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		*Mitsubishi FTO - Full Tilt Orgasm**
		With it’s muscular curves, broad bonnet and pinched tail end, the FTO turned enough heads to win Japanese Car of the year on it’s debut in 1994… and it’s still doing it! What you get A choice of three power plants: the 4 Cyl 1.8 GS (125 bhp), the 2 litre V6 GR/GX (170 bhp) and the powerful 2.0 DOHC V6 24v MIVEC GPX/GPR (196 bhp). Equipment includes central locking, power windows, outside temperature gauge, electric mirror control, digital readout climate control air conditioning and a central rear vision mirror containing useful map lights. The hooded dials and an analogue clock lend a retro touch, contrasting with the futuristic equipment levels and materials…including a scalloped Momo wheel and waffle texture cloth upholstery.
			Driving and owning The insistent "door open" chime orders you inside as you stand looking into the FTO cabin, once you're safely in, the first thing you notice is the well bolstered seats, particularly around the shoulders. Next is the waistline, so high, that you’ll feel closer to the road than you really are. The MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing & Electronic Control) engine is subdued up to 5000rpm, and then an angrier cam takes over, and the engine pulls hard, up to and above the 7500rpm mark. Power is transferred to the front wheels in most examples by the ‘INVECS-II’ adaptive shift gearbox a Tiptronic style box that allows you to select a manual shift mode. Shifting either way, 100 is up in under seven seconds. Minor down sides are that rear passengers have zero leg room and the boot is shallow - tough to get a set of clubs in here.

		Importdriver's choice Yeap! We’d have one of these, but it’d have to be the MIVEC engined GPX. The MIVEC engine is said to be reliable, but keep an eye on the gearbox as it’s complex and expensive to repair. Expect to see more of the post 1997 cars around soon with more standard equipment (ABS, twin airbags) and a facelift. We’ll also see the GP Version R lightweight special - the ultimate production FTO… One of those thanks!
		Recommended Reading FTO owners club - http://www.ftooc.org/contents/index.htm FTO central UK - http://www.netcentral.co.uk/~philstephens/ Mitsubishi FTO - http://www.mitsubishi-fto.org/ *BBC Top Gear








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