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The Mitsubishi Magna is a mid-size auto which was available between May 1985 plus September 2005 by Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited.Before Magna, Mitsubishi did have a big family auto with rival the Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore inside the shape

The Mitsubishi Magna is a mid-size auto which was available between May 1985 plus September 2005 by Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited. Manufactured at the Tonsley Park assembly plant, Magna spanned 3 decades before being changed by the Mitsubishi 380. Their four-cylinder plus V6 machines were furthermore produced by MMAL inside South Australia, at the Lonsdale plant.
Before Magna, Mitsubishi did have a big family auto with rival the Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore inside the shape of the 6-cylinder Chrysler Valiant, that was inherited on MMAL's takeover of Chrysler Australia's surgery inside 1980. However, the Valiant was place from manufacturing the following year, creating the Sigma MMAL's biggest providing.
Whenever Sigma's substitution became due, MMAL opined a car's width became a important element with Australian motorists whom have traditionally favoured big vehicles. As a outcome, with compete more effectively up against the large-sized Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore, past Chrysler technicians today functioning for MMAL, developed a wider mid-sized automobile specific for the Australian marketplace. They accomplished this by splicing an additional 6.6 cm appropriate down the center of Japan's mid-sized Mitsubishi Galant sedan, with create the special Mitsubishi Magna range. Given the inherent room efficiency of front-wheel-drive relative with rear-wheel-drive platforms, this authorized MMAL to provide a passenger cabin that has been because spacious, when not more spacious, than which of the market-dominant Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore.
Over the years, Magna grew inside size plus available V6 energy plus All-Wheel-Drive, the latter with compete against its rivals' perception of better dynamics from RWD. The Magna was the initially all-new Australian produced Mitsubishi car, changed by the FWD Mitsubishi 380 sedan, that became the next plus last of Australian produced Mitsubishi auto, on MMAL's closure of its South Australian creation facilities inside 2008.

Magna was reengineered within the ground-up inside 1991, with all the introduction of the heavier sedan plus wagon based found on the Japanese Mitsubishi Diamante plus Sigma hardtop. Unlike its Japanese cousins, the 2nd-generation Magna showcased traditional B-pillars plus suspensions designs and also no advanced electronics.


1991–1994 TR Magna Elite sedan


1994–1996 TS Magna Executive sedan
Despite this, the Australian-made TR Magna range was tailored with be exported as well as its build standard reflected this technology aim. Indeed, for the first-time With this fresh generation Magna, for the very first time inside its history, MMAL built a 2-tier deluxe range, called the Verada Ei plus Xi. Both Magna plus Verada shared the same body, nevertheless, the latter showcased bigger bumper bars to satisfy export marketplace protection practices, plus more deluxe fittings including electronic suspension control found on the top of the range Verada Xi.
TR Magna was more effective than its predecessor, notwithstanding carrying over the venerable "Astron II" engine - this time reworked plus fitted with EFI. This was over the range except for the base model GLX, that stayed carbureted. While Australia continued with endure the early 1990s recession, MMAL's dreams with battle against Ford plus Holden with a 6-cylinder Magna stayed about hold.
Finally, inside 1993, with all the economy recovering plus oil costs restabilised following the Gulf War, a V6 engine was indeed available about Magna for the very first time inside its history - albeit because an alternative. The V6 was just accessible found on the Executive that moreover had 15 inch wheels along with a different inside trim.


1994 TS Magna Executive
The V6 was effectively the same device which had driven the deluxe KR Verada range because late 1991. Both TR/KR's Astron II plus V6 were designed with run about either regular or premium unleaded gas, with all the respective force plus torque outputs about either gas being: 98 kW at 4750 rpm / 212 N·m at 3750 rpm or *102 kW at 4750 rpm / 220 N·m at 4000 rpm for the 4-cylinder; 120 kW at 5500 rpm / 235 N·m at 4000 rpm or 124 kW at 5500 rpm / 244 N·m at 3000 rpm for the V6.
TS
All models were facelifted inside March 1994, therefore creating the new TS Magna plus KS Verada. Their respective machines were further upgraded, when Verada benefitted from additional for-export fittings like more distinctive front grille plus multi-parabola headlights plus additional equipment with distinguish it within the increasingly prevalent Magna V6. The sturdy establishment of the Verada because the deluxe flagship, plus upmarket shift of the Magna SE, lead to the demise of the Magna Elite.


