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Mitsubishi made it authorized, the Outlander GT Protoype revealed at the New York Auto Display desire move into producing with these changes: a higher sit on altitude to equal the representative Outlander, more power for the V6, but you'll mislay the vented discs and Brembos. The accomplished aluminum roof on this GT is a attractive adding, but sole for the display, and that's a embarrassment. You desire be rewarded with the upgraded inside, which also stays for producing. Charge for the more potent V6 representation with S-AWC is expected to be round $30,000, nicely equipped. And yes, you can anticipate the novel Lancer nose to build its route during the repose of the Outlander mark. Stop interruption outside the subject to let go after the leap and our updated gallery of high-res photos below.

Gallery:New York: Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype

Gallery:Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CONDUCTS EARTH PREMIERE OF OUTLANDER GT PROTOTYPE
AT NOVEL YORK AUTO SHOW
Features updated outer, S-AWC, BLEND Handsfree Media Gateway

NOVEL YORK, April 9, 2009 – Mitsubishi Motors pulled the wraps away its Outlander GT Model today, providing unclouded directional clues into the next production of the favorite Mitsubishi Outlander CUV. The Outlander GT Model is overloaded with novel technology, greater execution, higher tinder effectiveness and an combative novel plan. The earth premiere occurred at the annual New York Supranational Auto Display.
The Outlander GT Model features a revised outer treatment, increased motor production, an advanced S-AWC organized whole, 19-inch OZ Racing wheels, accomplished aluminum roof, Brembo brakes and the all-new BLEND Handsfree Media Gateway organized whole. A revised inside and freshly added electronic options also aid to lift the opulence and console levels of the Outlander GT Prototype.

New Outer Design
The Outlander GT Model features a informal novel outer treatment inspired near Mitsubishi 's own Lancer kith and kin of automotive products. Designers sought to make a dynamical and athletic proximity near utilizing novel materials and a wider carriage. A jet fighter look grille, with plan elements from the Lancer Development representation, has been added to emphasis the boldly reshaped face bumper, side mirrors, fenders and hood. A byproduct of the novel flowing bodylines is a reduction in the coefficient of pull for the Outlander GT Model, increasing tinder thrift as admirably as acceleration. Reshaped Bi-Xenon Tall Concentration Release (HID) headlamps also make a loan of an combative arrival while a novel back part bumper and side sills emphasis the upscale look.
Single display stopping editing is the fully accomplished treatment on the Outlander GT Prototype's aluminum roof. Criterion on all Outlander models and inspired near Mitsubishi racing DNA, the lightweight roof panel lowers the center of gravitation and increases the car's handling capability.

More Combative Handling
With the Outlander already single of the superlative handling SUVs on the market-place, engineers had a grand bottom from which to start out. A little drop with the employ of a shorter and stiffer debarring, the Outlander GT Model lends a threatening and race-bred look with 19-inch OZ Racing wheels and big Brembo brakes.

Wonderful All Disc Command (S-AWC)
Merging Mitsubishi 's knowledge in off-road and gathering racing with producing motor vehicle occurrence, the Outlander GT Model features the mutinous Wonderful All Disc Command (S-AWC) organized whole. More than fair four-wheel push, S-AWC is a handling organized whole that provides increased handling, grip and steadiness, while quiet maintaining most tinder thrift.

Utilizing a first-in-class strenuous face limited-slip differential and an electronically controlled 4WD coupling, S-AWC can anticipate disc slide between face to back part and side-to-side to improve weary hold. To the driver of the Outlander GT Model, this translates into greater grip because of all types of topography and extreme meteorological conditions, including ice, snow and precipitation. Near measuring throttle input, disc rapidity, motor production, steering slant, cog choice, acceleration and yaw measure and combining that facts with input from the Strenuous Steadiness Command (ASC) and Anti-Lock Curb (ABS) computers, S-AWC can accurately
uncover driving conditions and set right hence. With S-AWC, the Outlander GT Model can rotate tighter, discover grip and is more steady during cornering, while quiet returning superb tinder thrift and increased driver feedback. Designed to gear all variants of way conditions, S-AWC is seamlessly integrated into day-to-day function, with an comfort of employ overshadowed sole near its adeptness to carry passengers safely because of all meteorological conditions situations.

Three selectable S-AWC modes are at on the Outlander GT Model, including Standard, Snow and Grip. Hill Start Aid is also featured, which prevents the conveyance from rolling rearwards when starting from a dead on tending surfaces.

Increased Motor Output
Improving upon the all-aluminum 3.0-liter SOHC MIVEC V6 currently establish in the Outlander XLS, the Outlander GT Model features a reduction in intake condition and an optimization of both camshaft timing and compression proportion for motor effectiveness. With these adjustments the most motor production for the Outlander GT Model has been raised near 10hp, for a sum total of 230hp, and torque production is at earlier for more pragmatic metropolis driving and improved pickup. The get in motor effectiveness means that the Outlander GT Model has improved both in terms of tinder thrift and emissions.

To more grow tinder thrift toward four-cylinder motor levels, the Outlander GT Model has been fitting with a revised shifting schedule and Unused Non-belligerent Reasoning, which automatically shifts into non-belligerent during conveyance dead.

BLEND Handsfree Media Gateway
Enhancing the Outlander GT Prototype's utilitarian employ is the adding of the all-new BLEND Handsfree Media Gateway organized whole. Sacrifice greater convenience and reduced distractions, the BLEND Handsfree Media Gateway organized whole combines advanced voice-recognition capabilities with Bluetooth 2.0 enabled hands-free vocation and audio playback. With the BLEND organized whole, drivers can knowledge novel levels of amusement convenience while quiet retaining the ability to centre fully on the way. Self-acting phonebook move and multiple phone hold up are both elements of the BLEND Handsfree Media Gateway organized whole, as admirably as command of the onboard pilotage organized whole, which is equipped with a 40GB rigid disk push for rapid point-of-interest lookup. Filled iPod and USB music contrivance charging and playback are featured as admirably for transportable music compatibility.

More At ease Interior
Because of the adding of property yielding padding and coverings, the Outlander GT Prototype's inside has captivated on a more upscale and opulent touch. Both console and likeness possess improved thanks to the adding of grained artificial leather, twofold stitching and chrome accents. Borrowing styling cues from the Lancer Development, the Outlander GT Model is equipped with aluminum racing type pedals and a sport-type steering disc for improved driver touch. The Outlander GT Model also features a novel tall juxtapose 3.5-inch QVGA LCD implement meter, which combines multi-color looks with increased particular for visibility and improved at a glimpse viewing of such motor vitals as tinder even, h temperature and cog selection.

Electronic Additions
The Outlander GT Model features a diversity of novel electronic extra upgrades. These additional features harden the Outlander GT Prototype's cultivated and wealthy driving knowledge. The 40GB rigid disk push pilotage organized whole is carried above from the Outlander representation, although NAVTEQ RDS genuine period movement has been added in the Outlander GT Model for exact updates of real-world driving situations. With a 7-inch LCD on plank for the pilotage show, the Rockford Fosgate in-car amusement organized whole has been upgraded in the Outlander GT Model from 650 watts to 710 watts of power for greater tone particular and property. A Sum total Safety Warning Organized whole has also been added, which utilizes an exact ultrasonic swell movement sensor for improved safety and detection.