It is no secret that the Mitsubishi car brand is floundering. As a company, they are choosing to focus on heavy-duty vehicles and other enterprises while doing the bare minimum to maintain their place in the American car market. The last performance car by Mitsubishi, the Lancer Evolution, is now seven years old. In a new rendering, we imagine a world where Mitsubishi once again acknowledges its enthusiast fan base. In one of our many car renders, we resurrect the 3000GT as a modern competitor against the likes of the current Toyota Supra and Nissan Z.
Sleek Nose
Up front, our Mitsubishi 3000GT looks like a natural evolution of the first-generation car. Our approach pushes the 3000GT back into the place of an affordable supercar. A low front splitter leads our eyes up to a wide front air intake. On either side, consumers will note the massive air intakes for brake cooling in a similar location to the original. Since pop-up headlights are no legal, our car utilizes low-profile LEDs in the original black trim space to keep a low aerodynamic nose. Much like the predecessor, hood intakes make another appearance.
Supercar Sides
Looking down the side of our interpretation of a modern 3000GT, note that this is everything a revival car should be. It seamlessly combines retro and contemporary, using a similar formula to Mopar's legacy vehicles. The artist softens the lines of the greenhouse and C-pillar, letting the contrast with the deep side air curtains. Like the original, wide hips balance the functional air intakes, giving the car an aggressive stance. Behind the rear wheels, the lines smoothly taper off toward the rear.
Retro Rear End
The rear of our Mitsubishi 3000GT is a clear homage to its predecessor. Starting with the classic rear wiper that helps aid in seeing through the slick sloping back glass, a feature we wish we would see more of in modern cars. The tall rear spoiler stands proud as a distinctive styling element and integrates LED third brake lights. The rear fascia spells out the brand with back-lit letters, something the original could only emulate with incandescent lighting. Sleek low-profile LEDs for the brake lights balance its out. Quad exhaust tips poke out on either side of the license plate in a final homage to the original.
Would They Do It?
Unfortunately, the future of Mitsubishi Cars is complex at best. The company possesses the resources to revitalize its lineup with dozens of new products if they choose. But instead, Mitsubishi chooses to let the brand stagnate, investing the bare minimum to remain profitable while raking in billions selling everything from heavy-duty trucks to home air conditioning units. At this point, Mitsubishi themselves are waiting for a sign of what to do with their future. Modest recent investments like the new Outlander make the future look a bit brighter. If Mitsubishi were to go with a total relaunch, an eye-catching showroom grabber would definitely help people remember the Mitsubishi name. Besides, what better car to revive for looks than the 3000GT?