









Dodge Stealth & 3000GT

Production/Sales Figures



How many are there?

Ever since I bought my car, I've wondered how many others were out there. How may Stealths? How many 3000GTs? You see one driving down the road, and play "what model is it" with yourself, testing your skills and knowledge of the little detail differences between models and trim. Then in very early 1996, the Stealth saw its last days of production. Now as time goes by, there are only getting to be less and less. But how many were there to start with? The Year 2000 marks the end of the 3000GT. At least for the United States. Wouldn't it be great to know "my car is one of xxxx?" Well, I finally took a little initiative and dug up some pretty interesting numbers... I found that Santo Nucifora had some numbers for the Stealths, broken down by year, on his site, one of the original Stealth and 3000GT enthusiast and informational sites. His site is here. I am pursing updated and total figures. Below are the ones Santo reported. For 3000GT numbers, I went directly to the top - Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. Following is a request letter I sent to them asking for any information they could give. It worked. Three weeks later I received an email with some of the info! First the request, then the figures.

Letter of Request for Sales Information October 10, 1999 Customer Relations Department

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.

6400 Katella Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630



To Whom It May Concern:



As an avid and proud owner of one of your cars, I am seeking some information that I have been unable to find in the 3.5 years that I have owned my car. And I've looked all over the Internet.



I own a Stealth and am a huge fan of the 3000GT and Stealth. I maintain a few websites with information on "gatherings" we have around the country (topping 80 cars at the largest), known accidents involving these fabulous cars, and am a founding member of the 3000GT/Stealth International (3Si) owners club.



What I am looking for (as are many others I talk with) is United States sales figures (volume) for the Mitsubishi 3000GT and Dodge Stealth for the years it has been in existence (1991-1999, 1995 for the Stealth). I have been unsuccessful in finding any figures for these specific cars anywhere, and would love to know so I can share with the other owners who are always asking.



If it is possible, can you send me how many of these cars were produced each year? If available, a breakdown by model (3000GT Base, SL, VR-4, and Stealth Base, ES, R/T, TT) would be wonderful! Some ask how many of each color was produced each year as well, and if those numbers are available I would love to have them also.



You can mail info to my address above or email to me at suthnr@geocities.com. Many, many thanks for your efforts and I hope you can send me some information!!



Thank you,

Eric Bowden

1993 Stealth R/T

w/ '97 VR-4 wheels

Here's the letter I got in response, with the numbers for the 3000GT...

3000GT SALES Figures by Year and Model (ed. - NOT production figs) From: "Molaskey, Stephanie"

To: "'suthnr@geocities.com'"

Subject: written correspondence dated 10/10/99

Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 07:26:33 -0800

Dear Eric,

In reference to your written correspondence dated 10/10/99, I was able to access a partial list of what was requested. I have enclosed a list showing number of models produced per year, broken down into specific model; hope this helps. As far as a number of each color produced, this is confidential and unable to be provided. I am unable to access information regarding the Dodge Stealth, but I have provided you with a number where you may contact Chrysler directly with your inquiry.



Chrysler Customer Assistance

(800)992-1997

TOTAL YTD 3000GT sales by Model years: 1991MY = 9812 base = 151 sl = 6015 vr4 = 3646 1992MY = 13043 base = 1313 sl = 6877 vr4 = 4853 1993MY = 12715 base = 5314 sl = 4271 vr4 = 2550 1994MY = 15973 base = 8812 sl = 5570 vr4 = 1591 1995MY = 14532 base = 9102 sl = 4167 vr4 = 1263 1996MY = 4307 base = 3184 sl = 835 vr4 = 880 1997MY = 6009 base = 3810 sl = 1553 vr4 = 646 1998MY = 2619 base = 1427 sl = 1036 vr4 = 156 1999MY = 526 base = 289 sl = 192 vr4 = 45 2000MY = Discontinued TOTAL 3000GT Lifecycle = 79,536 If there is anything else that I may assist you with, please let me know.



Stephanie Molaskey

Case Manager, Vehicle Assistance