A gate turn-off thyristor (GTO) is a special type of thyristor, which is a high-power (e.g. 1200 V AC) semiconductor device. It was invented by General Electric. GTOs, as opposed to normal thyristors, are fully controllable switches which can be turned on and off by their gate lead.
by Munshi Man October 31, 2023
See 3000GT
The Mitsubishi GTO is an AWD (All Wheel Drive) sports grand tourer built by the Japanese auto maker Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2001. In most export markets it was rebadged as the Mitsubishi 3000GT, including the United States. It was also exported to the US under Chrysler as the Dodge Stealth. The base variant of the GTO/3000GT/Stealth R/T featured a DOHC 24V V6 engine, with the basic Dodge Stealth having a significantly less powerful SOHC 12V V6. The GTO MR, 3000GT VR-4, and Stealth R/T Twin Turbo all featured the same DOHC 24V V6 Twin Turbo engine. Through the years many different variants have become available for the GTO in all of its generations. The first generation was available from 1990-1993, the second from 1994-1996, and the third and final from 1997-2001. Rather than full blown exterior changes for each generation, only performance adjustments and minor cosmetic changes were made from generation to generation.
Basic Info:
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors
Also called Mitsubishi 3000GT
Dodge Stealth
Production 1990–2001 (Mitsubishi GTO)
MY1991–1996 (Dodge Stealth)
Assembly Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Predecessor Mitsubishi Starion
Class Sports car
Grand tourer
Body style(s) Coupe
Convertible ('95–'96)
Platform Z11A, Z15A, Z16A
Engine(s) 6G72 3.0 L V6
• SOHC 12v
• DOHC 24v
• DOHC 24v twin-turbo
Transmission(s) - 4-speed automatic
- 5-speed manual
- 6-speed manual ('94–'01)
Wheelbase 2470 mm (97.2 in)
Length 4600 mm (179.7 in)
Width 1840 mm (72.4 in)
Height 1285 mm (49.5 in)
Curb weight 1400 kg (3086 lb)–1710 kg (3770 lb)
Fuel capacity 75 L (16.5 Imp gal, 19.8 U.S. gal)
The Mitsubishi GTO is an AWD (All Wheel Drive) sports grand tourer built by the Japanese auto maker Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2001. In most export markets it was rebadged as the Mitsubishi 3000GT, including the United States. It was also exported to the US under Chrysler as the Dodge Stealth. The base variant of the GTO/3000GT/Stealth R/T featured a DOHC 24V V6 engine, with the basic Dodge Stealth having a significantly less powerful SOHC 12V V6. The GTO MR, 3000GT VR-4, and Stealth R/T Twin Turbo all featured the same DOHC 24V V6 Twin Turbo engine. Through the years many different variants have become available for the GTO in all of its generations. The first generation was available from 1990-1993, the second from 1994-1996, and the third and final from 1997-2001. Rather than full blown exterior changes for each generation, only performance adjustments and minor cosmetic changes were made from generation to generation.
Basic Info:
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors
Also called Mitsubishi 3000GT
Dodge Stealth
Production 1990–2001 (Mitsubishi GTO)
MY1991–1996 (Dodge Stealth)
Assembly Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Predecessor Mitsubishi Starion
Class Sports car
Grand tourer
Body style(s) Coupe
Convertible ('95–'96)
Platform Z11A, Z15A, Z16A
Engine(s) 6G72 3.0 L V6
• SOHC 12v
• DOHC 24v
• DOHC 24v twin-turbo
Transmission(s) - 4-speed automatic
- 5-speed manual
- 6-speed manual ('94–'01)
Wheelbase 2470 mm (97.2 in)
Length 4600 mm (179.7 in)
Width 1840 mm (72.4 in)
Height 1285 mm (49.5 in)
Curb weight 1400 kg (3086 lb)–1710 kg (3770 lb)
Fuel capacity 75 L (16.5 Imp gal, 19.8 U.S. gal)
by jordanlovesimports December 8, 2007
400 hp Pontiac musclecar. The last GTO was a fantastic car, but sales were dismal. Three factors are usually sited for poor sales. (1) It's from Australia, not the USA. I think that would be a stupid reason not to buy the car, but, many people are stupid! (2) Looks. It looked good enough to me, but, many complained that it didn't resemble any previous GTOs. (3) Cost. Maybe there should have been a less expensive Tempest V6 (the old GTO was based on the Tempest/LeMans), a 300 hp GTO, and a 400 horse GTO JUDGE (historical name for extra potent GTO).
by Bahn, Otto Bahn December 1, 2006
It is a car made by Ferrari in 1984 through 87.
It's also a B-Spec Race vehicle.
The word "GTO" stands for Gran Turismo (Not the game) Omologato.
Only 272 of the 288 GTO were made.
(288 Has no meaning.)
It's also a B-Spec Race vehicle.
The word "GTO" stands for Gran Turismo (Not the game) Omologato.
Only 272 of the 288 GTO were made.
(288 Has no meaning.)
by Rice Hater Mc. Gee January 12, 2015
by argos090 November 2, 2008
An early 90's Japanese Supercar that cost a lot less than a Ferrari and actually could outboost a Ferrari. Available naturally aspirated with either auto transmission or manual or twin turbo in manual gearbox only because if you own a cool car you should be able to drive a manual.
The 3 litre V6 put out a ton of power even though the car weighed more than the Titanic and definitely handled better because it didn't hit an iceberg.
Available in USA as the 3000Gt VR4 which was the twin turbo and was left hand drive. The GTO was the Japanese and made for the JDM market and was imported into Australia, New Zealand and I think Britain.
A difficult car to work on and quite complicated hence the low numbers but they didnt rust.
The 3 litre V6 put out a ton of power even though the car weighed more than the Titanic and definitely handled better because it didn't hit an iceberg.
Available in USA as the 3000Gt VR4 which was the twin turbo and was left hand drive. The GTO was the Japanese and made for the JDM market and was imported into Australia, New Zealand and I think Britain.
A difficult car to work on and quite complicated hence the low numbers but they didnt rust.
by NZRULEZ May 3, 2020