The Mitsubishi Galant Lambdaᵂ hardtop coupe was sold as Dodge Challenger/Plymouth Sapporo in North America and as the Chrysler Scorpion in Australia.
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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.
Brakes
Australia-assembled Scorpion used the same PBR brake caliper as Brakes#120Y.
Wheels
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
Mitsubishi Scorpion 10" rear discs
POST 215/40R16 tires on 16x7" rims