The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 1969. The name was derived from the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous". There have been nine distinct generations, and cumulative sales now exceed five million. It began as a compact sedan, but over the course of its life has evolved into a larger mid-size car. Initial production was based only in Japan, but since 1994 the American market has been served by vehicles assembled at the former Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) facility in Normal, Illinois.

A fifth-generation model shifted to front-wheel drive for 1983 as a four-door sedan and hardtop (with different styling). This formed the basis of the widened Mitsubishi Magna in Australia for 1985, the same year in which Mitsubishi won Bild am Sonntag's Das Goldene Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) award in Germany for the Galant and Wheels’ Car of the Year for the Magna. This generation was also sold as the Mitsubishi Sigma until 1990 in the United States, and in New Zealand, where it continued on as the V3000 from 1988 to 1992 with a 3.0-litre V6 engine.

Mitsubishi 3000 GT was also sold by Chrysler in North America as a Dodge Stealth captive import from the 1991 to 1996 model years with only minor detail/appearance differences. It took its name from the Galant GTO, a two-door hardtop coupé sold by the company in the early 1970s.

Mitsubishi GTO 2001 with SOHC 12v engine, previously only available in the base model Stealth, was added to the Mitsubishi range after the Dodge version was discontinued. Slower sales in the American sports car market led to a planned facelift for 1997 being abandoned in favor of minor cosmetic adjustments, including a new front bumper and hoop wing. In 1999 the car received a partial exterior makeover, including new front bumper, headlamps, turn signals, sail panels, and a large wing for the 1999 VR-4 to distinguish it from previous models. Production for the Japanese domestic market finally ceased in 2000, with the last two cars sold the following year.

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) has introduced the new high-performance 2007 Galant Ralliart model at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 258-hp 3.8-liter V-6 engine. Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart @ www.allcarnews.com Mitsubishi unveils sketch of 2007 Galant Ralliart

Mitsubishi Galants produces two separate one for the American market and another, smaller, which is sold in Europe and Asia. Inside Line reports that seeks to produce a new Mitsubishi Galant for 2008, which will replace both models and apparently will have a size close to the European model (ie will be smaller than the American one).

The Japanese company did not want to comment on this rumor, but this does not mean that the desmienta. Perhaps Mitsubishi is thinking of dropping a few drops of the new style in his next Evo Mitsubishi Galants.

MITSUBISHI MONTERO LAUNCHED AT INDIA

Mitsubishi Montero Interiors:

Comes standard with: a factory performance-tuned (2.0-liter, MIVEC DOHC, 16-valve, turbocharged and intercooled) engine with 286 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque, front-mounted air-to-air intercooler, close-ratio five-speed manual transmission with leather-wrapped sport shift knob and Teflon-coated cables, full-time AWD with an electronic Active Center Differential (with three driver-selectable modes—tarmac, snow and gravel), aluminum body panels (front fenders and hood), aluminum sport pedals, four-wheel ventilated Brembo^® disc brakes with four-channel Mitsubishi Sports anti-lock system (with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), 17" x 8" Enkei^® double-five spoke aluminum alloy wheels, W-speed rated Yokohama P235/45 Advan^® (high-grip, soft-compound) radial tires, front Recaro^® bucket seats with premium Alcantara^® fabric (or available front charcoal leather-surfaced Recaro^® seats), leather-wrapped Momo^® three-spoke steering wheel, color-keyed rear spoiler with carbon-fiber airfoil, 140-watt Mitsubishi CD audio system with 6 speakers (or available 315-watt Mitsubishi/Infinity^® CD audio system with six speakers and a trunk-mounted subwoofer), power windows/locks/mirrors, keyless-entry system and more.

Mitsubishi introduced the Lancer Evolution IX in Japan on March 3, 2005,[7] and exhibited the car at the Geneva Motor Show for the European market the same day.[8] The North American markets saw the model exhibited at the New York International Auto Show the following month.[9] The 2.0 L 4G63 engine has MIVEC technology (variable valve timing), boosting official power output at the crankshaft to 286 hp (213 kW) and torque to 289 ft·lbf (392 N·m). The Evolution VIII first offered in 2003 would produce dynamometer readings of approximately 245 WHP and 245 lb·ft (332 N·m). WTQ with a flywheel power rating of 271/273 respectively. The Evolution IX put as much as 260-270 WHP and 260 WTQ to the wheels leading most to speculate that the car's actual output was more than the claimed 286hp. Estimates put the car's actual output around 310-320 which would help explain the car's 4.3 second 0-60 time, and it's capability to run the 1/4 mile in the mid to high 12 second's range with a capable driver.

