The Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo '98 is a road car produced by Mitsubishi. It appears in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.
Other names[]
In GT3 and GT4, this car appears under different names depending on the game region. Starting from GTPSP, all regional variants are available in all regions of the game; these variants have the same prices (and level requirements in GT5).
GT4[]
| Region | Name | Internal Name |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | 三菱 GTO ツインターボ '98 | gto_tt_mr_98 |
| NTSC-U | Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 (J) '98 | _3000gt_vr4_us_98 |
| PAL | Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '98 | _3000gt_vr4t_eu_98 |
Colors[]
Five colors are available for this car:
- Timber Green
- Passion Red
- Hamilton Silver Metallic
- Galaxy White Pearl
- Pyrenees Black Pearl
In-game description[]
"The top grade model of the GTO, utilising 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 | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Mitsubishi Dealership | 43,230 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 21,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mitsubishi Dealership | 43,230 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 5+) | 35,098 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mitsubishi Dealership | 43,230 | --- |
Pictures[]
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_%2798.jpg "Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '98.jpg (359 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.