In late 2001 to 2003, I had the privilege of owning one of the finest Japanese sports cars produced in the nineties. The Dodge Stealth RT/TT is just a rebranded version of the more widely known Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4, or as it is called in some other countries, the GTO twin turbo version.
Some quick specs:
- Engine: 6G72 3.0 DOHC twin turbo
- Compression: 8.0 to 1
- Drive train: AWD with rear LSD
- Turbo Boost: 1.0 bar
- Power: 320 HP @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 315 lb/ft @ 2500 rpm
- Transmission: 6 speed Getrag close ratio
- Tyres: 245/40 ZR 18
- 0-100 km/h: 5.5s
- 1/4 mile: 13.6s
The Stealth I had was basically completely stock, down to the original air filter and the quad-exhaust. I had intended to do a stage one upgrade to get a few extra horses, but due to unforseen circumstances, the plan went up the air and I decided to come back to Malaysia instead. An open pod K&N filter, after market exhaust, and a boost controller will easily push the power output to the 360+ level.
Many had thought that the Stealth/GTO/3000GT is a sports car, but Mitsubishi had designed a touring car instead. In fact, GTO stands for “Gran Tourismo Omologato”, which basically means Grand Touring class production vehicle. True to it’s spirit, the car is excellent at sustaining high speed travel. I have taken her through long journey, from Cincinnati to Chicago, and to Washington DC metro area. Each way was over 1200 km, and the vehicle takes it gracefully.
The interior of the car sports full leather seats for the driver and the shot gun, they are rather spacious and comfortable, while back seats are only fit for kids. The driver seat is also fully powered, you can adjust it’s height, tightness and firmness electronically.
The cockpit displays the speedo meter with 180 mph as the limit. I’ve personally only tested her to around 145 mph before my balls shrunk (don’t ask.) Rev limit stood at 7000 rpm with the ECU rev cut at 7,300 rpm. There’s also the standard water temperature, fuel gauge, oil temperature, batter meter, and boost indicator. Climate control and cruise control comes standard, and it includes a 6 speakers Infinity head unit with 6-CD changer too.
Speed when I needed it, comfort for long distance, with an aggresive look that is the pinnacle of the Japanese sports car era in the 90s. It was truely a sweet ride.
Related links:
Stealth 316 - A site devoted to Stealth RT/TT and 3000 GT VR4
Team3s - Stealth and 3000GT mailing list
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November 29th, 2005 at 7:41 pm
wah, nice!
November 30th, 2005 at 8:12 pm
now ? Accord ?
December 1st, 2005 at 1:33 am
er, now MR2
December 1st, 2005 at 11:00 am
Nice and clean! You must have waxed it every now and then?
1) Did you ever have to rebuild the turbo? Any reliability issues while you owned it?
2) This interior pic reminds me of HIGH the hand brakes went! Same thing in the 3000GT and Mitsubishi Eclopse/Eagle Talon!
3) Any of your friends unfortunate enough to sit in the back? Ahahahaha! I had to sit back there once. Ouch.
Cool car.
December 1st, 2005 at 11:04 am
BTW if I remember correctly, these were designated “R/T”.
December 1st, 2005 at 12:34 pm
aw: There was RT, and there was the RT/TT, RT is much like the 3000GT SL, while RT/TT is the twin of 3000GT VR4, the twin turbo version.
I never had to do anything major to the car other than regular maintenance. Yah, the handbrakes are high.
March 20th, 2006 at 11:22 am
[...] There are, of course, the standard groups (www.team3s.com and http://www.3kgt.com/www.3kgt.org). This owner has a nice page. [...]
March 20th, 2006 at 11:25 am
Nice pictures; clean car. The 96s were veeery low production — cool to find someone who had one. What made you sell it?
Also, very nice site. Well designed and laid out plus interesting information — not just drivel.
August 28th, 2006 at 8:47 am
Are you selling it, or would you sell it?
August 29th, 2006 at 9:38 am
Stephen,
I sold it a few years ago.
September 1st, 2006 at 8:25 am
If this is a 96, than why the flat spoiler? 96 spoiler is different and has a lip on it.
September 8th, 2006 at 11:48 am
DJ,
My registration card said 96..
