1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT Base 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 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT Base 5MT is a 162-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,240 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 162 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The 3000GT has a curb weight of 3,131 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,240 ($56,307 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0-liter SOHC 12-valve V6 (6G72) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 162 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.1 x 76.0 |
| Injection Type | Multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 16-inch |
| Tires Front | 225/55 |
| Tires Rear | 225/55 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,131 lbs |
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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 1998 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
15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Owner Complaints
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Wheels | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.