Mitsubishi Galant - Generation 8 (1997-2005)

MITSUBISHI GALANT (1997-2005)

Originally called the "shark" due to its resemblance to the said animal, this generation of Galant would be the last to offer a V6 engine. Numerous line-up changes happen with the Super Saloon being replaced by the GT-A in 2003 and the former's MT option dropped in 2001.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.5 VR	2.0 GT-A	2.0 Super Saloon
Years Available	December 1997-March 2000	February 2003-December 2005	December 1997-February 2003
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	6A13 2.5 SOHC 24V V6	4G13 2.0 SOHC 16V I4	4G13 2.0 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	161hp @ 5,750rpm	134hp @ 6,000rpm	134hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	218Nm @ 4,500rpm	180Nm @ 3,000rpm	180Nm @ 3,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	ECI Multi Point Injection	ECI Multi Point Injection	ECI Multi Point Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	64 Liters	64 Liters	64 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,630mm	4,630mm	4,630mm
Width	1,740mm	1,740mm	1,740mm
Height	1,425mm	1,425mm	1,425mm
Wheelbase	2,635mm	2,635mm	2,635mm
Curb Weight	1,270kg	1,240kg	1,220kg (MT), 1,240kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Multi Link with Stabilizer	Multi Link with Stabilizer	Multi Link with Stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Multi Link with Stabilizer	Multi Link with Stabilizer	Multi Link with Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/60 R15	205/60 R15	205/60 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	1	2	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Deletes: Color Keyed Aero Type Bumper, Rectangular Reflector Type Halogen headlamps, Black Side Airdams, Black Protector Mouldings, Rear Demister, Chrome Door Sash, Multi-Reflecctor Foglamps, White Side Marker Lamps, Side Skirts, Rear Spoiler	Adds: Color Keyed Aero Type Bumper, Rectangular Reflector Type Halogen headlamps, Black Side Air Dams, Black Protector Moldings, Rear Demister, Chrome Door Sash, Multi-Reflecctor Foglamps, White Side Marker Lamps, Side Skirts, Rear Spoiler	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver and Passenger	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None. Deletes: Titanium Control Panel, Silver Accents, MOMO Steering Wheel	Adds: Titanium Control Panel, Glove Box Lamp, Sunglass Compartment, Front and Rear Cupholders, Silver Accents, MOMO Steering Wheel	Wood Accents, Rear Personal Lamps
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	LCD Monitor AM/FM/CD/MP3/DVD/VCD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Reintroduced in 2002 but discontinued after.		Manual model dropped in 2001.
RIVALS	Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 626, Nissan Cefiro, Opel Vectra, Toyota Camry