Mitsubishi 3000 GT first generation

The Mitsubishi 3000 GT first generation (1991–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 13 versions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Model codes: Z11A, Z15A, Z16A
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,560–4,570 mm RDW | – | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm ASTRA | – | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm RDW | – | 1,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm RDW | – | 2,470 mm |
| Front track | 1,560 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,580 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,410–1,740 kg RDW | – | 1,400–1,870 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,510–1,840 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,925–2,120 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 113–340 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,322–2,379 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 75 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 250 km/h ASTRA | – | – |
| Torque | 407 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/50R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
462 complaints for model years 1991–1999. 20 crashes · 1 fire · 65 injuries
- Transmission and drivetrain 232
- Seat belts 136
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 13 versions of the Mitsubishi 3000 GT first generation
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United Kingdom 1 version
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20003000GT | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.4 L/100 km NEDC | 289 g/km |
United States 12 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1999(DOHC) (FFS), 2MODE · DOHC (FFS), 2MODE · SOHC-2 (FFS), 2MODE and 3 more trims | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1994–1999DOHC (FFS) · DOHC-4 (FFS) · DOHC | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1994–1999(DOHC) (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C and 1 more trim | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1997–1999SOHC-2 (FFS) · SOHC | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1998–1999SOHC, 2MODE · SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1996–1998DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1997DOHC-4 (FFS), 2MODE | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1995DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1993DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1993DOHC (FFS) | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1991–1992(DOHC) (FFS) · DOHC (FFS) | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1991–1992(DOHC) (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





