Fifth Generation Galant
| Galant (E10) | |
|---|---|
| Generation | 5th Generation Galant |
| Available in Australia | No |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style(s) | 4 door sedan |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Related | First Generation Magna |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4560 mm |
| Width | 1695 mm |
| Height | 1385 mm |
Mitsubishi released its 'Fifth Generation Galant in September 1983. Designers were tasked with creating "a new-age sedan that employs new concepts to deliver high levels of comfort and satisfaction". [1]
The vehicle was never available in Australia but is significant in Australian automotive folklore as being the basis of the first Mitsubishi Magna.
The fifth generation Galant was the first Galant to use front-wheel drive layout, reportedly chosen by engineers to create a larger interior and boot. The wedge shape, while looking like the common three-box design of the era was used to create an aerodynamic body with low-drag performance. The generation introduced new series of 1.8 and 2.0 Litre engines with both ECI turbo and electronic carburetted atmo induction. The electro-carb controlled the air-fuel ratio electronically to deliver higher performance and lower fuel economy than a conventional carburettor while being less expensive than full fuel injection. These engines were joined by a 1.6 Litre petrol and 1.8 Litre turbo diesel in March 1984. A further engine enhancement came in May 1984 with the 125-147kW (power claims vary) intercooled turbo 2.0 Litre Sirius/Cyclone DASH engine featuring a unique 3x2 valve setup that switched between 2 or 3 valves per cylinder to allow for smooth power delivery and good fuel economy.
The Galant saw an extensive suite of electronics with electronically controlled automatic transmission, electric controlled suspension and electric power steering.
Unfortunately there is little information about these vehicles. What is known is that the fifth generation Galant came in a number of varieties with a number of engines around the globe. These included:
- 1.6L 4G32 Carburetted
- 1.8L 4G37 Carburetted
- 1.8L 4D65 Turbo Diesel
- 2.0L 4G63 SOHC/DOHC Carburetted or EFI, some with turbo
- 2.4L SOHC G64B EFI only(US Market only)
There were also 3 speed automatic transmissions, 4 speed automatic transmissions and 5 speed manual versions available.
References
- ↑ Galant Σ / Eterna Σ: 1983, Mitsubishi Motors
