1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Review | The Forgotten Legend
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- 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Review | The Forgotten Legend
The 1999 3000GT VR4 is a forgotten car that needs to be remembered for all the amazing technology and thrill that is involved behind each drive!
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Just for those wondering, here's the differences between the Mitsubishi GTO and Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4:
*The 3000GT name was only used in the US, everywhere else it was under the GTO guise. This was because Mitsubishi thought Americans would be offended at a foreign vehicle using the GTO name.
* The GTO was rated at 280bhp in Europe (all generations) and 276HP in Japan (all generations.). In the US, the 3000GT VR-4 was rated at 300HP@6000RPM / 307TQ@2500RPM with a 5 speed manual until 1993, in 1994 they were rated at 320HP@6000RPM / 315 TQ@2500RPM with a 6 speed manual, all gens had a Twin-Turbo 24V 3.0L DOHC V-6 and were manual transmission only. In 1994, all 3000GT VR-4s and GTO TT / MR had 320HP@2500RPM and 315TQ@2500RPM, despite stated otherwise.
*In Europe, only the Twin Turbo version was available. The European spec GTO TT had 13g turbos instead of the 9b turbos everywhere else got - it was rated at 280BHP in Europe, but that was vastly incorrect. The 13gs allowed for high 12 second quarter miles stock. Mitsubishi did this for the Autobahn.
*In Japan (and through the grey market in the UK), there was a GTO MR. The MR model was about 100lbs lighter (from deletion of the electronic things like 4WS, Active Aereo tunable exhaust as well as light weight BBS rims) and had shorter gear ratios as a factory option, which most did. The GTO MR was made to compete with the R32 / R33 Skyline GTR, which it handily beat in a straight line: czcams.com/video/ukVsqR66ldE/video.html This is just a snippet, the GTO MR beat the R33 Skyline GTR over the course of a mile by more than a car length, and was able to hang / beat it on the Tsukuba circuit as well.
*In Japan the base model GTO SR had AWD only - no FWD version was available. Outside of Japan (and the UK grey market) all base model 3000GT / GTO were FWD. The GTO SR had 220HP@6000RPM/ 201TQ@4500RPM and was available with a manual or automatic transmission, and was obviously faster off the line than the FWD models.
*In the US the base model came in 2 trims: the base model with a SOHC 16V V-6 producing 160HP@5500RPM / 184TQ @4000RPM, and the SL with a DOHC 24V V-6 producing 220HP@6000RPM / 201TQ@4500RPM until 1993, in 1994 the SL got a 3HP increase for 223HP / 204TQ @ the same RPMs.
*Production of the 3000GT in the US stopped in 1999. Production of the GTO in Japan stopped in 2002.
*The US motoring press did not know how to launch the VR-4 correctly, yet were still able to pull acceleration times that surpassed all but the MK4 Supra TT, showing the VR-4 to be easily faster in a straight line than the Z32 300ZX TT and FD3 RX-7 TT. With a correct launch, US spec VR-4s are capable of low 13 second quarter mile times - I own a stock 1997 VR-4 and ran a best of 13.18@103.9mph.
Here is a video of a decently launched bone stock 1999 3000GT VR-4 running a 13.2 @103mph: czcams.com/video/vFEYkgOZdC4/video.html
*GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS*
(Taken from US Motoring Press Reviews, average of times)
*1990 to 1999 3000GT SL*
*0 to 60mph - 6.5s to 7.0s (manual), 7.3s to 7.8s (automatic)
*1/4m - 14.5s to 15.0s @ 90 to 94mph (manual), 15.1s to 15.5s @85 to 91mph (automatic)
*1990 to 1993 3000GT VR-4*
*0 to 60mph - 5.1s to 5.8s
*1/4m - 13.6s to 14.0s @ 99 to 102mph
*1994 to 1999 3000GT VR-4*
*0 to 60mph - 4.7s to 5.0s
*1/4m - 13.3s to 13.6s @101 to 105mph
*COMPARISON VEHICLES*
(Taken from US Motor Press Reviews, average of best times)
1989 to 1996 Nissan 300ZX TT (5 Speed Manual):
*0 to 60mph - 5.0s to 6.0s
*1/4m - 13.8s to 14.1s @100 to 105mph
1993 to 1995 Mazda RX-7 TT (5 Speed Manual)
*0 to 60mph - 5.4s to 5.6s
*1/4m - 13.7s to 14.0s @98 to 101mph
1993 to 1998 Toyota Supra TT (6 Speed Manual)
*0 to 60mph - 4.9s to 5.4s
*1/4m - 13.4s to 13.6s @ 105 to 109mph
Great info, one correction the car in the UK market was called 3000GT.
The 3000gt vr4 and the 300zx tt are such a pain in the ass to work on
Who cares, they are sexy! Super models are a pain in the ass but who cares... the ride is wild baby! 😂
Not if you've had one since 14, im now im 30 & me and my dad are now pro 3000gt/ Stealth mechanics(N/A&Turbo)
I just picked up a 91 Vr4.... It IS a pain in the ass.... but so rewarding.
I think Jalopnik named it 4th most complicated car ever built, I've had one 13 years but you deffo need to be handy with spanners or have deep pockets.
All Nissan's that are v6 are the biggest pain out of any car on earth
The 99 VR-4 is so RARE! What a beautiful car! I almost got a white 99 before I got my Supra!
I hope you didn't watch the videos the VR-4 owned the Supra in
Only 287 Built.
that wing is so beautiful
classic 90's japanese sports car wing. just beautiful
Yup, black sheep indeed. I like seeing them around though, it was built when Mitsubishi was in it's prime. Actually, back when all the Japanese car makers were in their prime! Never driven one myself though, perhaps I will in the future. With the rarity I am not holding my breath though. Glad to have you back brother!
If not mistaken ur the cat who drives Corvettes near Dallas...this is basically a Japanese Vette.
I think you are mistaken, if anything I am the cat that reviews Mustangs in a straight line because turns scare me. Ha!
the aren't rare, I can get a 3000gt vr4 with 120k miles for 8 grand in WA state. Where did that come from?
1. Not on every street corner
2. Typing 3000gt vr4 on craigslist won't fill your page.
3. Total production numbers not very high.
So yeah, pretty rare.
The Dutch Texan, how can you be Dutch and not like corners ;-)
Or of Dutch decent and never lived here??
One of my favorites. Sad how underrated the 3000GT VR4/GTO/Stealth is. Nice to see the 6G72TT putting in work. Beautiful car.
Ehh, it wasn't really underrated. Because this was basically a big FWD car. yes, the VR4 was pretty okay, but all the other Japanese halo sports cars of the time were better.
bliglum how so?
marcos. Because if you don't get the VR4, you basically just have a midsize V6 FWD car, like a Camry... VR4's were pretty badass, they took what Mitsubishi learned with the big Galant VR4 rally race car, and put it in a sexier body. But the standard 3000gt (most of the 3000gt's made) was big, slow and heavy without any of the power or grip. Drove a few of them, they're boats... Never driven a VR4 though.
bliglum the VR4 easily competes with any of its contenders. As for the base, I have one with coilovers and trust me when I tell you this. It changes the car so much. The GT stands for grand tourer so it was never really meant to compete
Ya ya, I said "VR4's were pretty badass".. Much like how the Mitsubishi Evolution is badass.. But most 3000gt's are more like the standard Lancer, which is to say, slow, and with wrong wheel drive. For comparison, the Supra and 300ZX non turbo's were similarly slow, but at least they boasted rwd so you could still have some fun.
Beautiful car. Prefer the first gen with the pop up head lights though
Eryz Canlas I like the old look but hate pop out head lights. maybe some kind of custom 300zx look
Eryz Canlas I still have my 1992 3000gt sl
Eryz the first gen had more issues and was markedly slower than the 94 snd up VR4, but even the 1g was fast enough to gap the z32 tt and rx7 tt with a cometent launch.
I prefer this version
joecugo the gearing on the 2gs made a difference, but yes theres not a huge difference. 1gs are still good for mid 13s stock. I like both, i just happen to prefer the 94 and up models.
Theres actually a lot of upsides to the 1g over the 2g when you start modding
Beautiful machine, hope it returns one day!
Always bugs me when people say the 3000gt vr4 is heavy. Its only 260 pounds heavier than the supra. Also keep in mind the vr4 as AWD. And it still gets the same 1/4 time
evo1video thank u someone gets it :)
It's still lighter than a modern day civic. (4200 pounds)
It was much faster in a straight line than the 300zx tt and rx7 tt and tied the supra in 1/4 mile...and mag drivers didn't know how to launch it correctly. I ran a 13.31@105mph in my stock 96 3000gt vr4.
You can deff feel 260lbs tho
@@dannycabb02 modern day civics are 3300 lbs not 4300.
Good one Wick, these cars were the bees knees back in the day, i thought was DSM, but it ain't! lol
samspace81 Not a DSM, those were built in Illinois and have a DSM-labeled VIN tag. 3000GTs, GTOs, and Stealths were built in Japan.
ahhh ok cool my bad, have owned Eclipse, Talon, and Stealth though! Fun memories
You thought it was dsm, but it’s me dio.
jdm
samspace81 it was dsm! It was put in the dodge stealth r/t which is a crystler product aka diamond star motors (dsm). Right?
