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(August 2009) Mitsubishi Starion Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors Also called Mitsubishi Colt Starion Chrysler Conquest Dodge Conquest Plymouth Conquest Production 1982–1990 Assembly Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Predecessor Mitsubishi Galant Lambda GSR Successor Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT Class Sports car Body style(s) 3-door coupé Platform FR layout Engine(s) 4G63 2.0 L I4 4G54 2.6 L I4 Transmission(s) 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic Wheelbase 2,435 mm (95.9 in) Length 4,410 mm (173.6 in) (1982–87) 4,400 mm (173.2 in) (1988–90) Width 1,685 mm (66.3 in) (narrowbody) 1,745 mm (68.7 in) (widebody) 1,735 mm (68.3 in) (1988–90) Height 1,320 mm (52.0 in) (1982–87) 1,275 mm (50.2 in) (1988–90) Curb weight 1,260 kg (2,800 lb) (narrowbody) 1,340 kg (3,000 lb) (widebody) The Mitsubishi Starion is a three-door, turbocharged four-cylinder rear-wheel drive four-seat sports car that was in production from 1982 to 1990. It was also marketed in North America as the Conquest under the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth names; both the Starion and Conquest came to an end in 1989. Although preceded by earlier turbocharged designs such as the Porsche 930 (1975), Saab 99 (1978) and the Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2000 Turbo (1980), it is considered to be one of the originators of the modern Japanese turbocharged performance automobile genre.[1][2] The "Starion" name is claimed by Mitsubishi to be a contraction of "Star of Orion", although an urban legend claims that it was intended to be stallion, as a result of an "Engrish" mistranslation.[2][3] Contents 1 Background 2 Overview 3 Models 3.1 Japan 3.2 Australia 3.3 North America 3.4 Europe 4 Motorsports 4.1 Starion 4WD 4.2 Major results circuit 4.2.1 International 4.2.2 Japan 4.3 Major results rally 5 References 6 Further reading [edit] Background The Starion's appearance in 1982 occurred during a period in which a number of Japanese Grand Tourer (GT) sports cars were increasing in popularity. The Starion's turbocharged four-cylinder engine enabled it to be very competitive. During production, the Starion was produced in both a narrowbody and widebody (in later years). The narrow body model ran until late 1986 when the widebody first appeared with visible flared fenders and several performance upgrades including the addition of an intercooler, 5 bolt wheels replacing the four-bolt wheels it had inherited from the rear wheel drive Mitsubishi Galant Lambda. While Japan had a few various versions, in the United States market, there was only one model change when the car was upgraded to the ESI-r (Conquest TSi) model aka the widebody. Later in the US, the SHP model was introduced as a "Sports Handling Package" which included adjustable front and rear struts, and wider 8" front, and 9" rear rims, still 16" diameter of the same look. The SHP was only offered during the 88 and 89 models as a performance option. Notable improvements were made to ALL 88/89 Starions and Conquests however including the a stronger 5 speed transmission casing, and stronger 5 bolt rear axles, both capable of handling higher horsepower and stress. European and Japanese models had a limited slip differential as an option on these cars. It was standard on US models, as is the independent rear suspsension. The Starion and Conquest were also released in Australia with a 2.0 liter engine vs. the standard 2.6 liter G54B powerplant. In the United States, Mitsubishi opted for the G54B Mitsubishi Astron engine with a single-camshaft head (SOHC) rather than the dual cam head, and also for a throttle-body fuel injection setup which mixed the fuel with the air prior to entering the plenum chamber. Notable upgrades include MPI (Multi-Port-Injection) consisting of standalone engine management (programmable computers) to control individual fuel injectors, 1 per cylinder vs. the stock primary and secondary at the trottle body). Production ceased entirely by 1990, and its successor, the GTO was fitted with the mechanicals of the recently demonstrated Mitsubishi HSX Sports Coupe concept vehicle. Many of the performance features of the Starion were integrated into later vehicles and can be found in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, in the Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse. [edit] Overview The Starion used a traditional front-mounted engine with rear-wheel drive layout, which most sports cars use. Many came with a limited slip differential and anti-lock brakes (single channel, rear wheels only) as standard features. The entire chassis was derived from the previous high performance variant of the Mitsubishi Sapporo or Mitsubishi Galant Lambda sports coupe, with a MacPherson strut suspension and swaybars that were fitted to front and rear.