frequently asked questions

What does FTO stand for?
What is MIVEC?
What does my chassis/ model number mean?
What is the name of my FTO's colour?
What are the 2 plastic rings in the passenger's footwell used for?
What is the correct tyre size for my FTO?
What is the correct tyre pressure?
What is the correct fuel for my FTO?
Why does my air con smell bad / unusual?

What does FTO stand for?

Fresh Touring Origination.


What is MIVEC?
MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control system) alters the profile of the cams to suit your driving demands. Thereby under low rev conditions the management system uses the smaller cams. The main feature however is if you open the throttle it can give the valves a longer duration and longer stroke providing maximum and efficient power and torque at all engine speeds. It amounts to an additional 20bhp over the standard engine.


What does my chassis/ model number mean?
You can find your chassis and model number stamped on a plate in the engine bay.
Your number (eg. DE3A 0000000 HNGH) is divided up like this:

Chassis series classification D = FTO
Exhaust emissions E = complies with 1978 Japanese exhaust gas control regulations
Model classification E2 = 1800cc 4G93 4 cyl / E3 = 2000cc 6A12 V6
Service classification A = Passenger car vehicle shape
Your unique serial number can only be decoded with the help of one of Mitsubishi's FTO CD-ROM's
Body shape spec H = 2 door coupé
Gear box type Y = 5 speed Tip-Auto / R = 4 speed Tip-Auto / N = 5 speed Manual
Equipment usage info U = GS / H = GR / G = GPX / X = GX / F = GP
Engine spec level E = 4G93 SOHC 1.8 16v / M = 6A12 DOHC V6 / H = 6A12 MIVEC DOHC V6


What is the name of my FTO's colour?
Check your chassis number plate to get your colour code. You can find your chassis number plate in the engine bay.

X08 Pyrennes Black
A34 Steel Silver
A26A Symphonic Silver
W83 Scotia White
G84 Kielder Green
T73 Icecelle Blue
T88C Moonlight Blue
R39C Imperial Red
R71 Passion Red
R82 Monaco Red
Y77C Dandelion Yellow


What are the 2 plastic rings in the passenger's footwell used for?
Originally for the Japanese market they are used to hold flares required in the event of a breakdown etc.


What is the correct tyre size for my FTO?
As standard the GS model comes with 14x6" rims, GR has 15x6" rims and the GPX has 16x6.5" rims

Rim Size   Tyre Size

14X6"

185/70/14

15x6"

195/60/15

15x6.5"

205/60/15

16x6.5"

205/50/16

16x7.5"

215/45/16

17x7"

205/40/17

17x7.5"

215/40/17

17x8"

225/40/17

18x8"

215/35/18

What is the correct tyre pressure?
32 PSi for the front and 28 PSi for the rear.


What is the correct fuel for my FTO?
Your FTO needs good quality petrol to run smoothly, for the best results use 98 Octane. Try to avoid anything below 95 Octane.


Why does my air con smell bad / unusual?
The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This is to prevent poor lubrication of the compressor internal parts and to maintain the air conditioning in the best operating condition. If this procedure is not followed, the system may emit an unusual odour. This is not a fault to the system.