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1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL Manual

2dr Coupe

$33,080 MSRP
3.0l V-6 24v
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.5 sec

0-60 mph

14.9 sec

@ 94 mph

Horsepower • Torque
218 hp

Power

205 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,131 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL Manual
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1997

Make:

Mitsubishi

Model:

3000GT

Trim:

SL Manual

Style:

2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$33,080

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,131 lbs

Length:

180.3 in.

Width:

72.4 in.

Height:

49.1 in.

Wheelbase:

97.2 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.33

Weight Distribution:

Front: 61.0% | Rear: 39.0%

MPG:

19 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

19.8 gal. / 436 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

218 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

205 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

3.0l V-6 24v

Displacement:

3 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

7,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.48 sec

0-60 mph:

6.81 sec

0-100 mph:

16.82 sec

60-130 mph:

27.28 sec

Top Speed:

149 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.63 sec @ 75.1 mph

¼ mile:

14.91 sec @ 94.1 mph

½ mile:

23.36 sec @ 114.2 mph

1 mile:

37.71 sec @ 134.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

225/55R16

Rear Tires:

225/55R16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.867

Gear Ratios

1: 3.083

2: 1.826

3: 1.206

4: 0.903

5: 0.743

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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