[1] Engine capacity was 2.0 L with the Sirius 4G63 2.0 L engine, subsequently featured in DOHC form in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution series of automobiles. However, American customers received the larger Astron G54B 2.6 L engine, but without any additional horsepower. Neither engines were DOHC. After 1987, European Starion models were also fitted with the 2.6 L engine, as was the GSR-VR for Japan. Both engines featured computer controlled fuel injection and turbocharging. Horsepower varied between 150–197 hp (112–147 kW; 152–200 PS) depending mostly upon the turbocharger that was fitted, the presence of an intercooler, and whether the 8-valve or 12-valve head was used. The last of the Leaded Petrol Starion EX's sold in New Zealand had 8 Valves, an Intercooler and 168kW! A naturally-aspirated version known as the GX was also built for the Japanese market, however production ceased in 1983 due to low sales figures. The Starion GX had no power windows, no air conditioning, no independent rear suspension, no fuel injection and did not have power-assisted steering. Seating was a 2+2 arrangement, although the rear seats are not too suitable for large adults. The front seats were adjustable for lumbar, angle, knee support, position and featured variable-angle side-braces. One of the more unusual features was that the seatbelts were located in the doors for the driver and front passenger, and some American models featured electrically operated seatbelts. A five-speed manual transmission was standard in most models, however, an automatic transmission was sold as an option in some markets. The drag coefficient was around 0.32;[1][2] although quite angular, the aerodynamics were quite efficient for the era and around the average for a modern hatchback. It outperformed the Mazda RX-7 and the Nissan 300ZX upon its release.[1] [edit] Models A number of models existed throughout the world during 1982 to 1990. [edit] Japan 2.0 L 4G63 engine, apart from GSR-VR which has 2.6 L [Mitsubishi engine#G54B]. The Japanese domestic market had a large range of Starions to choose from. GX - 1982–1983 (non turbo) GSR-I,GSR-II,GSR-III, GSR-X - 1982–1984 GSR-II, GSR-III,GSR-X,GSR-V - 1985–1986 - can be distinguished from the earlier starions by driving lights in the front bumper GSR-V - 1986–1987 - some had Sirius Dash engine GSR-VR - 1987–1990 (widebody) The Roman numeral after 'GSR' denotes the vehicle specification. Some examples can be found below: GSR-I - base model GSR-II - power steering and electric windows GSR-III - improved audio system, trip computer system, digital dash cluster, and air conditioning. GSR-X - leather interior replaced the cloth, climate control, air conditioning, cruise control [edit] Australia 2.0 L 4G63 engine. Australian vehicles were mostly similar to the European Turbo specification. The J codes below denote the model version, and are found on the Australian Vehicle Information Plates. JA - 1982–1984 JB - 1984–1985 JD - 1985–1987 [edit] North America It was marketed in North America by Mitsubishi as the Starion from 1983 until 1989 and by Chrysler as the Conquest under both the Dodge and Plymouth names from 1984 to 1986 and under the Chrysler name from 1987 until 1989. 2.6 L G54B engine. with TD05-12A Mitsubishi turbocharger Mitsubishi LS ES ESI LE ESI-R - widebody, all others above are narrowbody Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth TSi Technica (this was a narrowbody package without intercooler) [edit] Europe 2.0 L 4G63 engine with MHI TC06-11A turbocharger, apart from GSR-VR which has 2.6 L 4G54 engine with TD05-12A TC.[4] EX II - flatbody with intercooler EX - luxury version Turbo - base model With the exception of Australia, many models were available as either narrowbody or widebody shell styles. 1987 Chrysler Conquest [edit] Motorsports Mitsubishi Starion (lightly modified) The Starion was a prominent competitor in motorsports up to International level during the 1980s and performed well on the circuit in Group A and Group N races of the era. Andy McLennan driving a Simmons drums sponsored Starion was very successful, picking up many race wins and a Monroe championship, this against the semi works car of Colin Blower.