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Galant Sport 2.5 V6

Black sharks belonging to the Selachoidei family (real sharks) cannot be refused a kind of charm only on the grounds that they are not vegetarians. In order to feel it on yourself, it is not at all necessary to dive with scuba gear in the Australian Big Barrier Reef, go to the oceanarium or watch the transfer of animals in the world. It is enough to look at Mitsubishi Galant Sport 2.5 V6 painted black.
The Galant, which many consider as a Japanese response to Chamberlain, that is, the BMW of the 3rd series, had replaced in 1997, and previously resembled a formidable sea predator. Take at least not found in modern cars (relics of the past IZH 412/2125 not counting) typically sharks reverse tilt of the front. Now the similarity is simply obvious. A huge air intake under the front bumper, taken by a cellular grid looks like a menacingly open mouth with rows of razor-sustained teeth. And slightly oval, widely spaced fog? This, of course, is shark eyes. A powerful anti-wing tail on the trunk lid completes the picture. Of course, given the features of the anatomy SE-lachoidei, the vertical keel would be more appropriate. But is it worth finding fault? In the end, Mitsubishi Galant Sport 2.5 V6 Shark is land. Moreover, a very rare subspecies of an inexpensive Sports Setan of the middle class.
 
To be counted for this category, it is not enough for a car to have a powerful engine. Extraordinary running qualities, a catchy appearance, a specially modified interior are required. And all this is a lower price (about 30-32 thousand dollars). How many will there be cars that meet all these requirements in the European market? The eminent Germans (BMW 323i and the new Mercedes C200 Kompressor) are expensive and also, as well as the more democratic Audi A4 1.8T, are practically indistinguishable in design from basic versions. What remains? Beautiful Italian Alfa Romeo 156 2.5i, Cosmolitical Ford Mondeo ST200 and Japanese duo Honda Accord 2.2i Type R and Nissan Primera 2.0 Sport. But against the background of these worthy cars, Mitsubishi Galant Sport 2.5 V6 will not be lost. In any case, in aggressiveness and at the same time, any of the competitors is unlikely to compare the design of the design with it.
 
And this is far from the only strong side of the car with three diamonds on the radiator grille. Not superfluous in Russian conditions will be a record 15-centimeter clearance among classmates. Plus K. this Galant surpasses competitors in length. Additional centimeters were not significant. The trunk has impressive dimensions (90 liters larger than Alfa Romeo 156) and a spacious salon, in which even the rear passengers do not feel clamping, are confirmation.
 
After a thorough acquaintance with the salon, the impression is that Mitsubishi does not seek to take bread from tuning companies. Judge for yourself. From sports elements here you can see only a stylish leather steering wheel MOMO with an integrated airbag, as well as elastic seats sheathed with strong fabric with developed lateral support and a sufficient set of mechanical adjustments. You will not find neither chrome pedals, no chrome linings on the thresholds with the logo of the model, nor the brilliant knob of the gearbox lever. If otherwise, it would transform a boring salon made in a gray-black color scheme. Enjoyment would also look at delights about the quality of finishing materials and the degree of elaboration of interior details. On the other hand, how the salon is assembled, does not cause complaints. In addition, it is full of those small cute little things that make the life of a driver and a passenger easier and more pleasant. On the lumiconer shield, the readings of devices with milky white scales and ruby \u200b\u200barrows are perfectly read. The same clear and easily perceived picture also gives the climate control system mounted in the central console, which has a very simple control algorithm. Open -operating wipers working in a few seconds independently increase the speed of the course, as soon as a washing liquid is supplied to the windshield. You will find this infrequently on middle -class cars, as you will not always find on them and electric windows acting and when taken out of the ignition lock. Finally, when pressing the toggard to the left of the steering wheel, the outer mirrors automatically turn to the side glasses so less likely that someone willing them in negligence during the parking. An intra -sulfate mirror affects with its widespread formature, but the visibility of backwards slightly limits the massive anti -wing. Well, there is no thin without it also helps to feel the dimensions of the car when reversing. And if it came to the convenience of management, then one cannot but mention a very successful layout of the pedal node. The pedals do not crawl to each other, and at the same time, the site for the rest of the left leg turned out without exaggeration of the huge.
 
However, it will rarely be busy if you drive Galant Sport in an aggressive manner. Yes, you can slowly roll around the city at 1000 rpm in the V program or go to rise at 1200 rpm on IV. A super -elastic engine (90% of the torque are produced already at 1500 rpm!) It will be pulled out. But this is precisely the least and expect from the model in the name of which the word Sport is present. Although I personally have nothing against such a deviation from the rules, those more than violated, more partly. In order for the engine to pick up significantly, you need to keep at least 3000 rpm. Therefore, when performing sharp restraints, it is preferable to switch to II gear, to accelerate on which you can up to 120 km/h. Then even such a dynamic machine as Nissan Maxima with a 3-liter V6 will be hovering behind a black shark. Do you believe? There are witnesses.
 
