Mitsubishi RPM 7000

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Mitsubishi RPM 7000

Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	2001
Designer	Mike Desmond
Body and chassis
Class	Concept car
Body style	Sports crossover

The Mitsubishi RPM 7000 is a concept car designed by the Cypress, California Design Studio of Mitsubishi Motors and exhibited at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. Displayed alongside the Mitsubishi ASX, the two vehicles represented the company's vision for sporty, stylish crossover SUVs.^[1] However, while the ASX defined Mitsubishi's production plans, the RPM 7000 was a more radical styling exercise and an overt celebration of the company's motorsport heritage.^[2] The World Rally Championship-winning Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the Dakar Rally-winning Mitsubishi Pajero provided the engine and drivetrain, while chief stylist Mike Desmond acknowledged the influence of Formula One in the "nosecone" front grille and hood.^[2] Elements of rallying and GT racing were also incorporated. Other unusual elements included the teardrop silhouette, side exit exhaust pipe, and the suicide doors on the passenger side only.^[2]

Although it was speculated that the RPM could make it to production within two years of its exhibition, these rumours proved unfounded.^[3]

References

↑ "Mitsubishi to Hold Global Debut of Two Concept Vehicles At 2001 NAIAS", MMNA press release, December 20, 2000
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Mitsubishi Motors RPM 7000 has deep roots in rally racing", Automotive Intelligence
↑ "Rapid people mover or revs per minute?", WebWombat.com.au, February 2002

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