Vehicle Description
1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
"What Mitsubishi set out to do was to cram every bit of high-tech
gadgetry available into its 2 plus 2 3000GT, making it one of the
most advanced sports cars on the planet." Despite its credentials,
the 3000GT can trace its lineage to a little-known car called the
Starion. A rear-wheel drive car, the Starion, was initially
conceived as competition for the Nissan Z cars of the 1980's. The
Starion when released was a technological wonder for its day and
sent many rivals back to the drawing board to create turbo cars for
their line-ups. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end,
so when Mitsubishi began planning for the car that would become the
company's replacement for the Starion, they literally started with
a clean sheet of paper.
For consignment a 2 owner all original low original mileage sport
scar. Possessing technology within that would make the grade in
cars of an era say to 2016, this technologically advanced machine
was literally a 1 owner car prior to its purchase by a collector in
2017. It has original paint, a comfortable interior, and of course
all that motoring technology to go with it. This car is 1 of 155
produced in this color and trim for the 1994 model year.
Exterior
Original factory Martinique Pearl Yellow drapes this nearly perfect
car and is seen throughout the exterior. Just a few chip offs are
noted, and the front lower bumper has a few scuffles with a parking
lot curb. Painted badging in gray is seen on the rear. It is in the
Japanese badging version showing the letters GTO. The consigner
states they have the new 3000GT badge and it will come with the
car. A rounded nose molds the neoprene bumper which sports running
lights some aero fins within the grille, and side intake air
venting. Headlights ahead of their time in the form of projector
type fog lights and halogen headlamps are present and hide under
clear plastic covers. A coke bottle design with wider quarters than
the doors all gaps are well minded. Just behind the doors is more
intake venting, and on the back deck is a permanently mounted fixed
spoiler. On top, a full roof sunroof can be flipped up to increase
airflow into the cabin. All exterior glass is scratch free and in
good condition and is all surrounded by black trimmings. 17 inch
highly polished wheels are wrapped in 245/45R17's on all 4
corners.
Interior
Racetrack inspired curves make up the molded plastic door panels
which house the window and lock toggles and a large speaker. A
vented white vinyl panel is inserted just below the sill and is a
hint of what you'll see in the interior. Speaking of which, Ivory
leather wraps the two overstuffed front buckets which show power
adjustments on the driver's side seat. For the rear a tubbed 2 plus
2 rear bench is in back and does not afford the most room, but is
comfy to sit in. Mitsubishi Infinity audio is controllable from the
leather wrapped tilt-able steering wheel. A CD changer is located
conveniently behind the passenger's seat. The signature of this car
is the full time four wheel drive, four wheel steering, and active
aero mode. Very clean taupe colored lighter carpeting is seen on
the floors.
Drivetrain
A 3.0 Liter 6G72 TT 24 valve EFI 6-cylinder engine fitted with twin
turbos that are intercooler equipped, paired with a W6MG1 6-speed
manual transmission allow this car to be a rocket ship! On the
axles power pulses through a 3.87 final drive. Noted, lifters have
been changed from a 1mm oil hole to a 3mm oil hole to rectify an
original design flaw.
Undercarriage
A nice gray patina covers all surfaces underneath. Just a hint or
two of some surface rust, but not on structural parts. Fairly
simple under here as it has been left mostly blank to aid in the
aero package. For handling we see MacPherson front struts, and on
back coil springs with trailing arms. Power disc brakes on all 4
corners harness all that power and bring it to a fast stop.
Drive-Ability
This all working, nicely preserved early Japanese techno car fired
right up and worked like a charm. Fast acceleration once you get by
the turbo lag, great handling and smooth shifting. Braking was bias
free on the panic stop test. All was very comfortable and exhibited
nice ergonomically design for this driver.
A rare, 2 owner original, not torn up by a person from a younger
generation, rocket ship. Original paint, engine, and interior. Just
press the gas and add a smile to your face in reaction to that
press!
VIN DECODE
JA3AN74K0RY038190
J-Japan
A-Mitsubishi
3-Passenger Car
A-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
N-3000 GT VR4
7-Ultimate
4-Hatchback
K-3.0L V6 Twin Turbo
0-Check Digit
R-1994
Y-Nagoya, Japan Assy Plant
038190-Sequential Unit Number
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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