September 15th, 2006 at 10:38 am
http://joeg.mi3si.org/3S_Production.html
Look on that site and see if you vin # is on there. I personally own a 1996 firstorm red Stealth TT and my vin is listed as car #36 out of the only 57 TT’s made that year. Im only telling you this because from what i can see in your picture, you do not have a 96, you have a 95. Check out your vin # and see if its on there. It would be wierd if it was because ive never heard of anybody replacing their 96 spoiler for a flat 95 or earlier boomarang.
November 28th, 2006 at 7:56 am
hey that’s a nice car i have a 93′ dodge stealth DOHC but it’s not awd or aws but my dad blew the engine so it’s not running right now…..but me and him are swapping a 3k gt engine for it so yea if you have any tips then E-mail me alright l8r on man….
December 1st, 2006 at 2:56 pm
Zach,
The aws & awd are only available on the RT/TT trim.
May 1st, 2007 at 10:38 am
Do you want to sell it? e-mail me at joe@niteowlshots.com
May 1st, 2007 at 10:39 am
Nevermind, I see that it is sold.
May 11th, 2007 at 5:46 am
Im getting a 92 black stealth rt/tt and im wondering if i have a chance against a stock mustang gt or a dodge charger r/t? im only sixteen so the insurance will be high but i love the cars and i have to have the fastest car in the whole high school
May 27th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
91-93 was 6g72 and 93-96 was 6g74, so your engine had to be 6g74.
August 23rd, 2007 at 5:41 am
Do you realize just how rare this car is. It is only 1 of 57 cars made that year. HOLD on to this baby. I think there were only 20 made in red.
August 23rd, 2007 at 5:43 am
after seeing this car I thought I better send you this so you know what you have. Have fun taking a look at this here website:
http://joeg.mi3si.org/3S_Production.html
August 26th, 2007 at 3:03 am
Well, I have a 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T with the dark gray leather interior, AM/FM/CD/Cassette players, and an automatic trans. Oh, and it iss in the Firestorm Red color.
Anyhow, to that individual that is buying the 1992 R/T Twin Turbo, let me provide you with some info. My 1992 R/T (aka non-turbo) has kept up with (and, in some cases, beaten) Mustangs and Cameros. It has the capability to keep up with pre-1994 Corvettes, pre-1996 Mustangs and Cameros. Actually, I recently raced a 2007 Mustang, and though it was close, I did edge him out…but then we both split the second we saw red and blue flashing lights in our rear view mirrors.
So, if my R/T is that fast, then a twin turbo version should have virtually no problem laying the smack down on any Mustang (and Mustang Cobra) owner, and most of your Camero and Corvette (pre-Z06 package that is) owners. Of course, that assumes you’re at least as proficient at driving a manual transmission as your opposing driver is. After all, if you put a great driver in a lowly Dodge Stealth ES up against an ok driver in a Viper, the Stealth driver will win those races 9 times out of 10 (if not all 10 out of 10).
So, remember, your car is only as good as how well you can drive it. My advice: practice, practice, practice. And if you want to keep your car for any significant time, baby it and DO NOT RACE IT TO DEATH!
Hope that helps.
November 5th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
im getting ready to buy a 96 rt/tt its bad ass they are very nice cars
November 20th, 2007 at 2:55 am
I presently own a 1992 Dodge stealth RT, and I am experienceing a hesitation in power so I am afraid my engine is going
its only got 170k on it so thats not so bad.
February 20th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
hey i have a 1992 dodge stealth body is good shap it is red dohc lether interior power everything no title looking to just get rid of it my number 970-819-5915
February 24th, 2008 at 12:26 am
hello, i’m from Argentina. Have mitsubishi 3000 gt vr4 twin trubo 320 hp. what difference ??
June 25th, 2008 at 4:12 am
I am looking to buy a 1996 RT/TT anyone know of any up for sale?
e mail me at ……..tonino.m@on.aibn.com
July 24th, 2008 at 2:46 am
A beauty. I am in the market to purchase a 1996 TT would you by chance know if there is any up for grabs?
August 26th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
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October 9th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Own a 92 Stealth since 1992…….blown 2 engines, on my third….engine computer on my third………lot’s of trouble, brakes worn too fast, transmission stuck (no third gear), brake lines rusted out, power steering gone, seats are ripped, no room in da back, paint has faded, engine hood lift pistons stopped working, speakers blown……but man, does the chicks love gettin’ banged in the front seat…….woooooooo whoooooooo !!