Mitsubishi 1993 3000GT, Technical Information Manual

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Perimeter type (crossed parallel) suspension mem-
bers are used in the front suspension to improve driv-
ing stability.
FEATURES
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Reduction of vibration and noise because the en-
tire suspension system is elastically supported by
rubber bushings.
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Ideal wheel alignment for superior driving stability
and riding comfort.
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Adoption of anti-driving geometry for outstanding
driving stability.
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Adoption of negative offset geometry for out-
standing braking stability.
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Offset coil springs for outstanding riding comfort.
•
Improved serviceability due to the adoption of a
camber adjustment mechanism.
SPECIFICATIONS
Items Specifications
Suspension system MacPherson strut with coil spring and compression
rod type
Camber 0° ± 30'
Caster 3°55' ± 30'
Toe-i n mm (in.)
o ± 3 (0 ± 0.12)
Coil spring
Wire dia x 0.D. x free length mm (in.)
Vehicles for Europe 15.4 x 185.4 x 293 (0.61 x 7.30 x 11.54)
Vehicles for General Export, GCC and Australia 15.7 x 185.7 x 301.5 (0.62 x 7.31 x 11.87)
Coil spring identification colour
Vehicles for Europe Pink x 2
Vehicles for General Export, GCC and Australia Blue x 1
Spring constant N/mm (kg / mm, Ibs. / in.) 39 (3.9, 218)
Shock absorber
Type Hydraulic, cylindrical double acting type
Stroke mm (in.) 150 (5.91 )
Damping force [at 0.3 m/sec. (0.984 ft./sec)]
Expansion N (kg, Ibs.) Hard: 2,650 (265, 584)
Medium: 1,650 (165, 363)
Soft: 650 (65, 143)
Contraction N (kg, Ibs.) Hard: 1,200 (120, 265)
Medium: 1,150 (115, 253)
Soft: 1,000 (100, 220)
Stabilizer bar
Mounting method Pillow ball type
0.D. mm (in.) 23 (0.91)
DRIVE CONTROL COMPONENTS - Front Suspension
3-3
FRONT SUSPENSION