Tamiya Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 1/24 Scale

The development concept behind Mitsubishi's GTO Twin Turbo was to create a fun-to-drive, but safe, 4WD sports car that could raise the performance ability of the average driver.

Under the muscular body styling lies a transverse mounted, 3 liter, DOHC V-6 cylinder, twin-turbocharged and intercooled powerplant. This mulipoint fuel-injected engine produces 280 horsepower at 6000rpm and 42.5kg-m of torque at a remarkably low 2500rpm.

Power from this awesome engine is channeled through a 5-speed manual German made, Getrag transmission. The full-time 4WD system incorporates a center planetary differential with viscous coupling.

From this unit, a sleeve shaft supplies power to the front differential, while a concentric solid shaft delivers power to the rear, limited slip differential. The front and rear 45:55 torque split ration is automatically controlled according to running and track conditions. Front MacPherson struts and rear double wishbone suspension guarantees sure-footed performance under harsh weather conditions.

In addition, the widely spaced wheels are fitted with fat tires to provide a stable and firm ride. Ventilated disk brakes at all corners are assisted by an anti-lock braking system, providing positive stopping performance.