Mitsubishi Galant FTO
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The Mitsubishi Galant Coupé FTO is a rear-wheel drive coupe
produced by Japan
ese automaker
Mitsubishi Motors
from November 1971 to March 1975. "FTO" was meant to stand for Fresco Turismo Omologato, in a fine example of Japanese Italian. In the market place, the compact Coupé FTO filled the shoes of the earlier Mitsubishi Colt 11-F Super Sports.
The FTO was first introduced with a 86 or 1,378 cc 4G41 "Neptune" engine, until it was replaced in a February 1973 redesign by a brace of 1,597 cc 4G32 "Saturn"
powerplants, offering either 100 PS or 110 PS depending on the state of tune
. There was also a 1,439 cc Saturn engine, offering 92 PS. In October 1973 there was a minor facelift, and the lineup was restricted to four versions as the EL, GS, and four-speed SL versions were cancelled. Production gradually came to an end in August 1975, after the introduction in March that year of the more staid Lancer Celeste.
The FTO was based on the chassis of the first generation Mitsubishi Galant, shortened by 12 cm (5 in) for extra agility and lightness. It carried the chassis codes A61 (Neptune 1.4), A62 (Saturn 1.4), and A63 (Saturn 1.6). 1600 GSRs built before October 1974 (when safety standards were changed) received black plastic wheelarch extensions to accommodate a wider track, resulting in an even more aggressive look. The GSR also featured a standard limited slip differential.
The FTO name was again resurrected twenty years after production of the original had ceased, when the company introduced the Mitsubishi FTO
in 1994.
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
produced by Japan
Japan
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ese automaker
Automaker
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Mitsubishi Motors
Mitsubishi Motors
is a multinational automaker headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. In 2009 it was the fifth-largest Japan-based automaker and the 17th-largest in the world measured by production...
from November 1971 to March 1975. "FTO" was meant to stand for Fresco Turismo Omologato, in a fine example of Japanese Italian. In the market place, the compact Coupé FTO filled the shoes of the earlier Mitsubishi Colt 11-F Super Sports.
The FTO was first introduced with a 86 or 1,378 cc 4G41 "Neptune" engine, until it was replaced in a February 1973 redesign by a brace of 1,597 cc 4G32 "Saturn"
Mitsubishi Saturn engine
The Mitsubishi Saturn or 4G3 engine is series of straight-4 internal combustion engines introduced by Mitsubishi Motors in 1969, along with the Astron, Orion, and Sirius. Displacement ranges from 1.2 L to 1.8 L.-4G30:...
powerplants, offering either 100 PS or 110 PS depending on the state of tune
Engine tuning
Engine tuning is the adjustment, modification or design of internal combustion engines to yield optimal performance, to increase an engine's power output, economy, or durability....
. There was also a 1,439 cc Saturn engine, offering 92 PS. In October 1973 there was a minor facelift, and the lineup was restricted to four versions as the EL, GS, and four-speed SL versions were cancelled. Production gradually came to an end in August 1975, after the introduction in March that year of the more staid Lancer Celeste.
The FTO was based on the chassis of the first generation Mitsubishi Galant, shortened by 12 cm (5 in) for extra agility and lightness. It carried the chassis codes A61 (Neptune 1.4), A62 (Saturn 1.4), and A63 (Saturn 1.6). 1600 GSRs built before October 1974 (when safety standards were changed) received black plastic wheelarch extensions to accommodate a wider track, resulting in an even more aggressive look. The GSR also featured a standard limited slip differential.
The FTO name was again resurrected twenty years after production of the original had ceased, when the company introduced the Mitsubishi FTO
Mitsubishi FTO
The Mitsubishi FTO, is a front engined, front-wheel drive coupe produced by Mitsubishi Motors between 1994 and 2000. It was originally planned to be exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, although its popularity as a grey market import to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand led to...
in 1994.
