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Is a 3000GT a Supra?

Dubbed the TRD 3000GT, it wore the same widened and wind tunnel-honed bodywork as the new GT500 class super-touring Supra. Only 35 examples of these were ever produced, each of which came with its own specially numbered VIN plate that officially re-classified the car as a TRD 3000GT rather than a Toyota Supra.

Why do people hate the Toyota Supra?

Most of the hate stems from the fact that the new Supra was a collaboration between BMW & Toyota. The two motoring giants teamed up and what the world is left with is a brand new Supra and Z4. They share a lot of components, many of which have a little BMW badge on them.

Is the Mitsubishi 3000GT a sports car?

Mitsubishi’s 3000GT VR-4 isn’t a sports car. There are 3,737 pounds of dense-packed, twin-turbocharged, all-wheel-driven car here. That engine is a 320-hp 3.0-liter V-6, which gets a boost from two turbos blowing through individual intercoolers.

Why are Supras so rare?

They are rare because they were a low production sports car that was 3 times the price of a Corolla. Most people who bought them drove them hard and wore them out or wrecked them. Further reducing the already low number of Supras on the road.

What does VR-4 mean?

Viscous Realtime 4WD
The Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 (Viscous Realtime 4WD) was the range-topping version of Mitsubishi Motors’ Galant model, available in the sixth (1988–92), seventh (1992–96) and eighth (1996–2002) generations of the vehicle.

How do I know if I have a VR4?

Easy ways to check Pop the hood and look for the intake into the engine. There should be a pipe fed by two pipes. Or stick your head down by the front bumper and look for the intercoolers. Or the rear driveshaft.

Why did the supra fail?

The failed revival of the iconic Japanese brand The reason is simple: bad global marketing strategy and Toyota simply did not deliver. “Listen to its legendary 3.0 litre in line six cylinder engine.” Really Toyota?

How much is an old Supra?

More about the Toyota Supra Edmunds has 1 used Toyota Supras for sale near you, including a 1993 Supra Base Coupe and a 1993 Supra Base Coupe ranging in price from $84,985 to $84,985.

What does VR4 mean Mitsubishi?

The Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 (Viscous Realtime 4WD) was the range-topping version of Mitsubishi Motors’ Galant model, available in the sixth (1988–92), seventh (1992–96) and eighth (1996–2002) generations of the vehicle.

What does VR4 mean Mitsubishi 3000GT?

According to a forum post we found during our research, in the brochure for Mitsubishi’s HSX concept (the precursor to the GTO/3000GT) VR4 technically meant: “Viscous realtime all wheel drive with 4 wheel steering.”

What kind of engine does a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 have?

The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 has a V 6, Petrol engine with 2972 cm3 / 181.4 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 have? The 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 has 324 PS / 320 bhp / 238 kW.

Is the Mitsubishi 3000GT a good car?

The Mitsubishi 3000GT never received the same love of its high-end Japanese sport coupe contemporaries like the Toyota Supra, Acura NSX, Mazda RX-7 and Nissan Skyline. That’s a shame because it’s an excellent car, especially in VR4 trim, as MotorWeek found out.

What did the mid-life refresh do to the Mitsubishi GT?

A mid-life refresh lifted power from 282bhp to 300bhp in some markets (later 320bhp) and the addition of a sixth gear gave the GT a longer cruising ratio. But, more importantly, it allowed Mitsubishi to shorten the intermediate ratios, adding some urgency to a fourth-gear squirt.

What kind of engine does a MKIV Supra have?

Just as the 300ZX had, the MkIV Supra arrived on the back of a mediocre recent effort. It had started life as the Celica Supra, an offshoot of the established Celica coupé, but stretched to accommodate a six-cylinder engine in the nose.