- "This high-powered front-wheel-drive sports car featured a number of new systems."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '97 is a road car produced by Mitsubishi. It has featured in every mainline Gran Turismo game except Gran Turismo Sport. In Gran Turismo 7 the car was included as part of Update 1.65.
Colors[]
Three colors are available for this car:
- Scotia White
- Passion Red
- Pyrenees Black Pearl
A special color is available in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec:
- Dandelion Yellow
In-game description[]
- "Hi there! Looking for a fine Japanese car from the 1990s? If so, then I have got the car for you! Check out this FTO, a compact coupe from Mitsubishi. A speedy FF, it shares its basic parts with the Mirage. Its biggest selling point is its 2.0-liter V-6. It is fitted with a variable valve mechanism and can produce 197.2 HP. Measuring 171.9 inches long and 68.3 inches wide, this car looks ferocious, particularly with its bulging hood. And ferocious it was, hailed as the fastest FF machine of its era. The sheer speed at which it takes corners is unbelievable. Believe me, there aren't many cars out there that have had such a hold on young drivers as the Mitsubishi FTO!"
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership
The FTO, which made its debut in October 1994, marked the return of the nameplate 23 years after the original model first appeared. The first Galant-based FTO coupe had been the little brother to the Galant GTO, and the reborn version was once again positioned as a 2-door coupe following in the GTO's footsteps.
While the first generation was an FR, the new car adopted an FF layout, sharing its platform with the Lancer and Mirage. Classified as a larger sine Class 3 vehicle (Japanese regulations), it was unusual for its category, its wide body becoming a defining feature.
Its design, with sweeping curves and flowing fines, was in harmony with the GTO and Eclipse of the same era. The front fenders blended seamlessly into the hood, creating a bold form that carried its motion through to the rear fenders.
Power came from a 1.8-liter SOHC inline-4, the 4G93, producing 123.3 HP and 119.3 ft-lb of torque; a 2.0-liter DOHC V-6, the 6A12, producing 167.7 HP and 137.4 ft-lb (177.5 HP and 141.0 ft-lb in later models); or a highly tuned 6A12 delivering 197.2 HP and 147.6 ft-lb. The 197.2 HP output of the high-spec engine was achieved with Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing system.
Its transmission was also ahead of its time. In addition to the standard 5-speed manual, Mitsubishi offered the INVECS-II 4-speed automatic with a sports mode—the first of its kind in a Japanese car—paving the way for future sport automatics.
With its distinctive styling and engaging performance, the FTO earned Japan Car of the Year honors in 1994. By 1997, the INVECS-II had evolved into a 5-speed automatic. Sadly, as the market shifted away from coupes toward MPVs and SUVs, production of the FTO came to an end in 2000.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo | Mitsubishi New Car Dealership | 21,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 2 | Mitsubishi New Car Dealership | 21,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Mitsubishi Dealership | 21,600 | Win the Japan Championship Available from the start in Arcade Mode |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 14,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mitsubishi Dealership | 21,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 1+) | 15,551 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mitsubishi Dealership | 21,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 (  v1.65+) |
Used Car Dealership | 35,000 | --- |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evo-Final-Gr.B | 325,000 | v1.65 | Racing engine swap; increases fuel economy. |
Trivia[]
- This car also appears in Gran Turismo Concept, albeit unplayable through normal means; it can only be seen as a CPU car in the races.
- Unusually for a Standard/Simple interior car (although the car's model was slightly improved in GT6), it is possible to install a carbon fiber hood on this car, along with the other road-going FTOs; the other non-Premium cars with this feature are the Peugeot 106 Rallye '03 and Peugeot 106 S16 '03.
- For GT7, the limited-edition model, FTO GP Version R Aero Series was originally to be featured. But it was later changed to the regular model.
- In GT7's GT Auto, the available body parts differ depending on the body width:
- Without a widebody, Front and Rear Type B are based on those present on pre-facelift models, albeit with a carbon front spoiler, while Side Type A is based on the Aero Series model. These are complemented by the Type A rear wing, based on the wing present on the GPX models.
- With a widebody, the Type B parts are based on those present on FTO GT300. The Type B rear wing (available regardless of body width) is also based on it.
Pictures[]
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