First introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show as the HSX concept car, the GTO went on sale to the general public in October of the next year. Bursting with power and the latest technological wonders, its combination of performance and considerable safety vaulted the car impressively onto the 4WD sports car scene. The top grade model had a 280hp 3-litre V6 DOHC twin turbo front engine and a full-time 4WD setup with centre diff, plus electronically-regulated four-wheel suspension, ABS, 4-wheel steering, adjustable front and rear spoilers, an active exhaust system that let you tinker with the exhaust sound: the list of hi-tech design features was almost endless. The GTO would also lay the foundation for Mitsubishi's high performance 4WD sports cars of the future.

About the Model

• This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 194mm, width: 90mm, height: 53mm
• The powerful form of the car is accurately captured in 1/24 scale
• A detailed underside has depictions of the front strut/rear double wishbone setups and the exhaust system with its active exhaust
• The interior features realistic recreations of the dashboard and seats. The former has right- and left-hand drive versions included in the box
• Decals are included to recreate emblems and logos
• Tyres are solid synthetic rubber