Vehicle Description
This 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 is the kind of modern classic
that's climbing on the desirability list. After all, it's a sleek
sports car loaded with the best features, including all-wheel
drive. And at its heart is a multi-valve twin-turbo motor that
loves to remind you why Japan is the home of enthusiast
technology.
The 3000GT is arguably one of the best looking sports cars of its
era. Mitsubishi looked like they were designing a supercar with air
channels in front of every wheel, dual hood caps, and a large
spoiler with active aerodynamics. And the real secret is that these
VR4 versions really had the performance to back up its appearance.
In fact, these were expensive when new, and that makes them quite
rare today. There were less than 2,600 examples made for all of
North American in 1993, and a color like Zurich White gets that
down to closer to 500. We like this factory-correct hue because
it's a cool color that strikes the right balance between a silver
bullet style and a premium creamy white. And it looks particularly
good on this one thanks to a full respray later in life. You may
find some details that can be redone, like updating the window
tinting or trim, but the affordable price leaves room in your
budget if you ever decide that's needed. And from day one, you can
really tell that this is a precision-built machine where the panels
retail their Japanese build quality.
The interior remains highly stock, and that's desirable on such a
unique machine. Expensive means loaded, and so you have a sunroof,
power windows, power locks, alarm, cruise control, driver's airbag,
and provisions for automatic climate control (the A/C likely needs
a recharge to blow ideally cold again.) The stereo is the factory
AM/FM/cassette unit that also has an aux input. So you get the cool
stock style while still getting to plus in your most modern music
players. A coupe like this was built around the driver, and so you
have a dash built around you with auxiliary readouts mounted high
and tilted towards you. Your well-bolstered bucket seat even power
adjusts to the ideal driving position. There is some wear in-line
with the car's actual mileage, but you will be impressed with the
completeness, right down to the privacy screen over the rear cargo
area.
The 3000GT's big claim to fame was its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter
V6. This was rated at 300 horsepower right from the factory, and
the 24-valve setup really lets you experience the power even from a
standstill. It's a strong motor, and you get complete control over
it thanks to the five-speed manual transmission. While the power
could keep up with its contemporaries in a straight line, this
special coupe would always surpass them in the corners. All-wheel
drive and four-wheel steering made this a rally car for the
streets. And this confidence is only reinforced by the fully
independent sports suspension and four-wheel power disc brakes.
Complete with owner's manual, technology, collectability, and
affordability all come together in a great package. So don't let
this Japanese supercar pass you by, call today!
