The Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo arrived in Australia in the early 1980's... Performance was it's name and power was it's game! Straight out of the factory and pulling 15.8 seconds in a quarter mile, when the norm for 4 cylinders of the time was 17 to 18 seconds, and projecting 6.9kg of weight per engine horsepower! The Cordia's performance competitors were the Nissan EXA/ET turbos, the little Daihatsu Charade turbo and also Mitsubishi's own more expensive rear wheel drive Starion.

The Mitsubishi Cordia is front-wheel-drive, a very similar design to the Colt, it has a wider track for increased stability. Fitted with sports MacPherson front struts and a beam rear axle. The turbo model receiving higher rated springs and dampers both front and rear, and fatter sway bars.

Half a second slower than a 300ZX Turbo on a 1/4 Mile, the Cordia Turbo gives most V8's a good run for their money! With many simple modifications, an increase in power is easily achieved by the Cordia Turbo GSR.

Project News :

07.05.2006- Cordia is in the crash repair shop getting the chassis repaired!

22.04.2006- I had the vehicle inspection, and the Cordia would have passed, but the inspector spotted a crack in the chassis next to one of the engine mounts. He told me to get the crack welded up with a plate! So... to do this I had to remove the engine and take it to a professional welder. He quoted me around $300. Then I have to put the engine back in and book for another inspection!

16.03.2006- Next week is INSPECTION!!! Just waiting for their call for a booking time...