Yup thats right my new toy/project has now landed on my drive way, and oh boy do i have my work cut out for me on this baby!

It is a 1998 Super Legnum VR4.
Like a standard VR4, i has the twin turbos, AYC and full time 4WD, so yes it will be a thursty gal!

it is a far cry from my V6 Galant, but hey, time change and we all need to move on, though i think im now suffering "shell shock" from what i have just gone and done!:huh:

anyway, back to the car.

The final VR-4 was introduced in 1996. The engine capacity was enlarged substantially to 2.5 L, which pushed the power up by 15 percent to the Japanese voluntary limit of 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp). The car was now capable of over 150 mph (240 km/h) when derestricted, and could accelerate from 0-60 in about six seconds.

The Type-V model could be specified with either the existing 5-speed manual or the optional INVECS-II, which was now an advanced self-learning 5-speed semi-auto based on Porsche's Tiptronic transmission, while the Type-S model offered the optional Active Yaw Control (AYC). This complex rear diff was first seen on the Lancer Evo IV, and used an array of sensors to detect and quell oversteer, giving the ultimate VR-4 great agility for a vehicle of its size and weight. A Super VR-4 variant was sold on both the Galant sedan and the Legnum wagon, with only cosmetic changes such as Recaro front seats and Momo steering wheel.

With the eighth generation of the Galant, Mitsubishi introduced a station wagon (known in many markets as the Legnum) to replace the old 5-door hatchback, and the VR-4 was now available in both body styles.

Techi bits

Technical specifications
Engine:
Configuration — DOHC 24v V type 6 cylinder
Code — 6A13TT
Bore/stroke, capacity — 81.0 × 80.8 mm, 2498 cc
Compression ratio — 8.5:1
Fuelling — ECI-MULTI, premium unleaded fuel
Peak power — 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) at 5500 rpm
Peak torque — 367 N·m (271 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm
Transmission — 5 speed semi-auto / 5 speed manual
Suspension — Multi-link (front & rear)

Dimensions:
Length — 4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width — 1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height — 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Wheelbase — 2,635 mm (103.7 in)
Curb weight — 1,520 kg (3,400 lb)
Fuel tank — 60 L
Wheels/tyres — 225/50 R16 91V

in layman's terms it puts out just under 300BHP and goes like stink!
Also being as this is the SUPER VR4 means that only about 250 was ever made, and 28 of them were red.
i have 1 of the 28 in red and it is believed to be the ONLY red super vr4 in the UK!

There is alot of work that now lays ahead of me when it come to this car,
i need to find a set of RECARO racing seats for starters, considering either the popper SUPER side skirts or just going with the FL ones i had on my galant, sorting the alloys out and going for a set of 18", lowering and then re installing and wiring my car PC and ICE, the of course come the fitting of the rear lip, re designing the powerflow exhaust system so it becomes a twin exit, CF wrapping the bonnet and a few other parts, fitting the EVO style bonnet, fitting my twin projector headlights, full service, tax and mot, then sending it away to be professionally valeted.

Im sure there is more i can add to this list, but im ****** tired, so i will now leave you with some pics!

I dont get the different collour front bumper?!? Its the only thing i dont like bout it.. Good buy ( ", ) Also apart from limited numbers was there any difference in this Super and the normal one? like did it come with racier suspension or stiffer body?!?

Seen this on Facebook, looks nice ... and FAST!

oh thats only a "do for now" bumper while the orignal one is away having the canards flushed into the bumper.

im not to sure, this is a whole new area of car iv never been at before so im learning as i go

looking good! wouldn't mind a saloon vr-4 myself

Thats tidy, whats the twin turbo like, does one kick in at like 2k and then the otehr at 4k or something?
Nice and bright red as well.

moved to the right section

these cars are awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY9rmlN4 ... re=related

0-100 mph

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhMJbQMG ... re=related

very very nice indeed!!!

cheers marc!

the turbo's run both together, because they are small (TD03) the get to boost quicker.
depending what controller your running (if any) you can set them from there factor .5 up to 1 bar.

Iv been doing a bit of research today on codes and what not as i need to get some paint for the front bumper,
this is what iv found......
(below is stats for my VR4, There is a massive list for every vr4 out there, but i wont bore you with all the numbers.)

These are VR-4 production numbers only

Model ExteriorCode: EC5W
ExteriorDescription: P85 Palma
numberBuilt: Red 209

VR-4 Production numbers including ClassificationCode

Model ClassificationCode: EC5W LYGF2
ExteriorCode: P85
ExteriorDescription: Palma Red
TransType: Tiptronic 5 Speed
NumberBuilt: 28 - I like this number! proof that my VR4 truly is a rare one!

Saloon VR4s are nice, you can get them either as a Legnum or Galant VR4
not to sure what the differences are.
but i know the manual saloon VR4 is still holding its price of about 5 to 6k!

you want to be in the car when they reach them speeds that fast! lol!!!
all i can say is HOLD ON TIGHT!

havent been in one of tem but i have been in a 380hp corrado which i raced at anglesea in wales and Oh my god!!. got to love turbo's and speed mmmm

surely the turbos run together because its a V6, and it has one turbo per bank of 3 cylinders

I love these, I'd like a white estate. Yum yum

its all down to how the engine is laid out, we could have our V6 engines running as sequential but its a massive ball ache and alot of pipe work.
so its best left as parallel.

aye i saw a nice black saloon one with evo bonnet vent think it was on pistonhead forums

looked hard as nails! park an evo next to it and it would look like a micra in comparison!

the Evo bonnets are cool! i got one that needs re-spraying to go onto the super!

bit update, the canards are finished and sprayed on the bumper now, just got to re-spray the red on it now and its ready for fitting!
next up the skirts and rear lip.

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM, I like this car alot , looked at a few before i decided to do the v6 conversion to mine, Obviously not the super version though. . . you have a lovely car there

the super version, just get your self a VR4 then buy all the extra "stick on tat" that the super has, grab the interior and the dash and there you go!
it would never of course be a super as there is a limited run on them. (vin coded depending)
but to make it look convincing get it either in a silver or red, and to the onlooker it will appear to be a super (will work even better if you have a vanity plate)

but no, this one of mine is a genuine super VR4

and thank yooooooooou!!!

And thats the bit I like about it so much, I would feel ashamed if i bought a "regular VR4" now

I was very VERY lucky to get this car, I still cant believe i did that thing as were i thought about having something and less then 24 hours later i have it! (i keep doing that, freaky if you ask me, but i love it!.... hummmm i wonder if it will work with a multi million lotto win? )
and to my knowledge there is not another super on the market at this moment in time!


If your down for wither JAE or Japshow, feel free to come be nosey at it and might be lucky to take you out for a spinn!

Sounds like you are finally growing fond of it now ( ", ) told you you just needed a bit of time with it

oh yeah !!!! That would be awesome, If i do come I will be in my little C15 van I will take you for a spin in the errrrr van if your lucky lmao !

mind your seatbelt,

and maybe a crash helmet!

The only thing you would need that for in the van is when you go round a corner and you hit your head on the window because it's leaning over so far

a neck brace would be needed i think!

ooh wow!! a van! iv never been in a van!



Well i was in denile about the galant, but i think it was for the best, lol

this car on the other hand iv loved from the start!

i now no longer have car envy of garrys VR4 (as mine is better) and his mums mx5! as i have an uber rare super!

Well it is a pretty special van

is it bright yellow? and has it got "sunshine" stickers on it? and can i lick the windows?

If you really feel the need to the i guess so

For the record its red and brown (rust) lmao.