Lastly, there are some BULLSHIT articles online with WAY off stats for VR4s. *1990 to 1993 3000GT VR4s did 0 to 60 in 4.9s and the 1/4m in 13.6s to 13.8s@100 to 102mph with a good launch - 1994 to 1999 VR4s did 0 to 60 in 4.7s and the 1/4m in 13.0s to 13.4s @ 102 to 105mph* In comparison, *the 300ZX Twin-Turbo did 0 to 60 in 5.1 to 5.9s and the 1/4m in 13.8s to 14.0s @ 101 to 103mph* Ill leave the RX7 TT out of this as it was the slowest, and the Supra TT has already been gone over in the comments.
The US motoring press couldn't launch these cars for shit. *The 1990 to 1993 3000GT VR4 ate 300ZX Twin Turbos for lunch, without an afterthought and the 1994 to 1999 VR4s RAPED 3000ZX TTs in a straight line*
I would know, my first Z32 was a pristine 20,000 mile 1991 300ZX TT 5 speed manual (still own it alongside my modded 95 Z32 TT)...I remember my first race against a VR4, it was a 1992 VR4 that my friend still owns - from a dig he pulled 3 car lengths right off the bat and by 150mph I was a little left than half a car behind it. From a roll he had me by a fender. His best run stock was a 13.68@101.8mph. My ALL TIME best in my (still bone stock) 91 Z32 TT was a 13.77@103.9mph, and that was one of the best stock runs of any stock Z32 TTs I've seen..it was the best out of my group of Z32 friends / forum. Most of my friends were running consistent 13.8s to 13.9s @ 100 to 103mph.
In 1994, when the VR4 gained 320hp / 315tq, another friend bought a 1995 VR4, brand new off the lot. At this point I had a 95 300ZX TT project that I was working on (and is now done), and was still driving my bone stock 91 Z32 TT.
We lined up stock to stock....he jumped fucking 4 car lengths, and by 120mph I was so far behind it wasn't even funny - by 150mph (speedo indicated) he was 2.5 car lengths ahead of me. From a roll, he pulled 2 cars from 20 or 40mph, and 1 to 1.5 from freeway / high speed roll (80, 100mph).
So Z32 guys, I love you, but keep it real. Back in the 90's / early 2000s all the owners of the 300ZX TTs were adult enthusiasts, and many owners kept their cars stock - *we knew the 3000GT VR4 / Stealth TT was much faster stock to stock than us* that's why we started modding them, because we were getting gapped by stock VR4s and Supra TTs even with bolt ons.
/rant over
and if the video didnt mentioned (i just skipped through lol), the 99s are the rarest of them all and can still go for 30+k. only 274 of them made it to the states.
digimon916 Hate to be a stickler, but if you look at the production numbers the 1998 VR4 is technically the rarest model. It shares the same design as the 97 so it’s not thought of like the 99 and it’s one year only body style.
digimon916
Id never drive it id keep it garaged
Maybe once a month drive
Youre the best for your
Respect of
The 3000 GT
VIDEOMAKER.
i test drove a 3000 gt. 10 yrs ago and it was a stick.
I also bought a supra. 86 supra. Which i do not regret doing at all.
Youll never regret buying a special vehicle for yourself
So start saving money for it today.
Cheers
96 stealth tt rt. Trumps them all in rarity.
@@jamesconklin9531 Yup, I am still surprised they have not had their bump in value yet. There are only 56 of them iirc.
Was my dream car until college, still would LOVE to have one
It has a soft spart in my Hart too 😂😂😂👏👏👏
Can't forget about the Dodge Stealth either
It's the same car.....just different name...
And ugly as hell...its like two twin sisters, look very similar but one is guddam ugly, don't be stuck with the ugly one
Joshua J. Peters the stealth was actually a bit lighter, and there have been bone stock ones that ran flat 13s.
Its near impossible to find a 94 and up stealth with the 320hp engine.
secon-alled out I actually have a 95 Dodge Stealth RT TT
The dodge stealth sucked dick
I had a 91 Dodge Stealth TT that I sold back in 2008. Just picked up a 95 earlier this year that has many of the same mods as the 99 featured here. Previous owner said it dynoed at 550hp. After driving it I had the same reaction. I couldn’t keep focus on what I was talking about when boost hit. Nice review. Glad you approve.
Mitsubishi needs to make more cars like this today, to be in the game!
This is my dream car, and for a good reason
Always been a fan of these cars.. I work at a port where cars are imported from all over world. Usually new cars. I saw one of these on a trailer leaving the port the other day.. I love these cars
Best Japanese car of the 90's, they look great, handle great, feel great, has the best interior, etc. These cars are fantastic!