1994–1996 TS Magna Executive sedan
In a show of self-confidence with demonstrate MMAL's ability with build top quality vehicles, with all the TR Magna wagon, Australia became truly the only source of Diamante-based wagons for Japan, inside thus doing, planting the source for a future planet export system.
The ensuing premium export adaptation of the V6 wagon was available nearby because the Mitsubishi KS Verada Touring wagon inside December 1995 inside a limited edition of just 81 manuals plus 99 automatics. In Japan it was available inside little numbers because the Diamante wagon.
TS Magna was changed by the all-new TE series inside 1996, nonetheless, TS wagons stayed for sale as much as 1997 pending the delayed arrival of the TE-based wagon.
TR
GLX
Executive
Executive V6
SE
Elite
TS
GLX
Executive
Executive V6
SE
SE V6
The SE contained most inside updates within the Verada, including force windows plus red door lights. The bumpers were additionally body colored, still they were the less Magna variant.
V6-SI sedan

The carburetor functions about Bernoulli's principle: the quicker air moves, the lower its static stress, as well as the high its dynamic stress. The throttle linkage refuses to straight control the flow of fluid gas. Instead, it actuates carburetor mechanisms that meter the flow of air being pulled into the engine. The speed of the flow, plus consequently its stress, determines the amount of gas drawn into the airstream.
Whenever carburetors are utilized inside aircraft with piston machines, specialized designs plus attributes are required with avoid gas starvation throughout inverted flight. Later motors employed an early shape of gas injection termed as a stress carburetor.
Many creation carbureted machines have a single carburetor along with a matching consumption manifold which divides plus transports the air gas mixture with the consumption valves, though certain machines employ numerous carburetors about split heads. Multiple carburetor motors were moreover popular enhancements for changing motors inside the USA within the 1950s with mid-1960s, and throughout the following decade of high-performance muscle vehicles fueling different chambers of the engine's intake manifold.
Older machines selected updraft carburetors, where the air enters from under the carburetor plus exits from the best. This had the benefit of not "flooding" the engine, because any fluid gas droplets might fall from the carburetor rather of into the consumption manifold; it additionally lent itself with employ of a oil bathtub air cleaner, where a pool of oil under a mesh element under the carburetor is sucked up into the mesh as well as the air is drawn by the oil-covered mesh; this was an powerful program inside a time whenever paper air filters didn't exist.
Beginning inside the late 1930s, downdraft carburetors were the top sort for automotive employ inside the United States. In Europe, the sidedraft carburetors changed downdraft because free room inside the engine bay reduced as well as the employ of the SU-type carburetor improved. Many little propeller-driven aircraft motors nonetheless employ the updraft carburetor shape.
Outboard engine carburetors are usually sidedraft, considering they need to be stacked 1 over the different inside purchase with feed the cylinders inside a vertically oriented cylinder block.

The key drawback of basing a carburetor's surgery about Bernoulli's principle is the fact that, being a fluid dynamic device, the stress reduction inside a venturi seems with be proportional with the square of the consumption air speed. The gas jets are much small plus limited primarily by viscosity, thus which the gas flow seems with be proportional with the stress difference. So jets sized for full energy tend with starve the engine at lower speed plus piece throttle. Most commonly this has been corrected by utilizing numerous jets. In SU plus different movable jet carburetors, it was corrected by differing the jet size. For cold beginning, a different principle was selected inside multi-jet carburetors. A flow resisting valve called a choke, synonymous with the throttle valve, was located upstream of the principal jet with lessen the consumption stress plus suck more gas from the jets.

The TF Range was introduced inside the initial half of 1997 plus consisted of five versions: Executive, Advance, Altera, Altera LS plus Sports. The imported 2.4-Litre 4-cylinder engine was watched just inside the Executive. These vehicles had upgraded inside trims plus redesigned wheel covers plus showcased a speed-limit chime plus cup holders. The Executive plus Advance were identical inside appearance nevertheless the Advance had a different inside trim plus was fitted because standard with airbags plus ABS. The full colour-coded Altera plus Altera LS introduced energy windows plus many additional choices like double front airbags. Manual transmissions became just accessible about Executive, Advance, Solara plus Sports. From June with August 1998, a limited edition Solara was introduced which included all Advance qualities because standard, plus: factory alloy wheels; colour-coding; "Solara" badging found on the back doorways at the bottom right-hand side of the boot.


