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| + | | name = Galant (E10) | ||
| + | | generation = 5th Generation Galant | ||
| + | | image = [[Image:Mitsubishi Galant E10 GLS.JPG|250px]] | ||
| + | | aka = | ||
| + | | production_start = | ||
| + | | production_end = | ||
| + | | production = September 1983 - ?? | ||
| + | | availability = No | ||
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| + | | assembly = | ||
| + | | predecessor = | ||
| + | | successor = | ||
| + | | body_style = 4 door sedan | ||
| + | | drive = Front-Wheel Drive | ||
| + | | platform = | ||
| + | | engine = | ||
| + | | transmission = | ||
| + | | wheelbase = | ||
| + | | length = 4560 mm | ||
| + | | width = 1695 mm | ||
| + | | height = 1385 mm | ||
| + | | weight = | ||
| + | | fuel_capacity = | ||
| + | | related = [[First Generation Magna]] | ||
| + | | designer = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | 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". <ref>[https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/innovation/history/year/1980/80_7.html Galant Σ / Eterna Σ: 1983], Mitsubishi Motors</ref> | ||
| − | The | + | The vehicle was never available in Australia but is significant in Australian automotive folklore as being the basis of the [[First Generation Magna|first]] Mitsubishi Magna. |
| − | Unfortunately there is little information about these vehicles. What is known is that the | + | 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 quite aerodynamic with low-drag resistance of just 0.36 C d. 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_family|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. |
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| + | The Galant saw an extensive suite of electronics with electronically controlled automatic transmission, electric controlled suspension and electric power steering. | ||
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| + | 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: | ||
*[[Saturn#4G32|1.6L 4G32]] Carburetted | *[[Saturn#4G32|1.6L 4G32]] Carburetted | ||
*[[Saturn#4G37|1.8L 4G37]] Carburetted | *[[Saturn#4G37|1.8L 4G37]] Carburetted | ||
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There were also 3 speed automatic transmissions, 4 speed automatic transmissions and 5 speed manual versions available. | There were also 3 speed automatic transmissions, 4 speed automatic transmissions and 5 speed manual versions available. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
[[Category: Mitsubishi Galant]] | [[Category: Mitsubishi Galant]] | ||
[[Category: Non-Australian market Mitsubishis]] | [[Category: Non-Australian market Mitsubishis]] | ||