Thank you for this. Had one of these in college. The level of refinement was better than any car in the class of the era. So much leather and soft touch trim. Not to mention the gauge pod and the driver set up was probably the coolest around. LS1s of the day and other fast cars of the era were no match on the street from light to light. So much torque down low and the ability to put it down. Quiet on the highway, great handling in the rain. Classic 80s/90s Japanese out-run design. High maintenance, transverse motor and haldex transmission set up that made working on it a nightmare. Still one of the best cars of the era.
Love it. Had a 93 Stealth base, 98 3000GT SL, now a '93 Stealth RT/TT. Definitely a sarft spart in my hart too!
Moto Gabe 93 TT is what I want. 1st gen body over a 2nd gen drivetrain. Throw on the 96' banana and call it a day.
Happy I came across this video. Thanks for reviewing. I personally believe the 3KGT is the most underrated and under-mentioned of the JDM road beasts, even in Japan. You never hear these mentioned with the likes of Skylines, Supras, RX7s, STIs, and NSXs. As a matter of fact, the only time you hear about a Mittsu powerhouse, is the Lancer. As if the manufacturer never made an AWD, twin turbo demon coupe. I love getting on race sims, and destroying the monotonous JDM fanboys online with this and the Dodge Stealth. The only complaints I ever hear about these cars in videos is that "it's heavy". I'm like "bruh, ever hear of weight reduction?". This model should be way more celebrated and unicorned' than it is. Good thing it's not totally a unicorn tho, and you can still afford these, or an earlier Dodge Stealth.
Part of the reason is, they only sold 225,000 of them between 1991 and 1999 ALL models/trim levels
INCLUDING the dodge stealth (base, SL Vr4, RT, ES, Base, RTTT), which was mechanically identical. Motor was interference, and the clutch/awd/transfercase system was WAY complicated vs say the skyline GTR of the time, or the plain simple RWD setup of the supra. People shied away from them because of that. Also, starting points were less aggressive in the 3S platform. small TDO4 9b turbos, and 360cc fuel injectors from the factory didn't make for ease of power gains like the aforementioned supra, or skyline, or FDRx7... The 3S, however, is infectious and its a pleasure to own/drive. I've had 5 of them, Currently own MKIV Supra, R33GTR and #88 99 3000GT VR4.
I owned one of those! I still miss her almost every day. Thanks for re lighting the fire to find another one.
I should post my '95 spyder VR4...long forgotten indeed. Glad to see some more footage of 90s Mitsubishis!
I love the unique exhaust sound they make, and they’re hot too!
I’m about to make a purchase on a 98 3000GT UK Spec (13g turbos) very nicely modified and last owner for 16 years. Always been a fan of these, looks like a super car and goes like one.
Soft spot for VR4 and John... Boddaaabop. Wick you the guy we met during the 3kgt yearly meet? I was the Alltrac guy. Enjoyed the video
james hendrix i waa like wht good to see texas 3s getting their rides recognized
Love you too James. :)
My dream car i fell in love when i first saw one back when i was in high school got lucky to even own 2 of these cars at one point 1992 3000GT SL Automatic and a 1997 3000GT Base 5-Speed i regret selling them, i would really love to have a 91-96 VR4 though but i would settle for at least a 5-Speed DOHC model.
I am absolutely an every generation, every variance between sohc, dohc, and dohc-tt fan of the 3000gt. I currently own 2, and plan to have a 3rd. Thank you for being a 3k lover!
One of my favorite cars to drive in Grand Turismo back on the psx
This is my baby. I've had a '91 SL 5sp since 98 and wanted a '99 VR-4 6sp since I first laid eyes on it.
My dream turned into reality in 2012, where I bought a basically one owner ride with a little over 80,000 miles, in pristine condition.
I never like to drive what everybody else has and in '98, I got stopped. A LOT. Just to ask what I did for a living. Smh.
I SWEAR BY 3000GTs and would drive no other sports car under 100 grand.
Thanks for keeping these babies' memory alive!
I even have the original price sticker!
I currently own a 1999 3000GT. Color is in the 3000GT's "Signature" Bright Caracus Red Color & was bought brand NEW from the Mitsu Dealership way back in 1999 itself by my family. Unfortunately, our 3000GT is only a Base Model & NOT a VR4 one :(
But no matter, VR4, SL or Base, it's still a 3000GT & we still kept ours in good hands with only ~60,000 miles as of now I am writing this in 2024. Our 3000GT Base is still a beauty, especially with her bright red caracus red color still glistening as of today in 2024 & despite our base 3000GT is weaker than the VR4 version, she is still a 3000GT, one of Mitsubishi's finest!
