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| Also called | Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Chrysler Sigma Mitsubishi Sigma Colt Sigma |
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| Production | 1976–80 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.6 L 4-cylinder (Saturn) 1.85 L 4-cylinder 2.0 L 4-cylinder 2.6 L 4-cylinder |
The third-generation of the car was introduced in 1976, and was known in Japan as the Galant Λ (Lambda) two door coupé, or the Galant Σ (Sigma) four door sedan. In many export markets the Sigma was simply known as the Galant, while the Dodge Colt name continued in America. A wagon variant was available to complement the sedan. In Australia, where the car was built locally at Chrysler's Clovelly Park plant, it was known as the Chrysler Sigma.
The new coupé (Galant Λ) was sold in Australia as the Chrysler Scorpion. In the United States, it was sold as the Dodge Challenger and the Plymouth Sapporo, beginning in 1978. A turbocharged version of the coupé was called the Galant 2000 GSR and was intended to replace the Galant GTO.
Mitsubishi introduced the MCA-Jet engine with its latest Galant. This incorporated the "Jet Valve", a secondary intake valve which improved emissions without necessitating the need for a completely redesigned cylinder head.
The third generation Galant was the recipient of the Car of the Year award in South Africa in 1977.[4]