Scorpion

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The Mitsubishi Galant Lambdaᵂ hardtop coupe was sold as Dodge Challenger/Plymouth Sapporo in North America and as the Chrysler Scorpion in Australia.

Overview

The Lambda was the last of the RWD Galants, except for the A180 Mitsubishi Starionᵂ sports car.

1976-1979 A120 Mitsubishi Galant Lambda
1980-1984 A160 Mitsubishi Galant Lambda
1978-1980 Dodge Challenge/Plymouth Sapporo 1.6 or 2.6
1981-1984 Dodge Challenge/Plymouth Sapporo 2.6

The 2nd generation Lambda (1981-1984) featured similar but restyled bodywork, and a larger, better-riding chassis.

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Brakes

Australia-assembled Scorpion used the same PBR brake caliper as Brakes#120Y.

Wheels

14" alloys
Post 271115 ☁

Engine

Engine Swaps#Astron 2.6 in Datsun 1200

Rear Axle Assembly

Scorpion rear axle assembly can be narrowed to fit a 1200 and the right spring perches welded on.

Borg Warner in Australia-assembled models
Japan-built
* 7.5" 10-bolt same a Pajero L300 2WD
* 8.0" L300 4WD rear diff

The Japan diff is 90mm wider than a 1200 diff, and is good for 250 ft. lbs torque

Album 903 Album 919 Album 920

Mitsubishi Scorpion 10" rear discs
Album 3926 Album 3925

^POST 215/40R16 tires on 16x7" rims