The Mitsubishi FTO Super Touring Car is a fictional race car produced by Mitsubishi. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 4, replacing the Mitsubishi FTO LM Race Car, that only appeared in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, and also returned in Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
There are seven colors available for this vehicle:
- Green (#1)
- Black (#2)
- White (#3)
- Silver (#5)
- Yellow (#6)
- Red (#7)
- Blue (#8)
In-game description[]
"A super touring spec that was made under the concept "FTO Evo"."
In Mitsubishi's long history, probably its most stylish front-wheel-drive sports cars remains the 2nd-generation FTO. Debuting in 1994 as a 2-door 4-seater, the FTO won fans with its distinctive macho wheel arches, but unfortunately, production came to an end in 2000.
For a short period, Mitsubishi toyed with the idea of a new evolution in the FTO line-up, and even presented a radically tricked-out dandelion-yellow FTO at the 1998 Tokyo Motor Show. So the Gran Turismo team ran with that idea and created an FTO evolution with super-touring specs.
The engine is the same familiar turbocharged 4G63-type 2L DOHC inline-4 as before. Tuned for durability rather than excessive power, the engine produces around 394 BHP. But by way of compensation, the car generates considerable torque at low-to-medium revs, making it easy to drive.
The exterior was made wider to accommodate the wide tyres. The charming 'Coke bottle' lines have been emphasised in this version. A large spoiler was mounted in the rear, generating substantial downforce. And with the addition of the front lip spoiler and side skirts, the rectification of airflow under the car was improved. Due to the FTO's smaller overall profile compared to the Lancer Evolution, a high top speed is expected.
The drive system is designed for a touring car but still employs full-time 4WD. However, the drivetrain does not incorporate any of the high-tech AYC/ACD devices found on stock Lancer Evolutions. Instead, the same active torque-split system actually used in WRC races is installed for better durability. This is the next evolution of the FTO.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 | --- | --- | Win the Tokyo R246 300 km |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mitsubishi Dealership | 1,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 16+) | 970,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mitsubishi Dealership | 1,000,000 | --- |
Trivia[]
- The car features Omega Boost as the sponsor, which is a reference to a mecha PS1 game developed by Polyphony Digital. The logo was previously seen on the FTO LM Race Car in GT3.
- Car number #4 is skipped from the car, most likely due to the number being considered unlucky in East Asia. As four in Japanese and Chinese is "shi" and "si", respectively, which sound similar to the Japanese and Chinese for "death" ("shinu").
- Unlike most fictional race cars in GT4 whose production year is a reference to the game where they were first introduced, this car was classified as a 1997 model. The model year it has in GT4 is considered anachronistic, however, given the presence of the 2001 Castrol and Omega Boost (not released until 1998) logos.
- For unknown reason, the car number boxes were left blank in GT5.
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