For those who currently own any 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT of Base, SL or VR4 models, Happy 25th Birthday to your 1999 3000GTs & congratulations for keeping your 1999 3000GTs in good hands for 25 years (aka. 1/4 of a century).
Nice! Love the 3000 GT VR4. Awesome car. My favorite model is the 95-98. The bulging headlights and angular rare spoiler of the 99 model does not suit the smooth round curves of the rest of the body. Just my preference.
Sweeeeet. Keep it alive! I'm a 99 VR4 lover for a long time and just found your video. I have a black on black all stock and I'm stoked to see the videos and mods. Thanks for the content and the update. Seats are kick ass by the way...love em.
I have owned two of them over the years , the one i have just now is sweet as a nut for a 1993 mk2, such fun cars to drive , i was going to buy another Skyline r33 but the 3000GT always has my heart and won the day ;)
The 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 looks so good in white! Even the stock spoiler looks good as it is.
Thats a really well built car. I love the balance of mods.
My father bought one of these in the early 2000’s and he sold it less than a year later because of practicality and too many issues with the car but I really wish he had kept it anyways it’s such a good looking car and really brings a smile to anyone who’s interested in cars face
Oh god, this brings back memories. Had a 98 red VR4, the one with the hoop wing, but I could not get it registered in CA, due to having a check engine light. Would pass the sniffer test, but the P505 code for intake manifold sensor error... Replaced it but it would not go away. Unfortunately, after 3 years of it sitting in CA, had to get rid of it. Got a C6 Vette instead, but my heart is always with that VR4.
Nothing like dropping the clutch on 4000 RPM with a DR650 turbos!
The one thing I hate in it, is the extremely cramped up engine bay. A nightmare to work in. You almost have to drop the engine out to change a bolt. Apart from that, it's reliable, beautiful, full of features, timeless design. If you get one, do everything right the first time, get the best possible parts and keep clean fluids.
Tiago Feitosa Agreed. Same goes for the 300ZX. Nightmare for DIY’s courtesy from the engineers at Nissan.
Nice that you got it from Hans. He buys them and fixes them. He makes a huge profit. Maybe I’ll buy another one but 1994 or newer.
Oh I indeed remember this car very well...still look for it among others when I screen-shop then and again. Drove a 1996 and the power was amazing.
This was my favourite tuner car. Legend
I have a 93 Dodge Stealth ES so I don't have the TT AWD AWS but I love my ride anyway. Bought it for $200, drove it home, rebuilt the engine including new crank, piston heads, oil pump, etc. for less than $1200, and blew the flex pipe off my exhaust from back pressure racing a 98 Corvette. Amazing cars, gotta say.
My dream car😍
Aspiring to Inspire me too 😍
I need this in my life. I had the ‘91 SL model. Man did I love that car.
Very cool cars. With proper turbos (and supporting mods), the 6G can hold a nutty amount of power with stock components. Would’ve been nice if Mistu gave us the 13G turbos in America :-/
Yea like 25 psi on 19t turbos and e85. Eventually my headgasket lifted 2 years later, but with 200k on the original motor I expected the bottom end to blow out first.
That is one of the rarest 3GTs. 99 only made about 1000 of those. You are a lucky guy.
Not 1000 only 287 its a vr4.
Thanks, even less than that. Only 287 '99 VR-4s made, she is #216.
Love my stealth rt/tt. Great to see the enthusiasm at car shows. People that had one always talk about how they wish they still had theirs.
I'm in the UK, we have every version of this platform here, and my Mitsu mates own quite a few. They are insanely fast cars in factory stock spec form. I'm a Honda enthusiast, and have owned Type Rs for years and years now, and any GTO TT / MR would easily beat any Type R (aside from the new NSX) in a straight line. If I was going to buy an AWD performance car, the GTO TT would be in my top 3 choices - they are faster on the motorway and have way more top end power than all the STIs and Evos (besides the FQ series), and will do an honest 170mph flat out. It was also much, much faster in a straight line race than the 300ZX TT, RX-7 TT, and Supra TT, and remember we have the grey market here!
My mate's 2018 FK8 Type R (320bhp, intake) lost by 2 and 2.5 car lengths in a race from 0 to 260kph against my other mates bone stock 1993 UK spec GTO TT and bone stock US spec 1995 3000GT VR-4. These cars dyno at 280 to 295 bhp at the wheels. In the UK they were rated at 280bhp, measured at the wheels, so the US spec models 320hp rating is shite - these cars make more like 350hp. Again, the GTO TT / VR-4s are much faster in a straight line than the 300ZX TT, RX7 TT, and Supra TT stock for stock, but all those other cars handle much better and are much more engaging to drive, so it's a trade off.
