Is Mitsubishi 3000GT fast?
Matthew Shields
Updated on March 12, 2026
Is Mitsubishi 3000GT fast?
Mitsubishi 3000GT performance and specs
| Model | Mitsubishi 3000GT |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 160mph |
| 0-60mph | 5.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption | 26.4 mpg |
| Gearbox | Five-speed manual |
Is the 3000GT SL fast?
Unsurprisingly, the 3000GT didn’t meet most sports car fans’ need for speed. The engine in the FWD SL was a 3.0-liter twin-cam V6 harnessing 222 hp. But with its weight, the Mitsubishi 3000GT wasn’t the quickest car to reach 60 mph. However, when negotiating turns and stopping, it turned in an excellent performance.
Is the Mitsubishi 3000GT rare?
Now the standard Mitsubishi 3000GT or Mitsubishi GTO in Japan, is an incredible car, but by no means rare. (The above 1999 VR4 is a rare car in itself with only 289 sold in the US). The 3000GT was not a cheap car either, with the VR4 going for up to $60,000 in 1990s money!
How much does a 3000GT cost?
About the Mitsubishi 3000GT
| Hatchback | Original MSRP/Price | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 3000GT 2dr GT Auto | $26370 / $23208 | 6 Cylinder |
| 3000GT 2dr GT Manual | $25450 / $22394 | 6 Cylinder |
| 3000GT 2dr GT SL Auto | $34290 / $30175 | 6 Cylinder |
| 3000GT 2dr GT SL Manual | $33400 / $29394 | 6 Cylinder |
What does VR4 stand for?
VR4
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| VR4 | Variable Ratio 4 (psychiatry) |
Is the 3000 GT a good car?
While it is generally not considered as desirable as the Toyota Supra MK4 or the Nissan Skyline GT-R, the 3000GT is a superb piece of kit and is definitely at the more affordable end of the “JDM hero” market.
Is the 3000GT slow?
The 3000GT VR-4 was by no means a slow car, reaching 60 from zero in as little as 4.7 seconds, but the VR-4 has become rare due to its unreliability, complicated maintenance, and failure-prone four wheel steer system.
Is the 3000GT vr4 reliable?
Although Mitsubishi does not have the best reputation, the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT is fairly reliable. There were some interior rattles. Over all it is a good car.
Is the vr4 turbo?
Mitsubishi’s 3000GT VR-4 isn’t a sports car. There are 3,737 pounds of dense-packed, twin-turbocharged, all-wheel-driven car here. That engine is a 320-hp 3.0-liter V-6, which gets a boost from two turbos blowing through individual intercoolers.
Is Mitsubishi 3000GT a JDM car?
First Toyota revived the Supra. That counterpart was the Mitsubishi GTO. It was only when the car had to be exported to the USA that Mitsubishi had to rename the model as 3000GT.
Does the Mitsubishi 3000GT have Turbo?
Which 3000GT is AWD?
Mitsubishi 3000GT are not rear wheel drive. Most models were all wheel drive (in fact, Japanese “GTOs” came only as all wheel drive – as is often the case, the North American market had some differences). Non VR-4 3000GTs were available in North America in front wheel drive configuration.
