1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 5MT
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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 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 5MT is a 225-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,550 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 225 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 204 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The 3000GT measures 180.3 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,550 ($67,936 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 (6G72) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 204 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.1 x 76.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 16-inch |
| Tires Front | 225/55 |
| Tires Rear | 225/55 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 49.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| 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 1997 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
35 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Owner Complaints
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 12 |
| Wheels | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 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 1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.