Mitsubishi Galant Λ (Lambda), A123H, A125H, 1976-‘80 Introduced in Japan in December 1976, the Lambda was described not as a coupé but a personal luxury car, as Mitsubishi already had the Lancer-based Celeste coupé in its line-up. This elegant two-door hardtop built by Mitsubishi Motors was based on the 3rd generation. The Lambda featured frame-less door glass and no “B” pillar (making it a hardtop), canopy vinyl roofs, velour interiors and every possible power accessory inside. A common colour combination was bright burgundy with white vinyl. A thick stainless steel targa band at the rear of the roof completed the look. From 1978 it was exported under various names; as the Mitsubishi Sapporo in Europe and South America (named for the Japanese city of Sapporo, Hokkaido), the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo in North America and Puerto Rico, and the Chrysler Sigma Scorpion, Chrysler Scorpion and later the Mitsubishi Scorpion in Australia. It was also sold as a Sapporo in the United Kingdom under the Colt brand. The car was available with a number of normally aspirated gasoline engines, and one of the earliest applications of the long-running turbocharged 2.0 L 4G63T engine in the top GS/R model which also featured independent rear suspension. Rear disc brakes were standard on the Lambda while options were air conditioning, power steering, automatic transmission, cruise control, power door locks, power mirrors and power windows. Weighing in at just 1035kg and powered by 1.6lt 4G32 Saturn engine, either the 1.8lt 4G62 or 2.0lt 4G63 Sirius engines or the 2.0lt 4G52 or 2.6lt 4G54 Astron engines. These were all available with single and twin carburettors as well as the previously mentioned turbo optioned GS/R In 1980 the restyled car reverted to a more conventional style; quieter colours, metal roofs, styled steel wheels, less trim options, restyled front panels and completely new roof, boot, doors and rear ¼ panels. Sadly this was also the death of chrome bumpers for Mitsubishi hardtops. J.
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 10:43:34 +0000
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