MMC Galant VR-4

The Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 was the range-topping version of Mitsubishi Motors' Galant model, available in the sixth (1988–92), seventh (1992–96) and eighth (1996–2002) generations of the vehicle. Originally introduced to comply with the new Group A regulations of theWorld Rally Championship, it was soon superseded as Mitsubishi's competition vehicle by the Lancer Evolution, and subsequently developed into a high-performance showcase of the company's technology.

WRC Victories

No.	Event	Season	Driver	Co-driver
1	39th 1000 Lakes Rally	1989	Mikael Ericsson	Claes Billstam
2	38th Lombard RAC Rally	1989	Pentti Airikkala	Ronan McNamee
3	22ème Rallye Côte d'Ivoire Bandama	1990	Patrick Tauziac	Claude Papin
4	40st International Swedish Rally	1991	Kenneth Eriksson	Staffan Parmander
5	23ème Rallye Côte d'Ivoire Bandama	1991	Kenjiro Shinozuka	John Meadows
6	24ème Rallye Côte d'Ivoire Bandama	1992	Kenjiro Shinozuka	John Meadows

Technical specifications

	Sixth generation (E38A/E39A)	Seventh generation (E84A/E74A)	Eighth generation (EC5A/EC5W)
Engine
Configuration	DOHC 16v inline 4-cylinder	DOHC 24v V type 6-cylinder	DOHC 24v V type 6-cylinder
Code	4G63T	6A12TT	6A13TT
Bore/stroke, capacity	85.0 x 88.0 mm, 1997 cc	78.4 x 69.0 mm, 1998 cc	81.0 × 80.8 mm, 2498 cc
Compression ratio	7.8:1	8.5:1	8.5:1
Fuelling	ECI-MULTI, premium unleaded fuel	ECI-MULTI, premium unleaded fuel	ECI-MULTI, premium unleaded fuel
Peak power	177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) at 6000 rpm	177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) at 6000 rpm	206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) at 5500 rpm
Peak torque	304 N·m (224 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm	309 N·m (228 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm	367 N·m (271 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm
Transmission	4-speed auto / 5-speed manual	4-speed auto / 5-speed manual	5-speed semi-auto / 5-speed manual
Suspension	MacPherson struts (front), double wishbones (rear)	Multi-link (front & rear)	Multi-link (front & rear)
Dimensions
Length	4,560 mm (179.5 in)	4,630 mm (182.3 in)	4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)	1,730 mm (68.1 in)	1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in)	1,410 mm (55.5 in)	1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)	2,635 mm (103.7 in)	2,635 mm (103.7 in)
Kerb weight	1,483 kg (3,270 lb)	1,430 kg (3,200 lb)	1,520 kg (3,400 lb)
Fuel tank	62 L	60 L	60 L
Wheels/tyres	195/60 R15 86H	205/60 R15 91V	225/50 R16 91V

A liftback version of  E38A/E39A was also produced, known as the Eterna ZR-4. This had some minor cosmetic differences, but mechanically was the same as the VR-4 sedan.Variants of E84A/E74A using the same engine/drivetrain were sold in Japan as the Eterna XX-4 liftback (1992), Emeraude four-door hardtop (92-94), and Galant Sports GT liftback (1994–96).With the eighth generation of the Galant, Mitsubishi introduced a station wagon (known in many markets as the Legnum) to replace the old 5-door hatchback, and the VR-4 was now available in both body styles.North America and Europe were again denied this model, but the burgeoning grey import trade meant that it developed a cult following in several overseas territories, especially the United Kingdom and New Zealand. In 2000 MMC's motorsport partner Ralliart was contracted to type-approve Galants and Lancers for UK sales, and 200 VR-4s were officially imported before production finally ceased two years later.