Plymouth's badge-engineered Mitsubishi coupe carried an unusually literal name for a captive import: it was named straight after a Japanese city, Sapporo.
Median 128 hp across 76 similar cars
Lead trim: Sapporo 2.6 L Astron inline-four (105 hp)
Plymouth Sapporo1981–1983
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FactPlymouth's badge-engineered Mitsubishi coupe carried an unusually literal name for a captive import: it was named straight after a Japanese city, Sapporo.
As in other markets, the Challenger/Sapporo received all-new bodywork for the 1981 model year (second generation, chassis code A160): the wheelbase and bodywork were lengthened with a revised roofline (99.6 in / 2,530 mm wheelbase, 183.1 in / 4,650 mm long, 66.9 in / 1,700 mm wide, 53.3 in / 1,355 mm high, 2,531–2,657 lb) offering more shoulder room, leg room, headroom and trunk capacity, with an all-new four-link rear suspension, variable-assist power steering and an electric sunroof. The second-generation North American cars received only the 2.6 L inline-four with balance shafts (Silent Shaft, with the US version's "Jet Valve") and 105 hp. The car received generally positive reviews but was unsuccessful in the United States; the Challenger and Sapporo were discontinued after 1983 to make way for the Chrysler-Mitsubishi joint venture Diamond-Star Motors and Mitsubishi's own entry to the American market, the same platform and 2.6 L engine continuing through 1989 as the Conquest sports car.
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo 2.6 L Astron inline-four (105 hp) | 1981–1983 | 2.6 L Inline-4 | 105 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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Plymouth's badge-engineered Mitsubishi coupe carried an unusually literal name for a captive import: it was named straight after a Japanese city, Sapporo.
This car was named Sapporo after the Japanese city because hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics had given it a glow of international prestige Mitsubishi wanted to borrow.
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Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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