The Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo '96 (Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo '97 in GT2) is a road car produced by Mitsubishi. Excluding Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, the car has featured in every mainline Gran Turismo game up to Gran Turismo 6.
Other names[]
This car appears under different names depending on the game region.
GT2[]
Note that in GT2, the car is considered a 1997 model in the Japanese and American version, and 1998 in the PAL version (putting it in conflict with second facelift model, which is in GT2 with a 1999 model year). This was changed to a 1996 model in GT4 (the model year it had in GT1's Arcade Mode), although all model years are practically identical; additionally, the car uses the same internal name (mgntn) in both GT1 and GT2.
| Region | Name (menus) | Name (race) |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | GTO ツインターボ | MITSUBISHI GTO TwinTurbo '97 |
| NTSC-U | 3000GT VR-4 Turbo | 3000GT VR-4 Turbo '97 |
| PAL | 3000GT VR-4 Turbo '98 | 3000GT VR-4 Turbo '98 |
GT4[]
| Region | Name | Internal Name |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | 三菱 GTO ツインターボ '96 | gto_tt_96 |
| International | Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '96 | _3000gt_vr4t_us_96 |
From GTPSP, all regional variants above are available in all regions of the game; these variants have the same prices (and level requirements in GT5)
Colors[]
Five colors (six in the original Gran Turismo) are available for this car:
- Mariana Blue Pearl (not in GT2)
- Timber Green Pearl (GT1 & GT2 only)
- Passion Red
- Hamilton Silver Metallic
- Galaxy White Pearl
- Pyrenees Black Pearl
In-game description[]
"The top grade model of the GTO, utilizing all the technology Mitsubishi has to offer."
Sold as the GTO in its native Japan, Mitsubishi marketed the car in the U.S. as the 3000GT. Chrysler sold its own version of the car, called the Dodge Stealth that featured a different body style but the same mechanical components as the Mitsubishi. Chrysler, quite impressed how its version of the car turned out, made the Stealth the official pace car for the 1991 Indianapolis 500 (the first time a "Japanese car" was bestowed that honor, albeit unofficially).[1]
The GTO was based on the same platform as the Mitsubishi Diamante, while the engine was a 3.0-liter DOHC V6, available in either naturally aspirated or twin turbocharged form. The turbo-boosted unit produced a hearty 276 HP and 307.3 lb-ft of torque while the non-turbo powerplant cranked out a respectable 222 HP and 202.5 lb-ft. The GTO made use of many novel automotive technologies at the time, including all-wheel drive, 4-wheel steering, an electronically-controlled suspension, and ABS braking system. It also featured an active aerodynamic system that would adjust the front and rear spoilers according to vehicle speed, along with an active exhaust system that could modify the exhaust note. These numerous high-tech features intrigued automotive enthusiasts in large numbers.
In 1993, the car's retractable headlights were swapped for a set of fixed headlights, the twin turbo engine was mated to a Getrag 6-speed manual gearbox and peak torque was upped to 314.6 lb-ft. With its high-tech wizardry and distinctive coke bottle shape, the GTO was one fascinating machine right up to the end of production run in August 2001.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Buy From Location | Credits | Win From Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo | Mitsubishi New Cars Dealership | 43,230 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 2 | Mitsubishi Used Cars Dealership | Approx. 24,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Showroom | Approx. 22,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mitsubishi Dealership | 43,230 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Cars Dealership | 34,586 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mitsubishi Dealership | 43,230 | --- |
Pictures[]
_%2795.jpg "Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '95.jpg (396 KB)")
.JPG "-R-Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo '96 (GT1).JPG (24 KB)")
.JPG "-R-Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo '96 (GT2).JPG (24 KB)")
_%2796.JPG "-R-Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '96.JPG (29 KB)")
Notes[]
- ↑ Referring to Chrysler's decision to replace the Stealth with a pre-production Dodge Viper as the event's primary pace car following protests from United Auto Workers. As the Viper wasn't yet sold, the race winner (Rick Mears) would win the Stealth and dealers sold pace car replicas of the Stealth.