1997–1998 TF Magna Executive wagon


1997–1998 TF Magna Executive sedan
The TF Sports was obtainable in just 4 colours: Paris White, Calypso Red, Nautilus Blue, plus Frontier Green, the latter 2 colors being fresh with the TF range. It carried all of the standard highlights of the Executive model about that it was based, and a back spoiler, red side strip, 16" alloy wheels, plus distinctive inside trims including an aluminium facia for the instruments surrounds. Its V6 was because standard about all Magna's, yet, it can be optioned with a 4-speed automatic transmission featuring for the very first time about an Australian-built auto, a "tiptronic" manual mode. The Sports had improved handling characteristics because of the addition of a 18 mm back swaybar, 11% firmer back springs, firmer upper control arm plus trailing arm bushes, plus suspension height lowered by 10 mm. Options included double airbags plus ABS. This certain variation represented MMAL's foray into the Australian stylish family passenger vehicle sector, and also an initial plus about overdue departure within the more traditional Japanese method of thinking. TF Sport's creation ceased following September 1998.
Many brand-new colors, Astral Blue, Lugano Green plus Burra) were introduced throughout the later creation of the TF range as well as the final device built came out inside December 1998. The 3.5-Litre KF Verada's were identical with the past KE, except for a some updates like the speed-limit chime. Regarding 60,000 TF Magna's were built plus over 5,000 KF Verada's for Australian roads.
TH


1999–2000 TH Magna Advance sedan
The TH Range was introduced early inside 1999 with all the earliest examples integrated December 1998. The expense of the upgrade reached $12 million. There were certain updates with the simple shape of the auto, including a more aggressive front grille, redesigned back, revised interior designs, complete fresh designs inside the wheel covers plus alloy wheels. Air conditioning was produced standard over the range. A amount of color changes occurred: Calypso Red was changed with Sienna Red, when Sable Black pearl took the area of Embassy gray. Riversand, a brand-new, sturdy beige metallic color, was equally introduced inside April 1999 and also Mawson White, a brighter more pure white, plus Pewter, that changed Silverleaf. Island Blue plus Glacier Green were 2 alternative hot colors selected found on the TH yet are uncommon. The 2.4-Litre engine was dropped; the 3.0-Litre V6 was fitted found on the Executive; when all alternative models inherited the past 3.5-Litre V6. This Magna said the honours of being the initial Australian-made auto with a 4-channel ABS featuring an Electronic Brake-force Distribution program - a Bosch 5.3 component. Another modern key feature was an 8-function trip computer plus integrated anti-theft alert program. The line up was: Executive; Advance; Altera LS plus Sports.
MMAL additionally became the initially Australian producer to provide a traction control program called "TCL" that has been switchable plus initially accessible just about Magna Sports. A limited edition Solara was re-introduced later in 1999 and the V6 Si of April 2000. Altera LS was discontinued at the finish of 1999, due with its nearness with the Verada Ei model. The 1999 models lacked V6 badges nevertheless the 2000 models frequently showcased V6 badge found on the back lower proper end of the boot lid. The last TH models built between May plus June 2000, were 1000 Executive LS units, that were synonymous with the discontinued Altera LS nevertheless without force windows, double airbags plus somewhat not completely colour-coded.
Magna Sports participated inside the Australian GT Production Car Championship, with differing successes at the hands of MMAL's engineer plus privateer, Robert Chadwick. The car showcased front limited slip differential later brought with creation found on the TJ Magna Ralliart.
TJ
With the release of the TJ series inside July 2000, Magna presented itself with a more aggressive styling. The car's total form stayed the same because the past TE with TH range, except for a raised central section for the bonnet ending with a beak splitting the front grille, generating certain journalists coin the phrase "bird of prey". Magna Sports as well as the modern VR-X model showcased the same one-unit turn-light/headlights because Verada. At the back, the bootlid showcased a recessed centre section plus new tailgate lenses with circular lights.


