Highlights

Five-speed manual specification with four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering
Naturally aspirated (NA) engine, without turbocharger
Right-hand drive JDM example, imported from Japan in 2021
FFVE-certified with matching serial numbers, registered as a collection vehicle in France
Recently serviced, including timing belt, spark plugs, oil, and tyres
Increasingly sought-after 1990s Japanese performance coupé

The Appeal

We forgot just how technically advanced Japanese sports cars were. The Mitsubishi GTO twin-turbo represents the zenith of Japan's bubble-era engineering ambition. With its 280 bhp twin-turbocharged V6, permanent four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and active suspension, it stood shoulder to shoulder with the Honda NSX and Toyota Supra as one of the most technically sophisticated sports cars of the 1990s. The 5-speed manual gearbox fitted to this example makes it particularly appealing to driving enthusiasts seeking the full, involving experience.

This 1992 example was purchased in Japan in 2021 and imported to France, where it has been customs-cleared and FFVE-certified with confirmed matching serial numbers. Since arriving in France, it has benefited from a thorough service regime. The vendor describes it as running very well and being very pleasant to drive. Presented in grey over a grey interior, it shows well for its age: bodywork and paintwork are in good general condition, while the interior presents tidily with only minor imperfections to the seat fabric.

With interest in 1990s Japanese performance machinery continuing to build, well-maintained examples in this specification are becoming harder to find.

Key Information

Mileage: 127,200 km (indicated, believed by the vendor to be correct)
Country of registration: France (imported from Japan)
Technical inspection status: The vehicle does not have a current technical inspection certificate
Technical specs: 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, five-speed manual, permanent four-wheel drive
Paperwork: FFVE certificate for collection vehicle registration; a French carte Grise de Collection can be prepared and sent to the buyer if required; matching serial numbers confirmed

The Detail

Right-hand drive
Purchased in Japan in 2021 and fully customs-cleared in France
Timing belt changed since importation
Spark plugs replaced since importation
Oil changed since importation
Tyres are recent, we are told
The vendor states the vehicle runs very well and is very pleasant to drive
Bodywork in good general condition; some seals and rubbers are a little tired and would benefit from attention
Paintwork in good general condition
Some imperfections noted on the seat fabric

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