Performance Review: Mitsubishi 3000 GT - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mitsubishi 3000 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mitsubishi 3000 GT is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Mitsubishi 3000 has a 2972cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 3000 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 3000's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1730 kgs (3813 lbs) this makes the Mitsubishi 3000 GT in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Mitsubishi 3000 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2972cc 24V V6 engine produces 282 bhp (210 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 300 lb-ft (406.7 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mitsubishi 3000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12 (187.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mitsubishi 3000.

The Mitsubishi 3000 has a Power to weight ratio of 163.0 bhp per ton and 173.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 3000 competing with the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12 (187.9 bhp per ton) or the 1992 Mercedes SL Class 600SL V12 R129 (187.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mitsubishi 3000 generating around 173.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 BMW 6 Series M6 Convertible 2d SMG E64 (198.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Audi A5 3.0tdi Quattro Cabriolet (198.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.7 secs, this made the Mitsubishi 3000 GT as fast as the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs) the or the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs). This Mitsubishi 3000 GT is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (5.60 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (5.60 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (5.60 secs) the and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (5.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 3000 and the 2015 BMW 3 Series 335d xDrive LCI Touring F31

When talking about the performance of the Mitsubishi 3000 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.38 secs @ 95.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2015 BMW 3 Series 335d xDrive LCI Touring F31 (14.32 secs), the 2014 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo Convertible (14.33 secs), and the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (14.35 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Mitsubishi 3000 GT has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 3000 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

1992 3000 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mitsubishi

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