2002–2003 TJ II Magna Advance sedan


2000–2002 TJ Magna Executive 3.0L wagon


2000–2002 TJ Magna Sports sedan inside the rarest color of the range


2002–2003 kJ II Verada Ei wagon


2002–2003 kJ II Verada Xi sedan
A unique new-chromed Mitsubishi badge was furthermore introduced, substituting the more conventional red triple diamonds. MMAL's proposal with utilize black triple Mitsubishi diamonds because a distinguishing feature of the Magna sports range was denied by Japan's traditional administration. Another outside change inside the TJ model was the substitution of the chrome-look window surround with a more contemporary black installing.
The TJ range composed Executive, Advance, Sports as well as the unique VR-X model. Many brand-new colors were introduced including a surprisingly bright Island Blue plus Glacier Green, that were discontinued following just a some months of creation. In May 2001, a fresh darker Pacific Blue color was introduced with substitute the really said 2 colors plus Flame Red was additionally reintroduced with the range, largely for the Ralliart model. Sapphire Blue plus Daintree Green were furthermore added plus were prevalent colors. Grey plus Beige inside choices were created accessible with any outdoor color inside the Executive/Advance, with Grey otherwise the standard, becoming truly the only way found on the Series II provided its better sales recognition. Equipment degrees improved inside the TJ series with a driver's airbag plus CD player today standard over the range.
The modern range carried over the past 3.0-Litre 6G72 V6 for the Executive models, that was shortly dropped following the initially series inside favour of the 3.5-Litre 6G74 V6 with be fitted with all models.. The 3.5-Litre was somewhat modified offering it an initial energy output of 150 kW, improved with 155 kW - from the mildly high compression ratio a Karman Vortex airflow meter - at the release of the TJ series II.
Unlike 6G74-based motors inside Japan, the Australian-built V6s nevertheless had 24 valves nevertheless utilized a SOHC shape rather of the more complex plus costly double overhead cam shape. For the first-time, a factory-fitted LPG choice was prepared accessible about Executive plus Advance models with those machines delivering the maximum force of 143 kW at 5000 rpm plus maximum torque of 296 N·m at 4000 rpm.
Automatic Sports plus VR-X models were today fitted with a 5-speed transmission, generating Mitsubishi the initially Australian producer with go beyond the then well-known 4-speeds. Meanwhile, manual transmissions were dropped within the wagons, that gained standard automatic transmissions.
VR-X plus Sports today showcased a bigger 2.5" free flowing sports exhaust program, minor ECU mapping plus cam tweaks which boosted energy as much as 163 kW, causing a reasonably stylish exhaust tone plus performance with eclipse alternative established Australian stylish sedans plus even bite at the heels of the V8 Ford Falcon XR8 plus supercharged V6 HSV XU6. Sports plus VR-X's shared engine was labelled "High Output" powerplant, with distinguish it from its 150-155 kW cousin. The Sports showcased full colour-coding, 16"x6" alloy wheels with standard tyres, improved suspension plus swaybars, along with a back wing. Additionally with these qualities, the mechanically synonymous VR-X showcased full colour-coding, aggressively styled front plus back bumper spoiler extensions, wheel arch extensions, side skirts plus round chrome exhaust tip. At the time, the TJ Sports plus VR-X models proven with function as the quickest Australian-made, naturally aspirated 6-cylinder cars compared to their rivals, the AU Ford Falcon XR6 & Falcon XR8, V6-supercharged Holden Commodore S plus even HSV XU6. These mechanicals were later fitted with the automatic-only Verada models, therefore creating the limited edition TJ-series Verada GTV model. The Verada GTV was exported plus available inside the USA because the Diamante VR-X, featuring 16" alloy wheels within the Magna Sports.