[4] In Holland, John Hugenholtz won the over 2L class in the Dutch Championship, with the Colin Blower-prepared Mitsubishi Dealers car. In the United States, the Starion became best known for successes in endurance racing. Starions from Dave Wolin's Team Mitsubishi, with turbocharged 2.6 L G54B engines built by noted Lotus engine guru Dave Vegher, captured the prestigious "Longest Day of Nelson Ledges" 24 hour endurance race four years running from 1984 through 1987.[5] Team Mitsubishi Starions also won the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) U.S. Endurance Championships three of those four years, competing against the fully factory-backed (Wolin's team was only partially sponsored by Mitsubishi) efforts from Chrysler, Audi, Nissan and Mazda. Although not commonly seen in modern motorsports, a number are still raced on both circuit and in special stage rally events, usually by privateers. [edit] Starion 4WD The Starion was not very successful off-road, but found victory in Group A World Rally Championships and Asia Pacific Rally Championships during 1987 and 1988. An all wheel drive version of the Starion was also produced for Group B specifications (one of the few Japanese automobile manufacturers to enter this class), but after an encouraging start as a prototype, it was not homologated before the FIA banned Group B cars for safety reasons. The Starion was converted to all wheel drive by adding a strengthened transfer case from a Pajero behind the transmission. This configuration allowed the engine to be situated well back in the chassis, for improved front/rear weight distribution compared to the Audi Quattro, whose configuration required the engine to be far forward in the car. Although the wheelbase did not change, the use of regular headlights rather than the production model's pop-up headlights allowed the nose to be six inches shorter, as well as saving several pounds in weight. Further weight was saved by the use of carbon fiber for the driveshafts, sumpguard, and lower arms of the suspension, and fiberglass for the hood (bonnet), tailgate, door skins, fenders, bumpers and spoilers, resulting in a final weight of less than 1,000 kg (2,200 lb), lighter than the Audi Quattro. The car was developed with a turbocharged and intercooled version of Mitsubishi's 2.0 L fuel injected engine, but the final goal was to use a turbocharged and intercooled 261 kW (355 PS; 350 hp) version of the Sirius Dash engine that Mitsubishi announced at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show, which switched electronically at 2500 rpm from one inlet valve per cylinder to two. The car was campaigned for Mitsubishi by Team Ralliart in Essex, Great Britain, under rally veteran Andrew Cowan and engineer Alan Wilkinson, who had developed the Audi Quattro for Audi Sport UK. [edit] Major results circuit Team Mitsubishi Starion winning the 1985 Longest Day of Nelson Ledges, 24 hour race, despite heavy rollover crash damage (Note the chicken wire "windshield"). 1987 Escort Endurance Series Championship-winning Team Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R. [edit] International 1984 Australian Production Car Champion 1984 SCCA Nelson Ledges 24 Hour Race 1st 1984 SCCA Playboy Endurance Championship 1st 1984 Silverstone Finale 1st[4] 1985 British Saloon Car Championship 2nd in championship 1985 Guia Race in Macau Grand Prix 3rd 1985 Guia Race in Macau Grand Prix 4th 1985 SCCA Nelson Ledges 24 Hour Race 1st, Despite heavy rollover crash damage. 1985 SCCA Playboy Endurance Championship 1st 1986 SCCA Escort Endurance Championship 2nd 1986 SCCA Nelson Ledges 24 Hour Race 1st 1986 SCCA Showroom Stock A National Championship 1st 1986 Dutch National Touring Car Championship 1st 1987 SCCA Escort Endurance Championship 1st 1987 SCCA Nelson Ledges 24 Hour Race 1st 1988 SCCA Showroom Stock A National Championship 1st 1990 SCCA Showroom Stock A National Championship 1st [edit] Japan 1985 Inter TEC (Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTC)) 4th 1986 SUGO Group A 300 km Race (JTC) 3rd 1986 Race de Nippon Tsukuba (JTC) 1st 1986 Suzaka 300 km Race (JTC) 2nd 1986 All Japan Touring Car Championship 2nd in championship 1987 All Japan Touring Car Race (JTC) 1st 1987 GHiland Touring Car 300 km Race (JTC) 1st 1987 All Japan Touring Car Championship 3rd in championship 1988 Hiland Touring Car 300 km Race (JTC) 2nd [edit] Major results rally Starion 4WD (1984–1986) 1983 Paris-Dakar Rally 1st in Experimental Class 1984 Milles Piste Rally (French Rally Championship) 1st in Prototype Category 1986 Hong Kong-Beijing Rally 2nd 1987 Qutar Rally (Middle East Rally Rally Cote d'Ivoire (World Rally Championship) 4th 1987 Himalayan Rally 1st 1987 Oman Rally (Middle East Rally Championship) 3rd 1988 Scottish Rally (British Rally Championship) 1988 British Open Rally Championship 1st (Pentti Airikkala/Terry Harryman) [edit] References Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Mitsubishi Starion ^ a b c d "Pre-Owned Performance - Mitsubishi Starion", Michael Knowling, Autospeed, Issue 89, July 18, 2000 ^ a b c "The Early Days of Turbo - Part Five", Michael Knowling, Autospeed, Issue 234, June 14, 2003 ^ "Urban Legends Reference Pages: Starion / Stallion Confusion". Snopes.com. http://www.snopes.com/business/misxlate/starion.asp. Retrieved 2010-09-29.  ^ a b c "History of Starion in the U.K". Homepage.ntlworld.com. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mark.stacey1/history.html. Retrieved 2010-09-29.  ^ "Dave Wolin's Team Mitsubishi". Davewolin.com. http://www.davewolin.com/motorspo.htm. Retrieved 2010-09-29.  [edit] Further reading Clarke, R.M. (2001). Starion & Conquest Performance Portfolio 1982-90. Brooklands Books; illustrated edition. 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Sign in Hi : Sign out of Auto Trader Channel Navigation: Cars Bikes Motorhomes & Caravans Used vans Used trucks Farm machinery Used plant machinery Main Site Navigation: Home Used cars Sell a car Car reviews Car insurance More car needs... Compare car loans Check a car's history Value a car Get Auto Trader Insurance More motoring services You are here : Home > Car reviews & news > Mitsubishi i car review Find car reviews Select manufacturer: Select model: Find reviews Mitsubishi i car review Wednesday 06 June 2007 Ten Point Test Auto Trader Ten Point Test rating: 81% With congested cities and carbon footprints at the top of the political agenda, urban motorists are looking for smaller cars which offer practicality, while keeping your green conscience clean. The Mitsubishi i is the first Japanese K-car to hit the UK. It’s been designed to follow strict Japanese guidelines and has been a massive success in the technological capital of the world. But while it’s becoming an icon in Tokyo, how would it fair in the UK’s choc-a-block cities. Adrian Hearn was among the first UK journalists to find out. 1. Looks 7/10 The i’s looks have a genuine love it or hate it feel. Its provocative front reminds us of a magnified insect, while the rear and side of the car are more conservative looking. Its high roofline gives a mini-MPV impression similar to a cross between a Citroen Xsara Picasso and a Smart while the 15-inch alloys add an element of sportiness. Our model was a challenging yellow colour, but finished in a more conventional colour such as silver, the i’s desirability improves substantially. 2. Looks inside 8/10 The interior is very chic. All dials are easy to understand with a digital speedo surrounded by a more traditional rev counter. The seats are comfortable and can easily seat four adults. The centre console is dominated by the CD player with its large dials and the climate-control dials are chunky and easy to use. 3. Practicality 10/10 While it is a small city car, there is plenty of room. This is down to the i’s long wheelbase. Thanks to the high roof, the i can comfortably accommodate tall drivers and passengers, while there is a surprising amount of space in the rear. With the engine situated beneath the boot, luggage space is reduced, but there is still enough room for a weekly shop. But be aware of putting frozen products and milk in the boot as the engine could defrost the items and make the milk curdle. The rear seats fold down flat giving further space. The engine’s positioning makes parking an easy job as you’re closer to the front of the car and vision is improved. 4. Ride and Handling 7/10 Being a small car with a high roofline (1.6-metres) suggests a large amount of body roll. It’s not as bad as the soft suspension suggested and manages roundabouts and sharp corners fairly comfortably. The ride and automatic gearbox are both smooth. 