A 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, one of the most distinctive sport sedans of the early 1990s, is drawing renewed attention as a well-preserved and heavily modified example surfaces in Arizona.
Designated as #501 of the 2,000 units imported to the United States for the 1991 model year, this VR-4 represents part of a limited homologation run developed to satisfy Group A rally requirements. Though numbered for the U.S. market, this particular car was originally sold new in Ontario, Canada, before later registration in New Mexico and Arizona.
At the heart of the Galant VR-4 is Mitsubishi’s turbocharged 2.0-liter 4G63 inline-four engine, a powerplant known for its cast-iron block, dual overhead cam aluminum head and TD05H turbocharger. Power is routed through a five-speed manual transaxle to a full-time all-wheel-drive system, a hallmark of the model’s rally-bred engineering.
This example has been significantly upgraded. Enhancements include a 16G turbocharger, front-mounted intercooler, 550cc injectors, a 3-inch exhaust system with a ported manifold and high-flow catalytic converter, and an ECMLink adjustable engine management system. Supporting hardware such as ARP head studs, an aluminum radiator, stainless-steel clutch and brake lines, a lightweight flywheel and an Exedy clutch have also been installed. The drivetrain was reportedly removed, inspected, resealed and documented, while the steering rack was replaced.
For reliability and simplified servicing, the factory four-wheel steering and ABS systems have been eliminated. The car rides on 17-inch OZ Racing Superleggera alloy wheels and features visual updates including matte gray paint, a black hood stripe, louvered hood vents and a decklid spoiler.
Inside, black leather upholstery complements factory amenities such as air conditioning and a sunroof, though some interior trim and sunroof controls have been removed. Additional gauges and a Bluetooth-capable stereo system add modern functionality.
With 116,000 miles indicated and a documented ownership history dating back to the 1990s, this modified Galant VR-4 stands as a rare, rally-inspired sport sedan that reflects both its competition roots and decades of enthusiast evolution. See it here.