2001 TJ Magna VR-X Limited Edition
In May 2001, MMAL introduced about 220 Magna VR-X Limited Edition featuring hot distinctive Bridgestone GridII-shod 17"x7" alloy wheels, specific black brake calipers plus black door handles, all piece of the Luxury Pack, that moreover included colour-coded element black cloth trim/Howe leather inside blue or red with matching instruments fascia depending about chosen outdoor colours; twin-tone silver/black leather steering wheel; silver centre consoles; chrome gear selector plate; upgraded sound program with in-dash 4 CD stacker plus extended trip computer. A sunroof was additionally optional. As far because standard Magna's were worried, a limited edition included the Executive-based, Magna Limited Edition, that showcased the following Verada fittings: full leather trim, front parabolica headlights plus fog lights.
In mid 2001, a mid-cycle update model called the TJ2 was introduced, to not be confused with all the TJ Series 2 that followed inside 2002. A key TJ2 upgrade, for illustration about VR-X models, was climate control from Verada. The top-of-the-range status of the Magna VR-X was completely reinforced with all the Limited Edition's 17"x7" alloy wheels becoming standard as well as the Sports was additionally being assigned a small back wing plus both models stayed unchanged into the series 2.


TJ Magna Limited Edition interior
The TJ Series 2, dropped the 3.0-Litre V6 inside favour of the 3.5-Litre V6 about all models, plus added standard ABS over the range plus "tiptronic" with all 4-speed automatic models. Sports plus VR-X was unchanged because mid 2001.
In October 2001, MMAL's drive with scroll off perceptions of conservatism cause the showcasing of 2 prototypes at which year's Sydney Motorshow: a Magna Ralliart plus Magna Sportswagon. The latter became a Magna wagon with Sports/VR-X mechanicals along with a full bodykit. The Magna Ralliart became a further development of the VR-X, as well as the many effective Magna ever tailored toleverage off Mitsubishi's globe rally prowess. In truth, its total styling was based found on the famous AWD Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution range, inside specific the front bumper bar as well as its bi-plane back wing inspired by the limited edition Lancer Evolution VI TME. Among alternative elements, inside prototype shape, Magna Ralliart was mentioned with feature AWD plus full Recaro seats plus steering wheel, because piece of the loud black plus bright red interior. 500 individually numbered Ralliarts were built.


TJ Magna Ralliart
Due with budget constraints, but, the Ralliart was brought with marketplace inside FWD just, with cheaper though more comfortable plus supportive Mitsubishi-derived sport seats plus steering wheel, and silver inside upgrade trims for the centre system plus tunnel, because showcased found on the deluxe pack of the 2001 Magna VR-X Limited Edition. Mechanically, it showcased Pirelli-shod 17"x7" Enkei alloy wheels plus suspension components and upsized brake disks. Its engine was nevertheless a SOHC "6G74" yet with a more aggressive cam profile, modified head plus combustion room, remapped ECU along with a free-flowing extractors for a maximum 180 kW. Ralliart was accessible with either a 5-speed guide or 5-speed "tiptronic" automatic transmission. The automatics were synonymous with the Sports/VR-X models, because they showcased the same "TCL" traction control device, rather of the LSD which was exclusive with the manual Ralliart's. Eventually, Mitsubishi equally introduced a Sports wagon previewed with all the Ralliart at the 2001 Sydney Motorshow.
To spur sales, spearheaded by VR-X, the TJ Magna range was the official car of the global 'Tour Down Under' cycling event held inside Adelaide, South Australia, where these cars plus V6 machines were produced. Between 2002 plus 2003, MMAL equally available yellow color way, with renew interest inside its performance Magna's.
In 2001, a Magna TJ Sports earned class C/D of the GT-Production "Showroom Showdown" Enduro race at Bathurst, with a RWD Magna V8 entered inside the V8 Future Touring class of the Australian Super Touring Class Championship.
Ongoing speculation of the Adelaide plant's closure forced MMAL with launch extensive advertising advertisments plus promotions, including free servicing plus cash-back has. Total manufacturing ended inside 2001 achieving 43,492 units, with 19,215 TJ/KJ models exported with the US, New Zealand, Puerto Rico as well as the Middle East.


