Mistubishi VR-4 (Sixth Generation)

Model (E38A/E39A)

Group A regulations dictated a turbocharged engine of 2.0 L displacement and a four-wheel drive transmission. In order to satisfy the mandatory minimum sales requirements of 5,000 units, Mitsubishi made it available in North America, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and other Asian Pacific Rim territories, with 2,000 reaching the United States in 1991, and 1000 units imported in 1992. In road-going trim the four-door sedan produced up to 177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) depending on market, giving the car a top speed of over 130 mph (210 km/h) and allowing it to accelerate from 0-60 in 7.3 seconds, with a quarter mileelapsed time of 15.3 seconds. This car also featured power-assisted speed-sensitive four-wheel steering: the rear wheels steered in the same phase as the front wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h), up to 1.5 degrees.

A liftback version 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.

Technical specifications:

-Engine

-Configuration — DOHC 16v inline 4 cylinder

-Code — 4G63T

-Bore/stroke, capacity — 85.0 x 88.0 mm, 1997 cc

-Compression ratio — 7.8:1

-Fuelling — ECI-MULTI, premium unleaded fuel

-Peak power — 177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) at 6000 rpm

-Peak torque — 304 N•m (224 lb•ft) at 3500 rpm

-Transmission — 4 speed auto / 5 speed manual

-Suspension — MacPherson struts (front), double wishbones (rear)

Dimensions:

-Length — 4,560 mm (179.5 in)

-Width — 1,695 mm (66.7 in)

-Height — 1,440 mm (56.7 in)

-Wheelbase — 2,600 mm (102.4 in)

-Kerb weight — 1,483 kg (3,270 lb)

-Fuel tank — 62 L

-Wheels/tyres — 195/60 R15 86H

Performance:

• 0-100 km/h (60 mph): 7.0 s
• 0-160 km/h (100 mph): 21.9 s
• 400 Meters (1/4 Mile): 15.6sec @ 88 mph (141.6 km/h)
• Top Speed: 132 mph (212.4 km/h)
• 100 km/h-0 km/h (60 mph-0 mph) braking distance: 40 m (130 ft)
• Skid Pad

6th generation
Production	1987–1992
Assembly	Nagoya plant, Okazaki, Aichi
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive
Engine	1997 cc DOHC 16v I4, turbo
Transmission	Four-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual