Segment: Medium
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
The sixth generation of the Mitsubishi Galant was a surprising upgrade over its predecessor and became a true sports sedan, especially after it received some treatment from AMG.
Mitsubishi built the 1988 Galant on the same platform as its predecessor but restyled it completely. It also introduced new powertrains and became the official rally-car for the Japanese carmaker starting with 1988 in the VR4 version that featured an all-wheel-drive system and a turbocharged engine.
On the outside, the carmaker adopted a two-headlights design instead of the four as its predecessor and added orange, corner-mounted turn signals. The body-colored plastic, wrapped-around bumper sported a lower apron designed more for look than to increase the front downforce. Mitsubishi designed an ascending beltline carried over from its predecessor, but the rounded body panels and shaved edges were new. The greenhouse featured a third slim glass area behind the rear doors, providing more natural light for the rear passengers.
Inside, the Japanese carmaker installed a flat dashboard with a raised area with a set of vents, a digital clock, and the instrument cluster's sun visor. Since the carmaker struggled to get more market share, it provided more features fitted as standard than its competitors, including four power windows and an AC unit. At the bottom of the center stack, Mitsubishi installed a radio cassette player.
Under the hood, apart from the particular versions that featured all-wheel-drive and all-wheel steering, the rest of the range was quite common, with inline-four, naturally aspirated gasoline engines. A 1.8-liter turbo-diesel designed in-house was available for specific countries. The two-liter version received a special treatment and upgrade from AMG, which, in 1988, was not part of Mercedes-Benz. That made the Galant the only Japanese car ever tuned by the famous German tuner.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1755 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5000 RPM 90 HP @ 5000 RPM 89 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 144 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1755 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 5500 RPM 86 HP @ 5500 RPM 84 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 133 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 GTi 5MT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 106 KW @ 6500 RPM 144 HP @ 6500 RPM 142 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 170 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612.5 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 5500 RPM 109 HP @ 5500 RPM 107 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 159 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2566.2 lbs (1164 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3791.9 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1795 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4500 RPM 75 HP @ 4500 RPM 74 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 112 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 152 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.7 in (4539 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.6 cuFT (413 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.4 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3725.8 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |