This is a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Spyder and it’s a super rare and quirky convertible version of the popular 3000GT. A power operated retractable hardtop was a huge deal back in the ’90s and that’s proven by the outrageous original sticker price of this car.
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Today, I’m reviewing it and I’ll show you the many quirks and features. I’ll also get behind the wheel and review the driving experience. Facelift models were internally designated Z15A (2WS) and Z16A (4WS) and featured a revised front bumper to accommodate projector beam headlights and small, round projector fog lights.
The interior was redesigned with dual air bags, a new audio system, and revised air conditioning refrigerant. The engines in the twin-turbo models received an increase to 320 hp (239 kW) and an increase in torque from 307 to 315 lb⋅ft (416 to 427 N⋅m) when MIVEC variable valve technology was introduced in 1995.
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The VR-4 model now included a six-speed Getrag manual transmission with revised gear ratios. Larger wheel/tire combinations were available beginning in 1995. The base and SL model received 16-inch wheels in silver or chrome with 225/55 tires, while the VR-4 now had 18-inch chrome wheels with 245/40 tires (the Spyder had the standard 17-inch with higher profile tires from 1994 to handle the additional 400 lb (180 kg) of weight).