*UK spec GTO TTs will do 0 to 100kph in 4.9s to 5.3s and the 1/4m in 13.3s to 13.6s @ 103 to 105mph (5speed) and 0 to 100kph in 4.6s to 5.0s, 1/4m 12.8s to 13.1s @ 104 to 106mph (6-speed). US-spec 3000GT VR4s will do 0 to 100kph in 4.7s to 4.9s and the 1/4m in 13.0 to 13.4s @ 101 to 104mph (6-speed), and JDM GTO TTs are identical. The 94 to 96 GTO MR does 0 to 100kph in 4.5s to 4.7s and the 1/4m in 12.5s to 12.8s @ 105 to 108mph*
My mates stock 1993 GTO TT (280bhp, UK spec, 5 speed) ran the 1/4m in 13.41 @ 105.2mph. Other mates stock 1995 3000GT VR-4 (320hp, US-spec, 6 speed) did the 1/4m in 13.21 @ 103.8mph.
Differences are due to the fact that the UK spec GTO TT had 13G turbos stock and longer gearing (the 6 speed models are very rare, GTO TT production stopped in 1996) and the US spec models have 9B turbos but shorter gearing, so UK models trap higher but US models have a lower ET.
The J-spec models are a mixed bag. The J-spec GTO TT is identical to the US-spec 3000GT VR-4 down to the gearing and turbos. However, the 1994 to 1996 GTO MR is a whole different monster. I had a mate with a pristine low mileage 1996 GTO MR, all factory spec down to the cloth seats - he not only beat my 1993 NSX R from 0 to 260kph by half a car, but ran a 12.6@107mph at the quarter mile strip. That car would walk all over R32 and R33 Skyline GTRs, and was neck and neck with the R34 Skyline.
Here in the UK, this car was never a 'black sheep', or 'underrated' in car communities. It was well known to be the fastest 90s JDM supercar as far as straight line speed, the 300ZX TT following in particular really suffered because of how much faster the GTO TT was. It was the most powerful / fastest production vehicle in Japan until the R34 Skyline GTR.
The VR4 should make a comeback. I loved those AWD/AWS versions but I had to settle for the GSX and the stock Stealth....
I've never actually responded to any of the comments on here, time to change that. I'm John, the owner, I did not know I was going to be part of the video. And yes, I miss spoke on the R22. It was all one take. haha
Drove an earlier one in Japan. Went full tilt from a light and my hands slipped off the wheel. I'm positive the rear end hit the ground as the suspension was stock. I instantly fell in love with that car. Still a Mitsubishi though...
Daniel Perry Motorsports correctly launched a vr4 can pull a low 13 stock. It launches so hard the e brake will fly up.
As far as mistu, they fell off hard.
Let's buy they're suvs so they bring back the evo and 3000gt
3000gt's get such a bad rep... Then you drive one and it makes you rethink what a great car it really is. Nice review.
Love my 95 Vr4.. active aero works well at high speed.
I think that a huge part of it is how many were built. There were so many built that the resale prices are driven down as they are not rare. As a result, they are bought cheap and beat up like a 90’s camaro. 300zx’s have a similar story as well.
mdoe8
True, but not the 1999’s.
I've been driving a vr4 since 1992
True story, my name is Jon as well and I owned a Fiji Blue VR4 for almost a decade that made 498HP roughly the same. It was a BLAST when it wasn't down for repairs or upgrades. Couldn't agree more tho, it was one of the original Japanese Super Cars, right along side the 300zx, Supra and FD RX7.
Typical story with Mitsubishis. Like the Evo's story will be in 10 years - especially the X. People will still mod and track them, but it's likely that no one will talk about them. Thanks for posting, Wick - definitely good to see some love for the GTO. Beautiful car, especially a Final in white (awesome work, and keeping it clean, John!) One can only hope that Mitsu bounces back and has some margin to spend on another halo. How that's looking considering the world is going caveman on Utes... dismal prospect. And thats why those who have cars like these will forever be rockstars. Much love from a fellow MMC enthusiast.
Thanks so much!
I own 7 of these 3000GTs, 1 VR4 and 6 SLs. My favorite platform.
That guy said said r22 skyline I'm done
Marxs042 I was about to say..think he noticed?? 🤪
Well he didn't say anything wrong , it is as good as the skyline or Supra of it's time , if not better
pay-attention-to-what-he-say-noob
We all make mistakes.
coherence_x54r what is that emoji looks like you just went insane
90’s cars ftw. They will become our generation’s ‘60’s muscle cars.’ Iconic styling, can be made fast, tons of personality, analogue steering.
Pretty sweet car to do for your first modded one. What a great car. I'd love to drive that thing!