Standard TJ II Sports AWD interior
In 2001, Magna VR-X was voted the best-value performance automobile found on the Australian marketplace with a News Limited panel of motoring journalists. In 2002, the KJ Diamante equally claimed New Zealand's Car of the Year honor for 'Best Large Car'.
By 2002, following a TJ Series II model featuring just minor equipment updates plus side impact bars because about export models, Mitsubishi introduced an AWD Magna plus Verada range. It was the initial Australian-produced sedan with feature AWD, plus selected a program dubbed "Quadtec" with further leverage off Mitsubishi's global rally history. The AWD model became a $7 million spin-off of the existing TJ Magna range, whipping the Ford Territory as well as the Holden Adventra with the market with claim the title of the initially mass-built AWD passenger vehicle. As an apart, inside the 1970s Ford Australia yielded an AWD XY Falcon, yet this had been a commercial utility.
The AWD program proven with be mechanically reliable with improved handling compared with its FWD just variation, albeit at the expense of lower performance plus gas expenditure due with mechanical revisions plus additional fat. With Magna today contending perfectly inside terms of total size, the AWD development was an attempt by MMAL with countertop Australians' lengthy held perception which its perennial RWD rivals - Ford Falcon plus Holden Commodore - available greater handling. This cause an advertising campaign incorrectly depicting a VT Commodore plus AU Falcon oversteering wildly from control about a dirt bend, inferring which RWD was hazardous plus lethal. Both Holden plus Ford objected, intimidating legal action as well as the commercial with its fictional portrayal of handling was removed plus apologies issued inside papers. Despite all this, the Magna AWD failed with supply any noticeable boost inside sales.
The AWD plus Verada shared the 154 kW/310 N·m engine, when the Sports had a 159 kW/318 N·m adaptation. Those force plus torque outputs - plus performance - were down about equal FWD Magna’s due with the area specifications plus restrictions located found on the Sports free flowing exhaust program, as well as the additional fat of the AWD driveline components depending about model plus equipment levels). Official fuel usage figures were additionally marginally high than similar FWD models. Due with budget plus development constraints, the TL Magna VR-X AWD was furthermore limited with 16-inch alloy wheels rather of the FWD's 17x7-inch wheels.
Original AWD sales projections were for 300 sales monthly, nevertheless sales figures by August 2003 showed which just 150 AWD Magna's were being available monthly. The AWD program was accessible just about sedans plus just with all the 5-speed "tiptronic" automatic transmission of the FWD Magna Sports/VR-X plus Verada. The AWD model was introduced towards the finish of the TJ model lifetime, inside late inside 2002. Fleets plus rental agencies are attributed because the customers of the all initial creation, with private sales following within the beginning of 2003.
In TL guise – with Sports models today renamed because VR – aside within the driving plus handling characteristics, MMAL relied about minimal badging with distinguish the AWD vehicles from FWD models. In TL VR guise, the AWD model was selected by the New South Wales authorities force, very inside the Sydney area. In terms of motoring contests, the TL Magna was entered inside the Australian Cup class of the Australian Rally Championship, winning which Cup about first inside 2004, being truly the only vehicle entered inside the class. Production of AWD models ceased inside 2005, whenever it was discontinued with all the release of the hot, FWD plus sedan-only, Mitsubishi 380.

A minor facelift, dubbed the TW series, was introduced inside late 2004 plus is differentiated by 'Series II' badging plus colour-coded headlight surrounds. This was with become the last ever Magna.
Three hot colors were introduced: Platinum metallic, Zen pearl, plus Fusion metallic. Zen plus Fusion were just prepared accessible about VR-X plus VR wagon models.
With slowing sales, MMAL established an extended guarantee campaign relevant with all vehicles available from 1 December 2004. The fresh guarantee system extended full manufacturer's coverage from 3 years with 5 years or 130,000 km, plus gave a further 5 years or 30,000 km coverage found on the driveline components with the authentic owner just. Additionally, MMAL introduced an advertising campaign which starred MMAL's then CEO Tom Phillips, whom told possible buyers "If you could discover a better built automobile – purchase it!”. This approach recycled the advertising chosen by Chrysler inside the USA inside the 1980s, whenever Lee Iacocca gave American auto customers synonymous information.
Both tips aided decrease the quantity of stockpiled cars - an significant requirement inside the lead-up with the release of the Magna's substitution, the Mitsubishi 380.
While hot vehicle customers mostly ignored them, TL plus TW Magna's became prevalent inside the 2nd hand marketplace provided their sound technology, security plus - unfortunately - low resale values due with the never-ending speculation which engulfed MMAL's Australian manufacturing until its demise inside March 2008. In certain, ex-government fleet vehicles became favored for conversion with taxi use inside South Australia - the birthplace of Magna.