if its a 3.5 magna your falcon will have to work hard to beat it.

but as stated above the 3.0 is s**t slow...
i had a run with a 3.0 magna in my misses mitsubishi scorpion 2.6 auto s**t box and beat it.. lol the look on the dudes face was priceless..he looked so p****d off being beat by a early 80s s**t brown smoke machine
the only thing done to the scorpion is its got a webber carb from a xf falcon...

I reckon it will be pretty close, iv draged a few newer magnas at the lights an where even untill bout 40kph, then i just keep powering on an leave them behind.

I don't know about the 3 litre but the 3.5 litre Magna's would embarras you unfortunately.

Well if it was a 5spd TE 3.0l V6 in good nick you would get owned. But if it is an auto there about 3 secs slower to 100kmhr. So would be close. Alot less drivetrain loss with FWD cars. Something to consider.


Red Book Code MITS97CO
1997 MITSUBISHI MAGNA TE Executive Sedan 4dr Man 5sp 3.0i

Vehicle Details
Standard
Equipment 4 Speaker Stereo, Adjustable Steering Col. - Tilt & Reach, Central Locking, Disc Brakes Front Ventilated, Disc Brakes Rear Solid, Engine Immobiliser, Power Door Mirrors, Power Steering, Radio Cassette, Remote Boot/Hatch Release, Remote Fuel Lid Release, Tacho
Optional
Equipment ABS (Antilock Brakes), Air Conditioning, Airbag - Drivers, Airbags - Driver & Passenger (Dual), Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control
Release Date April 1996
Body Style SEDAN
Badge Executive
No. Doors 4
Seat Capacity 5
Series TE
VIN Number 6MMTE5D42TT000966
Drive Front Wheel Drive
Transmission 5sp Manual
Gear Location Floor
Engine Size 2972cc (3.0)
No. Cylinders 6
Engine Configuration V60
Cam Overhead Cam
Valves/Cylinder 4
Compression Ratio 9:1
Engine Cycle 4 Stroke
Engine Type Piston
Engine Location Front
Engine Number 6G72-S4
Fuel Type Petrol - Unleaded ULP
RON Rating 91
Fuel Capacity 71L
Fuel Consumption Urban 10L/100km
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban 6.6L/100km
Fuel Delivery Multi-Point Injected
Method of Delivery Electronic
Induction Aspirated
Power 140kW @ 5500rpm
Torque 255Nm @ 4500rpm-4500rpm
Acceleration 0-100Km/h 8.2 secs
Gross Combination Mass 3210kg
Kerb Weight 1416kg
Gross Vehicle Mass 1860kg
Towing Braked 1500kg
Towing Not Braked 500kg
Wheel Base 2722mm
Length 4787mm
Width 1785mm
Height 1435mm
Track Front 1545mm
Track Rear 1535mm
Country of origin AUSTRALIA

thanks guys, looks like ill need to do some engine mods to keep up with him


even though i have a much larger engine with 5kw more, mines slower by 1.2 secs to 100km's (according to redbook)

The redbooks are a load of sh!t. They said my EL, standard did 9.2sec for 0-100km. I timed mine just with a catback and a better air intake and got 0-100 in 7.45sec and i just put the Paci comps on and that has made a massive difference.

I say time your car your self, do it a few times and get the avg.

I know people already said this but.....if its auto you'll have him, if its manual your gonna get beat......but if your's is manual you'll smoke him

I had a go at a 98/99 Magna in my EA... and he beat me off the line, but i played catch up...
he woulda beatin me by about a length and half...

My dads VRX TL Magna easily took my brothers old AU

magna sorry mate i own well my missus owns a tr wagon v6 and she pullss would beat my falcon so add a few years tech wise etc

ed fairmonts are not quick.....id say high 16's at best....got a crappy 3.08 diff ratio...not light either..

my money is on the magna auto or manual