THE DIAMANTE'S PERFORMANCE...

Step on the accelerator, and the passing scenery turns into an impressionist landscape.

It should come as no surprise that the Diamante has outstanding acceleration. This luxury performance sedan has the largest engine in its class.¹ The 3.5-liter, 24-valve V6 generates 231 foot-pounds of torque for immediate response and relaxed cruising. Press the accelerator further, and the engine emits a distant, high-pitched hum as it revs with precision to 210 horsepower. Whether you're merging with traffic or passing on a two-lane highway, the Diamante's engine gives you quiet, effortless reserves of power.

With its sophisticated computer controls, the Diamante's transmission quickly adapts to your driving style. If you accelerate aggressively, the transmission shifts at higher engine speeds for top performance. If you accelerate modestly, the transmission shifts at lower speeds for greater economy and smoothness. In either case, the engine and transmission carry on an electronic dialogue to ensure that each shift is smooth and coordinated.

The Diamante uses the same type of precise power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering that you find on our high-performance sports cars. This steering system actually reduces power assistance at higher speeds to give you improved road feel and a greater sense of stability. And yet at lower speeds, the power assistance is increased to make parking maneuvers seem effortless. It's truly the best of both worlds.

The Diamante has a front suspension composed of large diameter struts and resilient coil springs. These components are engineered to soak up uneven pavement without jostling the car. The result is a refreshingly calm and gentle ride. And yet when you turn into a corner, the Diamante reacts with control and composure because this suspension also has a serious talent for holding the road.

Referred to as multi-link suspension, the Diamante has a network of steel arms that control and discipline the rear wheels. Whether you're accelerating, braking or traveling on rough roads, the suspension keeps the tires firmly in contact with the pavement. But because there's strength in numbers, the individual suspension arms don't have to be quite so strict, resulting in a relaxed ride that doesn't sacrifice control.

When you head out into the country and the roads begin to twist and turn, the Diamante's front and rear stabilizer bars are in their element. By providing an additional link between the body and suspension, the stabilizer bars reduce the car's natural inclination to lean in a corner. You may never see the stabilizer bars, but you're sure to notice the Diamante's poise and balance

Completing the Diamante's performance credentials is a 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with racing-inspired technology and confidence-enhancing feel. The front discs are internally vented to keep them cool and composed under hard use. Twin-piston front calipers add additional leverage for greater bite and more even wear. And the ABS is on hand to intervene in emergency braking situations.

Although the Diamante has an extremely striking profile, the wind will hardly notice it. Extensive work in Mitsubishi's on-site wind tunnel has resulted in a shape so aerodynamic it shames numerous sports cars. This sleek shape pays off in low wind noise, superb stability at speed and a lower workload for the engine. The Diamante's coefficient of drag is an exceedingly low 0.28.