1994 Mitsubishi 3000 Photos, engines & full specs

Mitsubishi updated the 3000GT in 1993 for the 1994 model year, dropping some of its cool factors but adding a few new features.

At the beginning of the '90s, there was a drop in the worldwide economy, and some carmakers felt that on their budgets. Mitsubishi desperately tried to tell people about its models' qualities, but it wasn't very convincing. Despite having a few very good vehicles, such as the 3000 GT pictured here, the sales stalled and eventually led to the model's dismissal seven years later.

The 3000GT was a Grand-Touring vehicle in Mitsubishi's idea, and it wasn't far from reality either. Its look with a long hood and short cabin ended with a wide, sloped rear windscreen was already famous in the mid-'90s. But the most significant change was at the front, where carmaker replaced the pop-up headlights with fixed ones that looked like two spots on each side. In addition, a short but wide fixed wing adorned the tailgate at the back, while the four exhausts under the bumper completed the car's sporty image.

Inside, the coupe featured a sporty but cramped interior. The two-sport bucket seats were suitable for most people, but there was no room for anything else. The carmaker placed the gear stick on the center console, and the center stack housed the controls for the HVAC and audio systems. But the button for the active aero system was gone since it was no longer available.

The Japanese automaker improved the twin-turbo V6 engine along with the facelifted version. While it kept the same 3.0-liter displacement, it provided 20 additional ponies, which were sent to all corners via a six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. The five-speed manual was ditched.