This is a very rare example of the Mitsubishi FTO. A car in which you will definitely be seen, a striking appearance and totally unknown in the Netherlands, which often generates a lot of turning heads and interest among both young and old. Some even think at first that a Ferrari is approaching, a worthy compliment. The design is unique and it is often thought to be a 'new' car of about 3 to 5 years old. This says a lot about the timeless design of this car, and it was therefore not surprising that the FTO won the prestigious award of "Car of the Year" in Japan in its first year. PRODUCTION FIGURES Total FTOs: 36805 Total GPvR - Aero: 370 Total GPvR - Aero with manual transmission: 240 Total GPvR - Aero in 1998: 199 Total GPvR - Aero (Passion Red): 38 GP Version R - Aero is the most aggressive version of the FTO. Weight saving relative to other FTO embodiments, stabilizer and droplink upgrades, strut bridges, exclusive interior, LSD, spoiler kit and more. Of this version (GPvR - Aero) only 370 units left the factory, of which a handful in the color Passion Red (38 units). If you take into account that only 240 of the 370 GPvR - Aero units were delivered with manual transmission, you can assume that there are even fewer than 38 units of this model in this color. Now, almost 18 years later, the numbers are probably even lower. TECHNICAL DATA MOT: Late May 2016 (if desired with new MOT at additional cost) Registration: Dutch registration Year of production: 1998 Weight: 1148 Odometer reading: 56.000 KM (verifiable Japanese export report) + 55,000 miles in England (verifiable government.uk), approximately 145,000 KM total. Fuel: Petrol Colour: Red Passion Maintenance: No corners were cut, all done in time and before. 4 as good as new tires, new brake pads all round, new fluids, timing belt done 16,000 miles ago, full service history available. Light oil spill rear engine, probably packing. Paint, Good condition, considering its age, a few chippings (it is currently driven.. ) Body: Hard no soft spots. Transmission: Manual Options: Air conditioning, elec windows + mirrors, Sport Package, etc. etc. Engine very smooth and quiet, idles almost inaudibly. WHAT YOU BUY The car! + Full maintenance history + Garage Manuals + Technical manuals + Original Booklets + Complete diagrams of all the electronics in and around the car. + Many how-to's, to perform the service yourself or your local dealer using these instructions. In total there are more than 1000 pages of detailed information, collected over the years from the internet mainly in PDF format. UPGRADES / TUNING The car is original in appearance, except for the rims. The car has also undergone many invisible upgrades and performance thus improved considerably, it's a big list, but only quality brands, no unbranded and / or Chinese Ebay stuff. It is possible to return the car to completely original, nothing has been rebuilt or demolished, only 'bolt on' parts have been placed. Standard Specs: • Manufacturer: Mitsubishi • Type: FTO • Version: GPvR (GP Version R) - Aero Series • Weight: 1150 kg • Engine: 2.0 V6 DOHC MIVEC MIVEC: 5500 RPM Redline: 8250 RPM 200 ps (147 kW, 197 HP) at 7500 rpm • Gearbox: 5-speed manual with Limited Slip Differential (LSD) Engine & Gearbox: • Magnecor Uprated 8.5 mm High Tension sparkplug leads • Denso Iridium Racing spark plugs • K & N Power Intake • Custom Cold air intake (via front-left fog light) • Castrol Racing engine oil • Lightweight Fidanza flywheel street & track • ApexiAFC NEO - Air & Fuel Management Controller • SamcoSamco uprated cooling hoses (red) Exhaust: • Blue Flame Stainless Steel 3 "downpipes • Stormtech Stainless Steel 3 "de-cat pipe • Apexi Stainless Steel 3 "N1 cat-back system Brakes: • KAD Racing 6-pot brake calipers (front) • AP Racing: 330mm Ventilated & Grooved brake discs (front) • Ferodo Racing: DS2500 brake pads (front) • EBC: Green Stuff street / track brake pads (rear) • Hel Performance: Braided SS brake lines (Front + Rear) • AP Racing: Racing Brake Fluid Dot 5.1 Suspension: • TEIN Adjustable Coil Overs Street Spec • TEIN Adjustable pillow ball top mounts • Lowered 45mm Wheels & Tires: • 17 "sportsbook Ultra Lightweight (6.1 Kg each) • Toyo R888 Semi Slicks (track) Interior: • Red aftermarket FTO speedo dials and gauges • Aluminum Dial rings speedo & clocks • LED illuminated speedo & clocks • Red and Black leather gear cover • Red and Black leather parking brake cover • Illuminated kick plates FTO • LED courtesy lights Exterior: • Completely standard! From an enthusiast to an enthusiast. This is now the 3rd FTO in my possession, and I know pretty much everything about this type of car. This is a future classic, which, with a bit of love, will only increase in value, so seize your opportunity. This vehicle can be viewed and picked up in Beuningen, the Netherlands. Bids do not include transportation or export, unless indicated otherwise. This is a used vehicle. It is advisable to view the vehicle before bidding, to avoid disappointment afterwards. For a viewing appointment or more info, please contact Catawiki.