I hate my brother didn’t pick up one of theses back when he was getting a car.
They sound surprisingly good in person.
I wish I could remember the magazine that did a 90 sport car challenge between the 3000GT, Supra, RX-7, NSX, and 300ZX all modified because it was done in 2008 I believe. They had a few different performance categories and GT PRO's 3000GT won everything except the fastest lap time in which they lost by 3 seconds to the NSX.
Hey I have a video of this exact car going home one day on a highway here in Dfw.. Awesome car
I love the 3000GT!! The 1st Gen and this 1999 VR4 are literally the BEST Editions 🤤 its just they're so hard to work on due to limited space. But all you need is upgraded bolt-ons, Intake, exhaust, and that beautiful BOV etc. (Minor mods)🇯🇵
My car in the first couple of Gran Turismo games. The late 90's and early 2000 were the sweet spot for car design. Stunning looks, most of today's driver aids and none of today's distractions. I think today I'd take an RC7FD over the 3000GT, the Mazda is purer but I still love the Mitsi.
I love this car since it came out in 1999. It's my dream car b8t hard to find this particular model and also the VR-4 Spider is also a very rare car to find.
The designer made the car heavy to be driven in all weather conditions. The transverse choice was made to make the car easy to be converted to FWD at the factory and also give that version all weather ability.
I no longer have my 3S but I did 90mph in snow with zero problems. Like this car literally is one of the best cars till this day in snow especially if you upgrade your brakes.
Nice! Should make a great segment! Loved all the 90's Mitsu's but galant vr4 was my fave. It's super sad what Mitsubishi has become
freeman Geiger Mitsubishi is a dead shell of its former self. A damn shame
Im in s. Philly, we have a huge scene here. Lots of mk4 Supra TTs, fd3 tts, z32 tts and VR4s. Out of the 4 we have more VR4s and mk4 Supra TTs than the other two, with the z32 tt being more common than the fd3 tt.
This guy is correct, the GTO / VR4 platform was aimed to take on the Skyline GTR series. The GTO MR is faster stock to stock than the r33 Skyline GTR and as fast as the r34 Skyline GTR V-Spec in the 400m dash and mile dash. It also obliterated the j spec mk4 Supra TT in all acceleration tests, no contest, let alone the z32 and fd3 which both weren't even close. In Japan theyre all equals and sell for the same prices.
When i had my stock 93 300ZX TT i got gapped by so many stock VR4s that i would have switched platforms, but i don't like how VR4s handle or how they look, and they are disconnected feeling to drive vs the z32.
However, stock to stock the VR4 smashes on the 300ZX TT and RX7 TT in a straight line, by quite a bit, and is faster than the mk4 Supra TT until highway speeds (off a high speed roll the mk4 tt dominates the others, but from a 20 roll the VR4 actually pulls on the Supra TT for a bit).
My boy just copped a bone stock 1998 3000GT VR4 with 120k miles and 50% tread on it, full interior, nothing done but a basic oil change...he ran a fucking *13.09@107mph* at the track the other night, he's shooting for high 12s stock. Gotta respect the VR4.
I ended up selling my 93 300ZX TT, got a 95 300ZX N/A and did a tt engine swap, stripped interior and major bpu mods, im pushing well over 400@whp now, im deep in the 12s with 115 plus trap speeds, and i STILL get gapped by stock VR4s off the line and don't pass until highway speeds from a dig.
Would i own a VR4? No. Do i respect them? Hell yes. There's a reason we have so many in our crew, they're hard to launch right but when you DO get it right, it launches harder than any Evo or STI (we have a ton of those in our crew as well).
Awhile back someone in a bone stock 2017 Subaru WRX STI wanted to run my boys stock 97 3000GT VR4, this was when i realized why the z32 and fd3tt couldn't keep up, i was in the pasenger seat of the VR4 filming it - they went from a dig, and the STI (being way easier to launch) got the jump...they were neck and neck until about 90mph when the VR4 just started pulling, by 120mph the STI was 2 cars behind and fading. The VR4s 6 speed keeps the speed going from a dig, and the pull doesnt stop until 6th gear, whereas the Evo and STI both run out of breath on the highway. Guy ended up modding his STI, same with the VR4, they haven't lined up yet but both are running deep 12s.
Anyways, to every one who thinks the VR4 is "heavy" or "unreliable" or "shit"....take it from a z32 tt owner, don't sleep on any VR4, they're fast as fuck even stock, and even stock are more than a match for 'newer' performace cars - from a dig 370zs, STI / Evos, FK8 Type Rs, etc, get gapped. 94 and up VR4s give 2017 Golf Rs and Focus RS's fits, same with Audi S4s and shit. Seen it. Hate it or love it, the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 is a beast.