Data
Primary data sources for each model are given in the first row. Data sourced elsewhere is referenced in each individual cell where it is used.| Mitsubishi Galant Coupé FTO | ||||||
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| G I, G II | G III | 1400 EL, GL, SL–5 | 1600 SL, SL–5 | 1600 GS–5, GSR | ||
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout In automotive design, an FR, or Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive layout is one where the engine is located at the front of the vehicle and driven wheels are located at the rear. This was the traditional automobile layout for most of the 20th century.... |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 4/5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |||
| Suspension F/R | Coil sprung Coil spring A Coil spring, also known as a helical spring, is a mechanical device, which is typically used to store energy and subsequently release it, to absorb shock, or to maintain a force between contacting surfaces... independent MacPherson strut MacPherson strut The MacPherson strut is a type of car suspension system which uses the axis of a telescopic damper as the upper steering pivot. It is widely used in modern vehicles and named after Earle S. MacPherson, who developed the design.-History:... s, anti-roll bar / Live axle Live axle A live axle, sometimes called a solid axle, is a type of beam axle suspension system that uses the driveshafts that transmit power to the wheels to connect the wheels laterally so that they move together as a unit.... and semi-elliptic leaf spring Leaf spring Originally called laminated or carriage spring, a leaf spring is a simple form of spring, commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles... s |
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| Brakes | front | drums Drum brake A drum brake is a brake in which the friction is caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against a rotating drum-shaped part called a brake drum.... , G II: discs Disc brake The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel while it is in motion.A brake disc is usually made of cast iron, but may in some cases be made of composites such as reinforced carbon–carbon or ceramic matrix composites. This is connected to the wheel and/or... |
discs | drums or discs | discs | |
| rear | drums | |||||
| Wheelbase | 2300 mm (90.6 in) | |||||
| Length | 3765 mm (148.2 in) | |||||
| Width | 1580 mm (62.2 in) | 1580–1655 mm (62.2–65.2 in) |
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| Height | 1330 mm (52.4 in) | 1320 mm (52 in) | ||||
| Empty weight | 820 kg (1,808 lb) G II: 825 kg (1,819 lb) |
835 kg (1,841 lb) | 830 kg (1,830 lb) | n/a | 875 kg (1,929 lb) | |
| Engine | Neptune 4G41 (A61) | Saturn 4G32 (A62) | Saturn 4G32 (A63) | |||
| Water-cooled OHV inline-4, two valves per cylinder | Water-cooled OHC inline-4, two valves per cylinder | |||||
| Displacement | 1,378 cc (76.5 x 75.0mm) | 1,439 cc (73.0 x 86.0mm) | 1,597 cc (76.9 x 86.0mm) | |||
| Carburator | 1 twin-barrel Stromberg Zenith Carburetters Zenith Carburetters was a British company making carburettors. In 1955 they joined with their major pre-war rival Solex Carburettors and over time the Zenith brand name fell into disuse... |
2 single-barrel Stromberg | 1 twin-barrel Stromberg | 2 single-barrel SU SU Carburetter SU Carburetters were a brand of carburetter usually of the sidedraught type but downdraught variants were used on some pre-war cars.... |
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| Power (SAE) | 86 PS at 6,000 rpm | 95 PS at 6,300 rpm | 92 PS at 6,300 rpm | 100 PS at 6,300 rpm | 110 PS at 6,700 rpm | |
| Torque | 11.7 kgm at 4,000 rpm | 12.3 kgm at 4,500 rpm | 12.5 kgm at 4,000 rpm | 14 kgm at 4,000 rpm | 14.2 kgm at 4,800 rpm | |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 165 km/h (103 mph) | 165 km/h (103 mph) | 175 km/h (109 mph) | 180 km/h (112 mph) | |
| Acceleration (0→400m) | n/a | 17.2 sec | n/a | n/a | 16.4 sec | |
| Tires | 6.15 x 13 4PR | 6.15 x 13 4PR optional: 155 SR13 |
n/a | 155 SR13 GSR: 175/70 SR13 |
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