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Rare and performance Mitsubishi cars
Mitsubishi built some of Japan’s most purposeful performance cars, from rear-wheel-drive turbo coupés to WRC saloons and Dakar-derived four-wheel drives. This hub brings together researched guides to the models that made the three-diamond badge matter to enthusiasts.
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Begin with the Lancer Evolution IX for Mitsubishi’s WRC peak, the GTO and 3000GT for its technology-led super-coupé, or the Pajero Evolution for the Dakar homologation special.
Mitsubishi model guides
Lancer Evolution VI and TME
The compact CP9A Evo at its peak: 4G63 engineering, rally history, model differences and buying checks.
Mitsubishi Starion Turbo
Mitsubishi’s rear-wheel-drive turbo coupé, including narrow- and wide-body cars, 2.0- and 2.6-litre engines and restoration risks.
Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
The V55W Dakar homologation model with a 3.5-litre MIVEC V6, wide chassis and independent suspension.
Mitsubishi GTO and 3000GT
The 6G72 super-coupé with four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, active systems and demanding maintenance needs.
Mitsubishi FTO
Japan’s compact front-drive V6 coupé, including GS, GR, GPX and Version R differences and the INVECS-II gearbox.
Galant and Legnum VR-4
The 6A13TT twin-turbo saloon and estate family, with four-wheel drive, AYC and model-specific buying risks.
Colt CZT and Ralliart Version-R
The lightweight turbo supermini in European CZT and Japanese Version-R forms, with modification and corrosion checks.
Lancer Evolution IX, FQ and Wagon
The final 4G63-powered Evo, with MIVEC, ACD, Super AYC, UK FQ versions, the rare Wagon and detailed buying checks.
Mitsubishi Eclipse 1G and 2G
The Diamond-Star coupé in turbo GS-T and all-wheel-drive GSX forms, with 4G63 history, generation differences and buying advice.
Delica L300 and L400
The four-wheel-drive Star Wagon and Space Gear: layouts, engines, Super Select, camper conversions and ownership checks.
Pajero and Shogun Mk2
The landmark 1991 off-roader with Super Select 4WD, short- and long-wheelbase bodies, diesel and V6 buying guidance.
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