Mitsubishi 3000 GT first generation

Mitsubishi 3000 GT first generation
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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

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,560–4,570 mm RDW–4,600 mm
Width1,840 mm ASTRA–1,840 mm
Height1,290 mm RDW–1,285 mm
Wheelbase2,470 mm RDW–2,470 mm
Front track1,560 mm ASTRA––
Rear track1,580 mm ASTRA––
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,410–1,740 kg RDW–1,400–1,870 kg
Mass in running order1,510–1,840 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,925–2,120 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–113–340 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,322–2,379 L EPA–
Fuel tank––75 L
Performance
Top speed250 km/h ASTRA––
Torque407 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20003000GT3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual12.4 L/100 km NEDC289 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1991–1999(DOHC) (FFS), 2MODE · DOHC (FFS), 2MODE · SOHC-2 (FFS), 2MODE and 3 more trims3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1994–1999DOHC (FFS) · DOHC-4 (FFS) · DOHC3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1994–1999(DOHC) (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C and 1 more trim3.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1997–1999SOHC-2 (FFS) · SOHC3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1998–1999SOHC, 2MODE · SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1996–1998DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C3.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1997DOHC-4 (FFS), 2MODE3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1995DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO)3.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1993DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1993DOHC (FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1991–1992(DOHC) (FFS) · DOHC (FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1991–1992(DOHC) (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 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.