The USDM Lancer Evolution IX models (standard; "GSR" in some markets), RS, SE, and MR) varied slightly in their performance capabilities. Subtleties unique to each model accounted for variations in acceleration, handling and top speed. The RS excluded features standard on the standard, SE and MR models (stereo system, power windows and locks, rear wiper, rear wing, trunk lining and sound insulation). The result is a weight savings of over 60 lb (27 kg) Although the RS is the lightest of the group, the MR still managed to outperform the standard IX and the RS around a road course (even if only by fractions of a second) due to it's better suspension setup, lighter wheels, and 6speed transmission being slightly better for road course use. In a drag race, the three models are all about even. The RS model was produced for rally and racing teams who wanted a platform to build a race car from. It is stripped of all the creature comforts, and other upgrades that drive the price up for features that the race teams would never use anyway. The standard parts of the car would just be thrown out, stripped off, or replaced with parts more suited to the application the car would be prepped for, so there's no need to pay extra for things you will just discard during race preparation.

The IX MR retained the features of the Evolution VIII MR, like Bilstein shocks, a 6-speed manual transmission, a rooftop vortex generator, BBS forged wheels, HID xenon headlights, foglights, accessory gauge package, "zero lift" kit, special badging and an aluminum roof. All models continued to sport Recaro bucket seats, Brembo brakes and MOMO steering wheels. Additional revisions from 2005 included a closer gear ratio for the 5-speed manual transmission, new lighter Enkei wheels on non-MR models, a redesigned front end with a more efficient air dam (the most noticeable feature are the two small oval ducts to cool the intercooler pipes), and a new rear bumper with a diffuser undersurface to smooth out the airflow coming out of the car for non-US models. In an effort to reduce the price increase on the Evolution IX model,[citation needed] HID headlights were no longer standard equipment on the base IX (nor were they standard on the 2005 VIII), and were available only in the SSL package (Sun, Sound, and Leather), SE (Special Edition) and MR trims.

Three trims were available for Japan, Asia and Europe. Although all models used the same 286 hp (213 kW) engine, the torque differed from one model to another. In Europe, however, the Evolution IX was advertised to have 280 hp (206 kW). The GSR produced 295 ft·lbf (400 N·m) of torque, while the RS and GT produced 300 ft·lbf (407 N·m).

* RS - "rally sport", revised 5-speed, aluminium roof, gauge pack, minimal interior, LSD and a titanium-magnesium turbine, left-hand drive option available.
* GT - revised 5-speed, this is basically the RS mechanically, but with some of the GSR's features (mainly interior pieces).
* GSR - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, aluminium roof, gauge pack, SAYC (Super Active Yaw Control), and double-din radio (this is roughly equivalent to the USDM MR).

In the United Kingdom, the Evolution IX used a different model scheme based on the car's horsepower. There were initially three models available: the FQ-300, FQ-320 and FQ-340 each with around 300, 320 and 340 bhp (254 kW) respectively. An FQ-360 model was subsequently released as a successor to the Evolution VIII FQ-400. While the new FQ-360 produced less horsepower than its predecessor, it had more torque at 363 lb·ft (492 N·m) at 3200 rpm - 8 lb·ft (11 N·m) more than the FQ-400. All four models were designed to run on super unleaded petrol only.

* FQ-300, 320, 340 - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, AYC (Active Yaw Control), super unleaded petrol only
* FQ-360 - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, AYC (Active Yaw Control), Ralliart Sports Meter Kit, carbon front splitter, Speedline alloy wheels, super unleaded petrol only

Four models were available in the US. All models used the same 286 hp (213 kW) engine. All models used a front and rear Limited Slip Differential, and an Active Center Differential.

* Standard - revised 5-speed, standard model
* RS - ralli sport, revised 5-speed, aluminum roof, gauge pack, minimal interior, also no radio
* SE - Special Edition, aluminum roof/hood, and front fenders, split seven-spoke forged aluminum BBS wheels in "diamond black" finish, HID headlights with integrated fog lights, red-stitched Recaro seats
* MR - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, split seven-spoke forged aluminum BBS wheels, aluminum roof, hood, and front fenders, gauge pack, HID headlights with integrated fog lights, vortex generator, and custom MR badging.

All of the American models are the same in power and performance. The only thing that sets them apart is the Evo RS, which is 80 lb (36 kg) lighter than the MR and SE models.

To the standard model, the Sun, Sound and Leather package added a power sunroof, HID xenon headlamps with integrated fog lights, a slightly different stereo headunit (with no integral amplifier), slightly upgraded speakers in the front doors and parcel shelf, a 4.1-channel amplifier under the driver's seat, a powered, trunk-mounted Infinity subwoofer, black leather seating surfaces, leather-trimmed door panels, slightly revised center armrests in the front and rear, and separate rear side headrests. This model deleted the GSR's headliner-mounted sunglass holder to make room for the sunroof.

A 2,500-piece, limited edition Evolution IX station wagon was released in Japan soon after the sedan's debut. It used the back end of the Lancer Sportback wagon grafted onto the sedan. Two trim models were introduced: the GT with a six-speed manual transmission and the GT-A with a 5-speed automatic. Other than the station wagon rear end, redesigned seats and some chromed trims, the car's interior was the same as the sedan.

Mitsubishi also developed the Evolution MIEV, based on the Evolutions IX's chassis but with four electric motors connected to the wheels as a test bed for the Mitsubishi In-wheel Electric Vehicle (MIEV) next-generation electric vehicle. The in-wheel motors used a hollow doughnut construction to locate the rotor outside the stator, unlike other electric motors where the rotor turns inside the stator. The result of this was a lighter motor which translated into lower unsprung weight than a system with the motors mounted in the wheels. Each in-wheel motor produced a power output of 68 hp (51 kW), thus giving a combined output of 272 hp (203 kW), comparable to that of regular, petrol powered Lancer Evolutions. The car competed in the Shikoku EV (Electric Vehicle) Rally 2005.

The Philippines had the Evolution IX until in August 2008, which was offered in two trims, the entry-level RS offering a 5-speed manual transmission, Brembo 17-in. ventilated discs (4-Pot), Brembo 16-in ventilated drum-in-disc (2-Pot) and almost the same features as to that of the GSR trim in the international version. The MR was the top-of-the-line segment, which offers almost the same feature as to that of the MR trim in the international verision. All of them are powered by a l4 2.0 4G63 turbocharged MIVEC engine.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions IV, V, VI, T.M.Edition, VII & VIII have a large variety of transmission and differential options available. This information bulletin is intended to help you choose the correct transmission and differential specification for your purpose and to allow you to comply with the relevant technical regulations.

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As you may know, Extreme Dimensions is probably the largest and primary manufacturer of body kits and exterior parts. This company easily has the best selection of styles and applications for a wide array of makes and models. Some of their 4G body kits are really quite excellent:

Racer Complete Body Kit:

Photos of side skirts, and front and rear bumpers below:

Demon Complete Body Kit:


This kit includes the Demon front bumper and racer side skirts and racer rear lip.






Personally, I prefer the front bumper of the racer kit vs. the demon kit.
I think it has a more aggressive and stylish look than the front bumpers

If you're interested in saving some money you can install a body kit yourself instead of hiring a professional. Here are some basic instructions on installing a kit yourself:

Before Starting: It is important that you understand, before starting, that you know how to properly clean and prep the surface where you will be installing the new parts. Here is a quick guide:

Use a cloth and either grease remover or lacquer thinner to clean and thoroughly remove dirt and grime from the surface area of the car where you be applying the double sided tape. Once your finished cleaning, use an adequate amount of adhesion promoter to apply a thin coat to the surface where you will be applying the tape. Make sure the adhesion promoter has enough time to dry before attempting to install any parts.

Now that you understand how to prep the surface we can begin the installation. First you will need a few tools.

What you need for the installation:

* the body kit (of course)
* grease remover or lacquer thinner
* clean cloth
* adhesion promoter
* double faced tape
* drill and drill bits of various sizes
* sander or grinder
* you may need additional screws depending on the vehicle and body kit.


It is recommended that you have all of the parts painted before installing them on the vehicle, unless, of course, you intend on painting your entire vehicle.

Installing the front bumper: To install the front bumper, first remove the existing bumper, making sure to save and hardware such as screws or attachment pieces. If the styrofoam insert does not fit into the new bumper you will not be able to use it. Make sure to pre-fit the new bumper on the vehicle to see if there are any alignment problems. After confirming the fit, you will need to make adjustments to the new bumper by sanding or grinding until you have a proper fit. Once the bumper fits correctly, use the old bumper as a guide/template and duplicate any holes on the new bumper by using a drill. After finishing drilling, you can use the existing hardware to complete the installation of the new bumper.

The installation procedure is pretty much the same for the rear bumper and side skirts. Just follow the same steps as described for the front bumper.

Currently the largest body kit import and manufacturer in the United States, Erebuni has been in business since 1979. They have literally designed thousands of body kits and maintain a high quality image through exclusive, unique styling, and outstanding value. Here are a few photos of their body kits on various year eclipse's:

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (2000 - 2005)

Erebuni - Shogun098 Complete Set, includes:

• 1 Front Bumper
• 2 Side Skirts
• 1 Rear Skirt

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (2000 - 2002)

Erebuni - Kit936 Complete Set, includes:

• 1 Front Bumper
• 2 Side Skirts
• 1 Rear Skirt

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (2003 - 2005)

Erebuni - Kit936A Complete Set, includes:

• 1 Front Bumper
• 2 Side Skirts
• 1 Rear Skirt

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (2003 - 2005)

Erebuni - Kit762 Complete Set, includes:

• 1 Front Bumper
• 2 Side Skirts
• 1 Rear Skirt

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (1995 - 1996)

Erebuni - Shogun271 Complete Set, includes:

• 1 Front Bumper
• 2 Side Skirts
• 1 Rear Skirt

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (1995 - 1999)

Erebuni - Shogun721A Complete Set, includes:

• 1 Front Bumper
• 2 Side Skirts
• 1 Rear Skirt

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (1995 - 1996)

Erebuni - Shogun039 Complete Set, includes:

• 1 Front Bumper
• 2 Side Skirts
• 1 Rear Skirt

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (1997 - 1999)

Erebuni - Shogun039A Complete Set, includes:

• 1 Front Bumper
• 2 Side Skirts
• 1 Rear Skirt

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Door (1997 - 1999)

Erebuni - Shogun271A Complete Set, includes:
1 Front Bumper
2 Side Skirts
1 Rear Skirt