5. Performance 8/10 Due to Japanese regulations, a K-car’s engine must not exceed 660cc or a power output of 64bhp. The i produces 57bhp enabling acceleration from 0-62 mph (100kph) in 14.9 seconds on to 84mph. But as it’s designed for driving around urban areas rather than motorways the top speed is academic. Its burst to 20mph is great and when the automatic gearbox kicks down and you hit the optimum pull of 3000rpm, the i is great fun. 6. Running Costs 9/10 Available in one version only, the £9,000 i seems initially as an expensive choice. But equivalently spec’d smart cars and Citroen C1 are similarly priced, but adverts often promote the cheapest car in the range, while showing a more expensive model.  With a combined fuel economy of 54.6mpg, you could drive the i from Land’s End to John O’Groats for £60. It emits 114g/km of carbon dioxide meaning tax band B with an annual bill of just £35. Mitsubishi is expecting the i to be put into insurance group five, meaning premiums shouldn’t hit the roof. 7. Reliability 8/10 While it’s new to the UK, the i has been a phenomenon in Japan, shifting 37,000 units since January last year. There doesn’t appear to be any issues with reliability and Mitsubishi has a strong name for build quality and dependability. As with all Mitsubishis the i comes with a three-year unlimited mileage warranty, 12-year anti-perforation warranty and three-year European breakdown cover. 8. Safety 8/10 Some feel  lack of protection from small cars, particular with fears for leg injuries with them being right at the front of the car. With the engine mounted at the rear of the car, the driver and passengers are at less threat in a front-on collision with the i having special crumple zones. The i is fitted with two front airbags, while there are ISOFIX child seat mounting points in the rear. The i also boasts anti-lock brakes and EBD (electronic brake distribution) as standard, which helps adjust the braking performance between the front and rear wheels. While it won’t initially be tested in EuroNCAP crash tests, Mitsubishi has carried out provisional tests suggesting it will receive a 5-star JNCAP rating, which is a Japanese rating similar to the European equivalent. Vision is also improved at night with the i benefiting from halogen lights. 9. Equipment 8/10 The i is a well equipped city car. Standard features include air-conditioning, central locking, remote entry, all-round electric windows and an engine immobiliser. 10. X-Factor 8/10 Mitsubishi will only be importing 300 i cars in the short term, making it a more exclusive city motor than the bigger selling smart series. It’s a funky runabout which offers space, practicality, yet is smaller than the average supermini. And this size, with the competent automatic gearbox makes driving through congested areas a walk in the park – but not in the colour we tested, unless you want abuse from school children. Key facts Model tested: Mitsubishi i 660cc Turbo 5dr Automatic On the road price: £8,999 Price range: £8,999 Date tested: June 2007 Road tester: Adrian Hearn Specifications Vehicle Summary Performance & Economy Dimensions Interior/Exterior Safety Vehicle Summary Attribute Value Body style Hatchback Engine size 659 cc Fuel type Petrol Number of doors 5 Number of seats 4 Gearbox type AUTO CO2 emissions 114 g/km Insurance group 4 Vehicle tax band C Standard manufacturers warranty (miles) Unlimited mileage Standard manufacturers warranty (years) 3 years Standard corrosion guarantee 12 years Standard paintwork guarantee 3 years Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. We recommend that you always check the details with the seller prior to purchase. * Fitted as standard To help you understand the technical data read our FAQ Performance And Economy Attribute Value Fuel consumption (urban) 52.3 mpg Fuel consumption (extra urban) 56 mpg Fuel consumption (combined) 54.6 mpg 0 - 62 mph 14.9 seconds Top speed 84 mph Cylinders 3 Valves 12 v Engine power 57 bhp Engine torque 62 lbs/ft Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. We recommend that you always check the details with the seller prior to purchase. * Fitted as standard To help you understand the technical data read our FAQ Dimensions Attribute Value Height 1600 mm Height inclusive roof rails No details available Length 3395 mm Wheelbase 2550 mm Width 1475 mm Width including mirrors No details available Fuel tank capacity 35 litres Gross vehicle weight 1300 kg Luggage capacity (seats down) No details available Luggage capacity (seats up) 246 litres Max loading weight 400 kg Max roof load No details available Max towing weight (braked) No details available Max towing weight (unbraked) No details available