for the time, with remote opening trunk, electrically controlled exterior mirrors, map lights, crushed velour seats, etcetera. The larger-engined model came with four-wheel disc brakes as standard; both engines were available with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic. As in other markets, the Challenger/Sapporo received all new bodywork for the 1981 model year. Originally a 1.6-litre four was also available, but the second generation North American market cars only received the 2.6-liter inline-four with balance shafts and . The Dodge versions became simply the Dodge Challenger after 1981, dropping the "Colt" part of the name. An electric sunroof was also new. Although the car received generally positive reviews, it was not overly successful in the United States. The Challenger and Sapporo were discontinued after the 1983 model year to make way for the products of the newly formed Chrysler-Mitsubishi joint-venture, Diamond-Star Motors, as well as the entrance of Mitsubishi into the American market under its own name. The same platform and 2.6-liter engine under the Challenger and Sapporo was continued through 1989 as the Conquest sports car. References External links Allpar Sapporo/Challenger page msapporo.com (Sapporo information website) "Scorpion Sting", Michael Knowling, Autospeed, July 6, 1999 Mitsubishi Motors History Galant Lambda page Galant Lambda Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Mid-size cars Coupés Cars introduced in 1976 1980s cars