Mitsubishi Galant Lambda (second generation)

The second-generation Mitsubishi Galant Lambda, which moved from chassis code A120 to A160, arrived for the 1980 model year with all-new bodywork, styled steel wheels with blackwall tyres, less chrome trim, courtesy lights, a fuse box with a built-in test light and a radio antenna in the trunk lid. The wheelbase and bodywork were lengthened with a revised roofline while staying within Japanese government dimension rules, giving more shoulder room, leg room, headroom and trunk capacity, with the shifter moved closer to the driver and better ventilation. The suspension was revised with improved front geometry and a new four-link rear, turbo models were introduced, some with independent rear suspension later used on the Starion, and variable-assist power steering arrived. From 1980 Japanese versions could have electronic fuel injection or a new 2.3 litre Astron turbodiesel. In North America the cars were the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo with only the 2.6 litre four of 105 hp, and were discontinued after 1983.