Minimum kerb weight 900 kg Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 9 metres Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. We recommend that you always check the details with the seller prior to purchase. * Fitted as standard To help you understand the technical data read our FAQ Interior/Exterior Interior features 50:50 split back rear seat Anti-odour air filter Climate control air conditioning Cloth upholstery Coathanger (1) Coin Box Credit card slot Driver's seat height adjustment Floor console box Folding rear seatbacks Front access support grip Front accessory power socket Front cupholders Front map reading lights Glovebox Height adj front head restraints Height adj rear head restraints Interior light with delay Isofix rear child seat fastenings Leather gearknob Leather steering wheel Silver interior door handles Sunvisors 4 speakers Stereo radio/CD player Fuel range indicator Power Steering Remote fuel flap release Exterior features Body colour bumpers Body colour door handles Electric folding door mirrors Electric front and rear windows with anti-trap and driver's one touch operation Electrically adjustable door mirrors Headlamp levelling Privacy glass (rear side windows and rear screen) Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe setting Roof mounted aerial Variable intermittent front wash/wipe Metallic paint 15" alloy wheels Tyre inflation kit Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. We recommend that you always check the details with the seller prior to purchase. * Fitted as standard To help you understand the technical data read our FAQ Safety 3 point seatbelts on all seatsABS+Electronic Brake force DistributionDriver and passenger SRS airbagsEngine immobiliserKey in reminderLocking wheel nutsRemote central locking with internal switch Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. 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Categories: Wheels & WingsViews: 48,010 | Average Rating: 4.50 | Added: 07-Dec-06 Favorite On: nismo4 kjj0506 Comments on Wrecking A Turbo Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII 13 Comments | Add Comment Dumbasses The Evo is not a "Ricer" or a "shitbox". the Evo is a high perforance machine, that can keep up with lambo's and Ferrari's. it's one of the most famous tuners around (civics don't count as legitimate tuners in my opinion) and may possibly be even more respected and well known than the Nissan Skyline, which is certainly no slouch either. I hate idiot Muscle/exotic/European car fans who assume that any car that comes out of Japan is rice. that said The driver here doesn't deserve to be driving an Evo. He's a dumbass who obviously doesn't know a damn thing about circuit racing. you don't slide around corners like that in a circuit race. at the beginning i thought it was a Drift race, but as sad as i am that a beautiful evo was destroyed, that's what the dumbass gets By X32WaysToDie 1288220199 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 1077919432 0 wicked.. damn.. TOTALED.. ps who knows where the engine and transaxles go to,,, ? By Turbon20 1231979950 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 9562578 0 damn i love this car !!!!!!!!!!! By sabmensio 1215121791 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 9245374 0 Fail Lol ricers. By kajidono 1178438671 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 5259199 0 Bad luck Nice car, Nice driver. But, bad luck. By [SaN] 1174648703 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 4805199 0 we don't care if the drivers alive... but............. the car....... By Thyobear 1165649713 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 3606790 0 :( poor car By mustang06 1165812769 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 3286759 1 Great music! Who does the piece at the end? By He219A7 1165538293 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 3592270 0 How is he going to pick up his groceries now By HKUSP9MM 1165522514 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 2504317 0 ha ha dumbass!!!!!!!!!! what a fitting end for a shitbox racer!!!!!! By rbiddle 1165508141 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 2570263 0 lol my cousins going to have a heart attack after seeing this clip, he loves evo's By KinG101 1165506322 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove 1250654 0 Too bad! he was going pretty well, too bad for that one mistake :( Dont give up! 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