Low Carb Godzilla: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000 GT SL

In the early 1990s, Mitsubishi built the 3000GT as a technological statement piece, a deliberate attempt to prove it could out engineer the establishment rather than merely compete with it. At the height of Japan’s performance boom, Mitsubishi wanted a halo car to stand toe-to-toe with the Toyota Supra, Nissan 300ZX, and Mazda RX7. The result was the Z16 platform 3000GT and its badge engineered twin, the Dodge Stealth, developed during the Diamond Star Motors partnership between Chrysler and Mitsubishi. These cars packed serious hardware for the era: DOHC V6 power, available twin turbos, all wheel drive, four wheel steering, active aerodynamics, electronically controlled suspension, and ABS. Even the naturally aspirated SL models benefited from the same wide body styling and grand touring chassis. Heavy, complex, and aggressively styled, the 3000GT and Stealth represent a moment when Japanese manufacturers were engaged in an all out technological arms race, building cars not just to sell, but to make a point. Find this 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL offered for $7780 in Moreno Valley, CA via ebay motors.

From the seller:

White Pearl Metallic Mitsubishi 3000 Gt 3.0L Gas V6
Stock #:77018
Exterior Color:White Pearl Metallic
Interior Color:Charcoal
Body Type:Coupe
Transmission:Manual 5-Speed
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:3.0L Gas V6
Mileage:208,415
Drivetrain:Front Wheel Drive
Vehicle Description
1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL -5-Speed – 2 Owners – Lifelong California Sports Car- Rust Free – Carfax Certified Service History (Excellent) – Call 951 289 0643 Price: $8,980 Location: Inland Empire, CA Contact: Call or text 951-289-0643 About the car Lifelong California car — rust free, only 2 owners, AutoCheck Certified, Carfax Certified Service History. Finished in Glacier White Pearl (W75) over gray interior, in original condition. A classic 1990’s Japanese sports car that is hard to find in 5-speed manual. Highlights 2 owners from new Carfax Certified Service History- Dealer & Specialty Car Serviced Live Long Rust-Free California Sports Car 5-speed manual (Rare)– shifts strong 3.0L DOHC 24V V6 (6G72) — runs and drives great AutoCheck Certified Excellent Original owner’s manuals included VIN: JA3AM84J5SY026543 Rarity (1995 Glacier White Pearl) Just over 2,800 3000GTs were produced in Glacier White Pearl across all trims 793 of those were SLs An estimated 250-325 were 5-speed SL were manuals. Condition Not new, but very good for its age. Clean paint and body, tidy interior, and a strong driver. A well maintained and kept survivor to enjoy now or preserve as a collector piece. Prices are raising on these soon as collectors are realizing their scarcity.

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