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The Galant name has been used by Mitsubishi Motors for a number of years, beginning in 1969. The name is a derivative of the French word 'gallan', meaning valiant. When first introduced, it was a compact sedan only sold in Japan; it has since evolved slowly into a larger mid-sized vehicle and sold in many countries.
In December of 1969, the Galant, initially known as the Colt Galant, was introduced. Under the hood was a 1.3-liter engine; an optional 1.5-liter unit was also available. It was available as a four-door sedan only; a two-door hardtop version was introduced a year later, in 1970. The design of the vehicle was dubbed by Mitsubishi as 'Dynawedge', in reference to the vehicles aerodynamics and wedge-shaped silhouette.
In 1971 it was offered for sale in the US, making it the first Mitsubishi model to be sold in the US. The car was imported by the Chrysler Corporation, and renamed the Dodge Colt. The Galant GTO fastback coupe quickly followed, introduced in 1970, and aimed at the performance-minded American population. This model remained in production until 1975.
The second iteration of the Galant was introduced in 1973. Chrysler sold the car in the United States under the nameplate 'Dodge Colt.' In Canada, the car was known as the Plymouth Colt and Plymouth Cricket. In Europe the car was sold as the Colt Galant and in Australia it was called the Chrysler Valiant Galant.
This second generation Galant brought with it styling changes that included a more curvaceous body. It was offered as a 2-door coupe and a four-door sedan. Under the hood was a Astron engine that developed around 125 PS.
Production of the second generation Galant continued until 1975. In 1976, third iteration of the Galant was introduced. It was known as the Galant S (Sigma). The Dodge Colt name persisted in America; in Australia it was dubbed the Chrysler Sigma; in most other export markets it was known as the Galant.
This third generation of the Galant was available in four-door sedan configuration and as a five-door station wagon. A variety of engines were offered, included a 1.6-, 1.85-, 2.0-, and 2.6-liter.
In 1977, the Galant was named South Africa's 'Car of the Year' award.
The fourth generation of the Galant was introduced in 1980 and remained in production for only a few years, lasting until 1983. It brought with it many new and necessary improvements and innovations. The big news was the turbocharged engine which greatly increased the vehicles performance. A diesel version of the engine was also available, which offered great gas mileage.
In 1981, it was claimed as New Zealands 'Car of the Year.'
From 1984 through 1990, the fifth generation of the Galant was produced. The big change for this series was the change from rear-wheel drive configuration, to front-wheel drive. The styling was improved, now featuring edgy lines. The GL trim had a 1.6-liter engine; the GLS had a 2.0-liter petrol or 1.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine.
The 2.0-liter ECi, meaning Advanced Electronically Controlled fuel injection, was the performance version of the Galant. ABS and servo-steering system was offered as optional equipment, as was the digital dash.
The sixth generation of the Galant shared the same platform as the series it was replacing. Styling changed, now becoming more round and less 'edgy.' Japan awarded ti the 'Car of the Year' in 1987, and Motor Trend hailed it as the 'Import Car of the Year' in 1989.
The car was powered by a variety of engines, beginning with a 1.6-liter unit and climaxing with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produced nearly 200 horsepower. The base gearbox was a five-speed manual unit, with a four-speed automatic offered as optional equipment. 4WD could also be purchased for the vehicle.
This version of the Galant was the first to see the VR-4 variant, which would become Mitsubishi's entrant in the World Rally Championship series from 1988 through 1992. Later, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution would adopt the 2-liter DOHC turbocharged engine and 4WD layout.
The seventh generation of the Galant was introduced in 1992, coming to the US in 1994, and remaining in production until 1998. The nameplate 'Galant' was now a familiar name, having been in production for many years and sold throughout the world. Power was from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. A four-speed automatic was still available for an additional cost.
The next generation had minor aesthetic changes from the prior series. New for this series was the station wagon; the liftback was no longer available. Production of the eight-generation Galant lasted from 1996 through 2006. The car had now evolved into a mid-sized vehicle, with power coming from four and six cylinder engines. There were 1.8, 2.0, and 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines. In the V6 category, there were 2.5, and 3.0-liter displacement sizes, with a twin-turbocharger being offered as optional equipment.
The ninth generation of the Galant was introduced in 2003 at the New York International Auto Show. It was set for production the following year and available to only a few markets, including North America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates.
In December of 1969, the Galant, initially known as the Colt Galant, was introduced. Under the hood was a 1.3-liter engine; an optional 1.5-liter unit was also available. It was available as a four-door sedan only; a two-door hardtop version was introduced a year later, in 1970. The design of the vehicle was dubbed by Mitsubishi as 'Dynawedge', in reference to the vehicles aerodynamics and wedge-shaped silhouette.
In 1971 it was offered for sale in the US, making it the first Mitsubishi model to be sold in the US. The car was imported by the Chrysler Corporation, and renamed the Dodge Colt. The Galant GTO fastback coupe quickly followed, introduced in 1970, and aimed at the performance-minded American population. This model remained in production until 1975.
The second iteration of the Galant was introduced in 1973. Chrysler sold the car in the United States under the nameplate 'Dodge Colt.' In Canada, the car was known as the Plymouth Colt and Plymouth Cricket. In Europe the car was sold as the Colt Galant and in Australia it was called the Chrysler Valiant Galant.
This second generation Galant brought with it styling changes that included a more curvaceous body. It was offered as a 2-door coupe and a four-door sedan. Under the hood was a Astron engine that developed around 125 PS.
Production of the second generation Galant continued until 1975. In 1976, third iteration of the Galant was introduced. It was known as the Galant S (Sigma). The Dodge Colt name persisted in America; in Australia it was dubbed the Chrysler Sigma; in most other export markets it was known as the Galant.
This third generation of the Galant was available in four-door sedan configuration and as a five-door station wagon. A variety of engines were offered, included a 1.6-, 1.85-, 2.0-, and 2.6-liter.
In 1977, the Galant was named South Africa's 'Car of the Year' award.
The fourth generation of the Galant was introduced in 1980 and remained in production for only a few years, lasting until 1983. It brought with it many new and necessary improvements and innovations. The big news was the turbocharged engine which greatly increased the vehicles performance. A diesel version of the engine was also available, which offered great gas mileage.
In 1981, it was claimed as New Zealands 'Car of the Year.'
From 1984 through 1990, the fifth generation of the Galant was produced. The big change for this series was the change from rear-wheel drive configuration, to front-wheel drive. The styling was improved, now featuring edgy lines. The GL trim had a 1.6-liter engine; the GLS had a 2.0-liter petrol or 1.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine.
The 2.0-liter ECi, meaning Advanced Electronically Controlled fuel injection, was the performance version of the Galant. ABS and servo-steering system was offered as optional equipment, as was the digital dash.
The sixth generation of the Galant shared the same platform as the series it was replacing. Styling changed, now becoming more round and less 'edgy.' Japan awarded ti the 'Car of the Year' in 1987, and Motor Trend hailed it as the 'Import Car of the Year' in 1989.
The car was powered by a variety of engines, beginning with a 1.6-liter unit and climaxing with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produced nearly 200 horsepower. The base gearbox was a five-speed manual unit, with a four-speed automatic offered as optional equipment. 4WD could also be purchased for the vehicle.
This version of the Galant was the first to see the VR-4 variant, which would become Mitsubishi's entrant in the World Rally Championship series from 1988 through 1992. Later, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution would adopt the 2-liter DOHC turbocharged engine and 4WD layout.
The seventh generation of the Galant was introduced in 1992, coming to the US in 1994, and remaining in production until 1998. The nameplate 'Galant' was now a familiar name, having been in production for many years and sold throughout the world. Power was from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. A four-speed automatic was still available for an additional cost.
The next generation had minor aesthetic changes from the prior series. New for this series was the station wagon; the liftback was no longer available. Production of the eight-generation Galant lasted from 1996 through 2006. The car had now evolved into a mid-sized vehicle, with power coming from four and six cylinder engines. There were 1.8, 2.0, and 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines. In the V6 category, there were 2.5, and 3.0-liter displacement sizes, with a twin-turbocharger being offered as optional equipment.
The ninth generation of the Galant was introduced in 2003 at the New York International Auto Show. It was set for production the following year and available to only a few markets, including North America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates.
2002 Mitsubishi Galant |
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| Year | 2002 |
| Make | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Galant |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1996 - 2003 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 181.00 CU IN. | 2966.6 cc. | 3 L. |
| Valves | 24 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | OHC |
| Horsepower | 205.00 HP (150.9 KW) @ 5500.00 RPM |
| Torque | 205.00 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4500.00 RPM |
| HP / Liter | 68.3 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Head | Aluminum |
| Transmission Information | |
| Transmission | Automatic |
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