When did Diamond Star Motors end?
(MMMA) in 1995, four years after Mitsubishi took sole control of the plant, and from 2002 to 2016 its official name had been Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc….Diamond-Star Motors.
| Type | Division |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 1985 |
| Defunct | November 2015 |
| Headquarters | 100 N. Mitsubishi Motorway, Normal, Illinois 61761, United States |
Where was the DSM plant located?
DSM was founded in 1985. They broke ground on a plant in Normal, Illinois, in 1986.
What kind of car is a talon?
The Eagle Talon is a two-door 2+2, front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) hatchback coupé manufactured and marketed from 1989 until 1998 and sold by Eagle along with rebadged variants the Plymouth Laser and Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Who made the Eagle Talon?
The Eagle Talon is a two-door 2+2, front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) hatchback coupé manufactured and marketed from 1989 until 1998 and sold by Eagle along with rebadged variants the Plymouth Laser and Mitsubishi Eclipse….
| Eagle Talon | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
Is the 3000GT a DSM?
I look at it this way: The 3000GT (GTO) and Stealth are both straight JDM. The are both built in Japan, using all Japanese parts. (Did they even make the Stealth plastics in the US?) They are not DSM’s, and they are not part of the Diamond Star contract.
Is Starion a JDM?
The Mitsubishi Starion was one of the good JDM sporting selections in the 80s. Many lusted for its turbocharged engine and bulging bodywork. How practical is it to own one in today’s time though? Performance cars were a thing during the decade and carried over onto the 90s.
What engine is in Mitsubishi Starion?
| Mitsubishi Starion | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0 L G63B turbo I4 2.6 L G54B turbo I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,435 mm (95.9 in) |
What does Diamond Star Motors stand for?
Diamond-Star Motors. Diamond-Star Motors ( DSM) was an automobile -manufacturing joint venture between the Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). The name came from the parent companies’ respective logos: three diamonds (Mitsubishi) and a penta star (Chrysler).
What happened to Diamond Star Motors?
Diamond-Star Motors may be gone, but the vehicles that resulted from this joint manufacturing venture continue to reside in the garages of automotive enthusiasts everywhere. The term “Diamond Star” came from the logos of the two companies involved: The diamonds of the Mitsubishi Logo mixed with the pentagram of the Chrysler logo.
Is Diamond Star Motors the same as Mitsubishi?
Diamond-Star Motors was officially renamed Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc. (MMMA) in 1995, four years after Mitsubishi took sole control of the plant, and from 2002 to 2016 its official name had been Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) Manufacturing Division.
Who offers DSM aftermarket parts?
Modern Automotive Performance got its start offering DSM aftermarket parts, and we continue to be the authority for anyone who owns one of these beloved performance sedans from 1990 to 1999.