rest in 6 seconds flat. Estate version INSERT INTO post VALUES (which calls Legnum in domestic market) takes just a couple of tenths more. This already included the 5-speed Invecs-II Sport Mode automatic. 5-speed manual is also on offer, but for the cheaper Type V rather than the AYC-equipped Type S, what a pity. However, the Tiptronic-style automatic shifts smoothly and responsively.

A couple of years ago, the VR4 was still trailing Legacy RS in terms of driving fun. After the magical surgery, it became the car to be beaten.
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Too much time in the library!

Spirit
06-10-2003, 10:36 PM
:inlove2: :inlove2: :inlove2: :inlove2: :inlove2: :inlove2:

I love my VR4 !

Brind
06-10-2003, 10:50 PM
That was a great read. :)

And we know what VR-4 stands for now... now where is that thread? :D

KiwiTT
16-10-2003, 12:11 AM
Originally posted by Simon
And now for the test:D

This time they got the American bug;"Big is Beautiful".

I only ask "Why destroy a great formula ?":Ponder: , unless they are planning to kill :gun2: the range and say "poor sales" of the latest range as their excuse. Who really knows what is part of the 10 year plan.

2013 Model Year Possibly
Mirage INSERT INTO post VALUES (small hatch) INSERT INTO post VALUES (1.0 to 2.0)
Lancer INSERT INTO post VALUES (small sedan) INSERT INTO post VALUES (1.5 to 2.4)
Charisma INSERT INTO post VALUES (medium)INSERT INTO post VALUES (2.4 to 3.5)
Diamante INSERT INTO post VALUES (large) INSERT INTO post VALUES (3.5 to 4.0)

menno3x8g
19-08-2014, 09:26 PM
Read this old thread and found a video from 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXqj_UGnHnQ.
Could someone translate pls lol.