Therefore, if you were overcome by laziness or you decided to save the clutch, then you can not switch to higher steps. Until the motor speed limiter is triggered (at 7000 rpm), its noise will not pester you. The beauty! But the question arises: where is the juicy, sports roar of the V-shaped six, which promises a luxurious muffler made of stainless steel? No, not. For lack of the best (the audio system is set to order), you have to listen to the noise of the dissected air that appears about 100 km/h in the area of \u200b\u200bwindshield racks. Also a kind of music!
 
Just do not forget to look at the arrow of a gasoline! With a constantly turned on II transmission, she will go to the bottom very quickly. By the way, refueling Mitsubishi Galant Sport The procedure is quite delicate. The diameter of the neck of the gas tank is so small, and the configuration of the fuel pipeline is so successful that gasoline begins to be knocked out, it is only worth a bit to make a mistake with the angle of inclination of the gas pistol. In general, until you comprehend all the wisdom of this operation, it is better not to wear expensive things ...
 
You can reduce the number of visits to the gas stations if you work more actively with lined skin with a gearbox lever. Then, even when moving in a torn rhythm, it is difficult to cross the line of 15 liters of gasoline per 100 km of path. It is quite good for a 161-horsepower 2.5-liter 6-cylinder engine!
 
The process of gear shifts does not fake any special surprises. The clutch pedal is not fucked up. The moves of the gearbox lever by sports standards are too big, and it includes, although it includes quite clearly, but without that dry clasp, which is published by the mechanical transmission of supercars (however, they cost a little more expensive!). But a distinct metal knock is heard when the steering wheel is in an extreme turned out position. What is it for?
 
But that these, in essence, are small inconsistencies next to the pleasure received from the control of a black shark! May fans of the amazing, phenomenal (and a thousand more epithets in the same way) BMW of the 5th series will forgive me, but setting up the chassis of half a class below in the Mitsubishi Galant Sport car hierarchy is almost as impeccable as that of Bavarian. The Japanese Sport Sedan did not degenerate in a banal bone with a pinch with a pinch and at the same time has incredible stability and maneuverability.
 
But to achieve such a result was very difficult. Galant Sport a front -wheel drive car, with less optimal than that of VMW, through the axes. Plus, he has a significantly shorter base (195 mm!), Which does not help improve the course stability. Yes, and smaller tires (205/60 R15 versus 205/65 R15 for BMW 523) should have been much harder to work out on irregularities. So no! And all thanks to an extremely successful design of the front and rear multi -link suspension.
 
And how the car keeps the road! At a speed of almost 200 km/h with a strong side wind, when the grip of tires with the canvas inevitably weakens, the Galant Sport only slightly deviates to the side. But even in such a situation, it is not necessary to constantly adjust the car course by steering, although in what, in what, and in a lack of severity, the steering of a black shark cannot be suspected. Air thanks to the electronic distribution system eBD does not conduct brake effort with intense slowdown. Galant Sport disc brakes with 2-piston front brackets work smoothly (possible, even too much), and 3-channel ABS with soft tremors on the pedals recalls their existence only when the wheels are on the verge of blocking.
In steep turns that take place with the discharge of gas, the Galant Sport is striking in the coordination of the behavior of the axes. It was not possible to provoke the rear to break off in a sharp skid on wet asphalt. Nevertheless, the nature of the front -wheel drive car takes its own. Even with a working traction control system (TCL), Galant Sport retains a slight insufficient rotation. If you turn off the TCL, the car will noticeably pull the turn of the turn. Yes, and to avoid slipping of the drive wheels (in any case on slippery coating), with the lower gear turned on, it is hardly possible to succeed. There will be smoke from under the tires! Effective? Madly! But ineffective. And if you recall the considerable cost of the shoe Galant Sport, then wastefully. Should I treat a black shark like that? She, as we see, although she lends itself to training, but still a predator. For a pocket can bite ...
Some technical characteristics Mitsubishi Galant Sport 2.5 V6 2000
(manufacturer data)
Dimensions, mm 4630x1740x1415
Base, mm 2635
Front/back, mm 1510/1505
Trunk volume, l 470
Equipped mass, kg 1325
Type of engine gasoline V6 24-valve
With multi -point injection
Working volume, cubic meter. cm 2498
Max. Power, L.S./rpm 161/5750
Max. moment, nm/rpm 218/4500
Mechanical transmission 5-speed F5M42
Tires 205/60 R15
Max. Speed, km/h 220
Acceleration time 0-100 km, with no data
Fuel consumption (EU), l/100 km no data
Tank volume, l 64
Mikhail Kozlov
Photo by Evgeny Amanov.
   
 
 

Source: Avtopanorama magazine