THE FTO MODELS
An Overview Of The FTO Models 
The FTO was manufactured between Oct 1994 and Aug 2000 in a number of variants, but remained a 'grey import' outside of Japan and was not officially recognised by UK Mitsubishi Dealers until its very last years of production. The official MMC used vehicle Red Zebra import program did not begin until Aug 1998. 
Finding a 'factory-correct' FTO is a very rare event these days, but if you're interested in discovering the details of the full model range at inception then this broad guide may interest you enough to find out more from enthusiastic Club Members, or by adding your own knowledge to our Club Archives. There's a newcomer's 'What To Look Out For' buyer's guide too.
The 3 FTO engines and a very broad guide to some of the OEM models, Oct 1994 - Aug 2000
Intro Dates: October 1994–February 1997
(Pre-Facelift models) & February 1997–August 1999 (Facelift Models)
The 1.8 Litre SOHC 16-valve Inline Four.
Models: GS
The 2.0 Litre DOHC v6 24-valve (Non-MIVEC).
Models: GR / GX / GX Aero
The 2.0 Litre DOHC v6 24-valve MIVEC.
Models: GPX / GP / GPvR / GPvR Aero
The FTO was manufactured between Oct 1994 and Aug 2000 in a number of variants, but remained a 'grey import' outside of Japan and was not officially recognised by UK Mitsubishi Dealers until its very last years of production. 

The official MMC used vehicle Red Zebra import program did not begin until Aug 1998. 
Finding a 'factory-correct' FTO is a very rare event these days, but if you're interested in discovering the details of the full model range at inception then this broad guide may interest you enough to find out more from Forum Sections and enthusiastic Club Members. or you can add your own knowledge to our Club Archives. There's a newcomer's 'What To Look Out For' buyer's guide too.
The 3 FTO engines and a very broad guide to some of the OEM models, Oct 1994 - Aug 2000
Intro Dates: October 1994–February 1997 (Pre-Facelift models) & February 1997–August 1999 (Facelift Models)
The 1.8 Litre SOHC 16-valve Inline Four.
Models: GS
The 2.0 Litre DOHC v6 24-valve (Non-MIVEC).
Models: GR / GX / GX Aero
The 2.0 Litre DOHC v6 24-valve MIVEC.
Models: GPX / GP / GPvR / GPvR Aero
Images include transmission type (AT = Auto and MT = Manual), plus model VIN Code.
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A whole range of variations exist between the OEM models and years;
From seat patterns, suspension type, lights, climate control, sensors, etc., along with an OE Options choice. Subsequently, there was (and remains) a wide choice of aftermarket items that could be added by owners. 
As initial 'grey imports' to the UK, and with only used FTO vehicles on the market today, owners may well have changed items.
Our wealth of Forum Archives and Threads can help in your search for clear information on FTO parts & equipment…
Images include transmission type 
(AT = Auto and MT = Manual), plus model VIN Code.

FTO GS

Base model. Introduced Oct 1994.

14" Rims and option rear spoiler.

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FTO GPX

Base model. Introduced Oct 1994.

16" alloys, rear spoiler & sideskirts

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FTO GPX Limited Edition

Introduced Apr 1995, on winning

of Japanese Car Of The Year Award.

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FTO GP

Introduced Feb 1996. Effectively, a Mivec

engined GR/chassis development.

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A whole range of variations exist between the OEM models and years;
From seat patterns, suspension type, lights, climate control, sensors, etc., along with OE Options. Subsequently, there was (and remains) a wide aftermarket of items that could be added by owners. 
As initial 'grey imports' to the UK, and with only used FTO vehicles on the market today, owners may well have changed items. Our wealth of Forum Archives and Threads can help in your search for clear information on FTO parts & equipment…
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