Mitsubishi TETRA
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| Mitsubishi TETRA | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 1997 |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, 4WD |
| Engine | 3.0 L GDI V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed semi-auto |
| Length | 4505 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1645 mm |
| Related | Mitsubishi Legnum |
The Mitsubishi TETRA is a concept car first exhibited by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors at the 32nd Tokyo Motor Show in 1997.[1] The name is an acronym of Thoroughbred styling Ergonomic multi function interior Technologically advanced sporty performance RISE & All-round information system.[1]
The TETRA was an attempt to combine the traditional benefits of a sports utility vehicle with the more performance-biased handling of a car, by lowering the ground clearance and overall height, and thereby the center of gravity, while using a wide track and wide, low profile tires.[1]
Under the skin, it utilised a 6G72 24-valve 3.0 L DOHC V6 with gasoline direct injection, mated to an INVECS-II five-speed semi-automatic transmission. The electronically controlled, full-time four-wheel drive system was heavily based on that of the high performance Legnum VR-4 wagon, incorporating a center differential and Active Yaw Control (AYC). The same car was the donor of the four wheel multi-link suspension and rear self-levelling mechanism,[1] and the RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) passive safety construction.[2]
Styling details included a vertically split rear tailgate, center-opening suicide doors at the rear, and a two-piece split-opening hood.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Mitsubishi Motors 32nd Tokyo Motor Show Exhibits", Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 15, 1997
- ^ "RISE: Passive Safety that reliably protects occupants in extreme circumstances", Mitsubishi Motors website
[edit] External links
- 1997 Mitsubishi TETRA photos, carstyling.ru
- Mitsubishi TETRA specifications and photos, conceptcarz.com
