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[[Image:380ES.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Mitsubishi 380(ES) - the base model of the range]] | [[Image:380ES.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Mitsubishi 380(ES) - the base model of the range]] | ||
[[Image:380GT.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Mitsubishi 380GT - the flagship of the range, combines the sporty feel of the VRX with the luxury of the LX]] | [[Image:380GT.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Mitsubishi 380GT - the flagship of the range, combines the sporty feel of the VRX with the luxury of the LX]] | ||
The '''Mitsubishi 380''' is the successor to the Magna/Verada line of vehicles. It has been said that the 380 will be the car that makes or breaks [[MMAL]]. If it fails, Mitsubishi will have to follow Nissan and become an importer-only in Australia. | The '''Mitsubishi 380''' is the successor to the Magna/Verada line of vehicles. It has been said that the 380 will be the car that makes or breaks [[MMAL]]. If it fails, Mitsubishi will have to follow Nissan and become an importer-only in Australia. | ||
| − | Originally codenamed PS41, the 380 is based on the North-American [ | + | Originally codenamed PS41, the 380 is based on the North-American [[9g Galant|Ninth Generation Galant]] and is similar in some regards. The 380 features different styling (departing from the [[Olivier Boulay|Boulay]] crafted nose), a revised engine, revised suspension, larger brakes, different transmissions and a totally different method of construction. According to Lee Kernich there are around 2000 differences between the Australian 380 and the North-American Galant. |
The new construction methods for the 380 required that [[Tonsley Park]] undergo it's largest upgrade in 40 years. The 380 is built using a new press which uses a single sheet of steel to make the sides of the car. Toy tab construction (where the car is tabbed together then welded) also contribute to the rigidity of the car. Mitsubishi claims that there is less than 0.7mm variation in it's bodies making it's panel fit superior. | The new construction methods for the 380 required that [[Tonsley Park]] undergo it's largest upgrade in 40 years. The 380 is built using a new press which uses a single sheet of steel to make the sides of the car. Toy tab construction (where the car is tabbed together then welded) also contribute to the rigidity of the car. Mitsubishi claims that there is less than 0.7mm variation in it's bodies making it's panel fit superior. | ||
