Galant VR4 Specifications

 

2000 were sold in 1991 and 1000 were sold in 1992 in the United States, each of which came with a numbered dash badge and key fob. Production numbers for Galant VR4s sold elsewhere in the world are unknown but guessed to be a couple thousand in total. Primarily sold in Japan, some were also exported to New Zealand, Australia, and other countries in the area. Some have even managed to make it to Europe as gray market cars.

 

Basics

• Vehicle Type: front engine, 4 wheel drive, 5 passenger, 4 door sedan
• Base Price: $21,000
• Available Options: Power sunroof (?), compact disc player (?), graphic equalizer ($343)
• Standard Accessories: power steering, windows, and locks, A/C, cruise control, tilt steering, rear defroster

 

Engine

• Type: turbocharged and intercooled 4-in-line, iron block and aluminum head, liquid cooled
• Bore x Stroke: 3.35in x 3.46in (85.0mm x 88.0mm)
• Displacement: 122 cubic inch, 1997cc
• Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
• Engine Control system: Mitsubishi electronic with port fuel injection
• Emissions Controls: 3 way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control (oxygen sensor), EGR
• Turbocharger: Mitsubishi TD05H w/6cm turbine housing
• Wastegate: Integral
• Maximum boost pressure: 11.1 psig
• Valve Gear: belt driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters
• Power (SAE Net):195bhp @ 6000rpm
• Torque (SAE Net): 203lb-ft @ 3000rpm
• Redline: 7000rpm
• Horsepower/liter: 97.6
• Recommended fuel: Unleaded premium

 

Drivetrain

• Transmission: 5 speed
• Primary reduction ratio: 1.275:1
• Secondary reduction ratio (front diff): 3.866:1
• Transfer ratio: 1.090:1
• Rear axle ratio: 3.545:1
• True final drive ratio: 4.927:1 (multiply primary x secondary for front, multiply primary x transfer x rear axle for rear)
• 1st gear 2.846 34mph @ 7000rpm
• 2nd gear 1.684 58mph @ 7000rpm
• 3rd gear 1.115 88mph @ 7000rpm
• 4th gear 0.833 117mph @ 7000rpm
• 5th gear 0.666 130mph @ 6200rpm
• Reverse gear 3.166

 

Dimensions and Capacities

• Wheelbase: 102.4in/2600mm
• Track, F/R: 57.5/57.1in, 1460/1450mm
• Length: 183.9in/4670mm
• Width: 66.7in/1695mm
• Height: 55.5in/1410mm
• Frontal Area: 20.8 sq ft
• Coefficient of drag: 0.34
• Ground Clearance: 6.1in/155mm
• Curb Weight: 3250lb
• Weight Distribution, F/R: 58/42%
• Power/weight ratio: 16.7lb/hp
• Fuel capacity: 15.9gal
• Oil capacity: 4.0qt
• Water capacity: 7.4qt

 

Chassis/Body

• Type: unit construction with 2 rubber isolated subframes
• Body material: welded steel stampings

 

Interior

• SAE volume, front seat: 52 cu ft
• SAE volume, rear seat: 43 cu ft
• SAE volume, luggage space: 11 cu ft
• Front seats: bucket
• Seat adjustments: fore and aft, seatback angle, height, lumbar support
• Sound System: Mitsubishi AM/FM stereo radio/cassette, 6 speakers

 

Suspension

• F: independent MacPherson strut located by a control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
• R: independent, 1 articulated trailing arm and 2 lateral links per side, coil springs, anti-roll bar

 

Steering

• Type: 4 wheel rack and pinion, power assisted
• Ratio: 17.8:1
• Turns lock to lock: 2.5
• Turning circle curb to curb: 34.8ft

 

Brakes

• F: 10.4 x 0.9in vented disc
• R: 10.4 x 0.4in solid disc
• Power assist: vacuum with anti-lock control

 

Wheels and tires

• Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0in
• Wheel type: cast aluminum
• Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE88, 195/60HR-15

 

Projected Fuel economy

• EPA City Driving: 19mpg
• EPA highway driving: 25mpg
• Estimated range, city/highway, miles: 302/398

 

Performance Numbers

• 0-30mph: 2.1sec (Car and Driver), 2.4sec (Motor Trend)
• 0-60mph: 6.8sec (Manufacturer), 7.0sec (Car andDriver), 7.3sec (Motor Trend), 7.9sec (Design News)
• 0-100mph: 21.9sec (Car and Driver)
• Standing 1/4 mile: 15.2sec @ 89 mph (Manufacturer), 15.6sec @ 88mph (Car and Driver), 15.6sec @ 89mph (Motor Trend)
• Top Speed: 130mph (Manufacturer), 132 (Car and Driver), 130 (Design News)
• Skidpad: 0.78g (Car and Driver), 0.80g (Motor Trend), 0.77g (Design News)
• Braking 70-0mph: 183ft (Car and Driver)
• Braking 60-0mph: 130ft (Motor Trend)
• Slalom: 60.8mph (Car and Driver), 64.9mph (Motor Trend)