Between the 99 and the 94 those are the two best years of the car. 94 had every gadget and improvement before they started removing and watering down options on the car. The only upgrade the 94 never got were the wider tires later VR4s came with.
Stock for stock stock for stock stock for stock
Haha always liked these cars. Great design
I see these at the local pull a part yards from time to time and just have to sit in them and study them.
Their kinda cheesey but at the same time really cool and styled great imo. Interior makes the driver feel like he is in a cockpit.
Best car to have in the first grand tourismo game
I own a z32 twin turbo , I almost bought a 3000 gt vr4 back then but it was hard to find . The rx7 twin turbo , Toyota Supra twin turbo . The front bumper and rear spoiler supposed to be active and move up and down for down force .
old 3si forum members, holla! I don't fault anyone for keeping or eliminating all wheel steering in any case. I've got an AWD rear subframe out of a car / going into/converting another '99 3000GT... and I'll be eliminating the AWS in the process! .. but I'm also converting from 6cyl to a 4G63 turbo racecar in the process... everyone has preferences. Also these cars can lose a TON of weight IF you're ready to take extreme measures
Taj Jacobs how much weight and how?
Yes... Define extreme?
I have a 91 VR4, that's been sitting for a while. This video makes me want to work on my baby. But now, those seats.... Are those seats stock?
No, they're honda s2000 seats. I had a 91 before. Biggest headache ever.
Hope you got tiny hands, thousands of dollars and hours of free time.
All that, coupled with the fact that I have no garage to work on it is the exact reason why it's been sitting for so long.
I would love to own that! Nice. I still look for those and gsx eclipses from time to time. Rare to find a nice one.
Oem intercoolers and radiators are more than sufficient unless you are running more than 600-700hp
_buy one in midnight club la immediately_
WTF STANCED TRZ yes
I've been trying for a few years now to get the 3.0L from one of those things and put it in my 1990 Daytona.
Where did youse get the those seats from? Or where did the owner get those seats from? U never mentioned the seats
I owned an mk4 Supra TT, it was almost too fast on the highway, i kept it stock. I cross shopped all 4 (fd3, vr4, z32, mk4), and it came down to the 94 3000GT VR4 or 94 Supra TT, i went with the mk4 for the reliability and RWD.
However, i had friend's with VR4s, they're amazing machines. They're a lot faster acceleration wise than people think - they easily left the fd3 tt and z32 tt eating gas all the way til top speed, and can trap low 13s stock. My friend had a 95 VR4 and ran my other friend with a 92 z32 tt, they were both stock low mileage cars, the VR4 dusted that z like no one's buisness, dig or roll; my friend with the z32 immediately did some modding on his car after losing to the VR4.
All 4 were awesome, all 4 were different. The fd3 handled amazing, as did the z, imo the VR4 was the fastest accelerating as my mk4 wasnt as impressive until highway speeds where it would blow past my friends VR4.
Hey! This looks like a really good Channel. I like the presenter and this first car is pretty badass.
Buying one soon I hope!! Love that I found your video
Those seats are amazing, the only few things I would change in the interior of a 99 vr4 is the steering wheel to a Mitsubishi Colt which looks like it should have been made for that car. And the head unit to the eclipse infinity head unite from a 2003 model and lastly the white overlay dials on the gauge cluster like the way they did on their eclipse 99 gsx models. Awesome car
They’re actually S2000 seats, first thing I noticed 😂
When Chrysler and Mitsubishi split Mitsubishi didn't have any ideas and I just heard recently there bring back the eclipse...... As a crossover that's so bad knowing it used to be a 2 door coupe and a hatchback but it's whatever I own a 98 eclipse myself
Liked for being in DFW. I'm more of a Stealth guy, but the 99 3000GT is a great looking car.
I own a 93 vr4, it's amazing car when it was running, the turbo kicks in at very low rpm and made it super fun to drive, but these cars need alot of maintenance. Mine has been sitting for 2 yrs, leaking aws lines, transfer case leaking... problems after problems, that's why they were forgotten.
a 93 skyline with the same miles would have the same issues. not just a mitsubishi thing its a 90s japanese turbo car thing. takes money to keep them running
Never forgot about them, they're like Unicorns. Plus when you find them they're expensive.
I was wondering why the seats looked so familiar to me... S2000 seats!
I'm working on a es stealth 91 right now she's in pretty rough shape but I'm getting her back to operational status.. I've always wanted a tt vr4 but my es is pretty cool
I love my stealth rt twin turbo and my conquest tsi. Both are forgotten But are super impressive.
what about the Galant vr4
Was always one of my wishlist cars.