1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 6MT
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- Photo: Mitsubishi 3000GT front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Black Mitsubishi 3000GT front by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi 3000GT 1X7A6614 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi 3000GT rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: White Mitsubishi 3000GT rear by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 6MT is a 320-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a 6-speed getrag manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $46,050 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 320 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 315 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The 3000GT has a curb weight of 3,737 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $46,050 ($95,387 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 twin-turbo (6G72) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Boost Pressure | 9 psi |
| Horsepower | 320 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 315 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.1 x 76.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive (viscous full-time, 4-wheel steering) |
| Differential Type | Viscous center differential; limited-slip |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Getrag manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.266 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.904 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.241 |
| 4th Gear | 0.918 |
| 5th Gear | 0.733 |
| 6th Gear | 0.589 |
| Final Drive | 3.869 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 18-inch |
| Tires Front | 245/40 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,737 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 14, 2002 · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
Consequence: LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED AND RE-FILL THE TRANSFER CASE TO THE PROPER LEVEL, OR REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820 OR MITSUBMISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
NHTSA campaign 02V143001
25 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Owner Complaints
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Child Seat | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.