DSM History & Facts

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Diamond-Star Motors was officially dissolved in 1993 after the design and production tooling for the 1994 and 1995 cars was complete. Mitsubishi Motors continues to operate the plant formerly responsible for DSM cars under sole ownership.

The "Eagle" brand name was originally created as a method of integrating AMC dealerships and products into Chrysler. It continued for some time as a marque, much as General Motors now continues to market under several brand names. It was eventually discontinued as Chrysler sought to improve their business operations.

Difference Between Years

1990

• Inagural model year of the DSM
• Pop-up headlights
• Some high-end models had wheel covers
• Most ECUs had EPROMS
• Front brakes change during the model year
• 1.8L models have the 4G37 engine, all others have the 4g63 engine

1991

• ECU changes mean that 1991+ ECUs don't operate the 1990 tachometer correctly
• Most ECUs had EPROMS
• First model year with ABS available. ABS not available with limited-slip differential (LSD)
• All high-end models had alloy or mesh wheels
• First year of the Galant VR-4

1992

• Non-popup headlights introduced on all models
• The first AWD Lasers were introduced
• Few (or no) ECUs have EPROMS
• ABS now available with LSD
• The engine changes from the 6-bolt version to the 7-bolt version in April
• Second and final year of the Galant VR-4

1993

• Big Brake Kit, 2-piston front calipers become standard on turbo models
• 7-bolt engines are now standard
• No ECUs have EPROMS
• Diamond-Star Motors ceases to exist

1994

• All cars built to California emissions standards
• The last year of the 1G car and the 1.8L NT models
• The last year of the Plymouth Laser

1995

• The inagural year of the 2G DSM
• Significant changes to the engine, body, and electronics
• New transmissions
• All ECUs have EPROMS
• Non-turbo models are based on the Chrysler 420A engine instead of the Mitsubishi 4G63 engine.
• OBD-II becomes standard on DSMs, along with two oxygen sensors
• Mitsubishi begins using some substandard crankshafts, leading to crank walk

1996

• The first year of the convertible Spyder
• The Mitsubishi 4G64 engine is offered in the Spyder models only
• ECUs stop having EPROMS

1997

• Additional body changes from the 1995/1996 models
• Minor changes to the ECU code

1998

• Minor changes to the ECU code
• After many years, Mitsubishi issues a recall on the AWD DSM transfer case
• The last year of the Eagle Talon

1999

• The last year of the 2G car, and of the 4G63/AWD DSM platform

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