| Mitsubishi TETRA | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 1997 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front engine,4WD |
| Related | Mitsubishi Legnum |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 LGDIV6 |
| Transmission | 5-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,505 mm (177.4 in) |
| Width | 1,855 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | 1,645 mm (64.8 in) |
TheMitsubishi TETRA is aconcept car developed byJapaneseautomakerMitsubishi Motors. It was first exhibited at the 57thFrankfurt Motor Show in 1997 as theMitsubishi Technas,[1] before being displayed at the 32ndTokyo Motor Show as the TETRA later the same year.[2] The name is an acronym of "Thoroughbred styling Ergonomic multi function interior Technologically advanced sporty performance RISE & All-round information system".[2]
The TETRA was an attempt to combine the traditional benefits of asports utility vehicle with the more performance-biased handling of acar, by lowering theground clearance and overall height, and thereby thecenter of gravity, while using a wide track and wide, low profiletires.[2]
Under the skin, it utilised a6G7224-valve 3.0-litreDOHCV6 withgasoline direct injection, mated to anINVECS-II five-speedautomatic transmission. The electronically controlled, full-timefour-wheel drive system was heavily based on that of the high performanceLegnum VR-4wagon, incorporating a centerdifferential andActive Yaw Control (AYC). The same car was the donor of the four wheelmulti-link suspension, rear self-levelling mechanism,[2] andRISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) passive safety construction.[3]
Styling details included a vertically split reartailgate, center-openingsuicide doors at the rear, and a two-piece split-openinghood.[2]