This is the Mitsubishi Debonair AMG. And yes, I know what you're thinking - This car was designed with aerodynamic capabilities of a house brick in mind. I know you're also thinking of another thing about this car but that's for later. For now, take in the fact that this was a slow car. It contained Mitsubishi's first ever V6 but it was front wheel drive and once badged as a Hyundai just so they had a limo for the Seoul Olympics.
BUT WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER THINK I'M THINKING OF?
Which other thing? I don't read minds like that. ...Okay fine then, time for the elephant in the room. Or more realistically; The world famous tuning company in the roomy brick which is about as fast as an elephant. I may be exaggerating it a bit there but you must remember Mitsubishi was known more as a sewing machine company as opposed to the 4WD rally lords they became later. In an attempt to solve this AMG was hired. The real AMG. So did AMG turn it into a majestic, power-sliding beast? No. Too predictable. They decided to not touch the performance at all. Instead they bolted on a bodykit & plastered AMG badging like a contagious disease so no one would be the wiser. Except people noticed and nobody bought it. Not that it really mattered as a replacement was on the way at this point - now with styling by Hyundai! This wasn't the end of the AMG-Mitsubishi partnership though. There was one other car, but that's for later.
HOW FAST?
About as fast as Hyundai's limo for 1988 Seoul Olympics. But with a V6.
148bhp
0-60 in 10.8 seconds
112mph
MORE PHOTOS PLEASE!
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| The rear featuring a glorious spoiler & exhaust. |
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| BEEP BEEP COMPUTERS! A contender for the most 1980s centre console. |
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| Okay, I think it's safe to say the interior of this car is perpetually stuck in the 80s. |
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| Promo pic. Spot the AMG badges (there's at least 4 in this picture alone). |
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| Despite the lack of performance. The AMG looks 1000% faster than the regular model. |
If you want one so you are either a fan of 'Gorilla' - a Japanese crime drama which features this car or that interior has got to you. It is quite old, allowing it to bypass some import restrictions and prices haven't risen that high. However it is rare. Rarer than any other car on this blog so far. This car is almost unobtainable. Fans of 'Gorilla' may be sad but this is the truth.
CRAZY JDM RATING!
Silly styling? YES
Silly engineering? NO
Silly idea behind it? YES
●●◦2/3 Although it's not the most bonkers JDM, it's close.
