[1] "FTO" was meant to stand for Fresco Turismo Omologato, in a fine example of Japanese Italian.

The compact Coupé FTO can be seen as the replacement for the earlier Mitsubishi Colt 11-F Super Sports.

[4] Production gradually came to an end in August 1975, after the introduction in March that year of the more staid Lancer Celeste.

[2] The FTO was based on the chassis of the first generation Mitsubishi Galant, shortened by 12 cm (5 in) for extra agility and lightness.

[3] 1600 GSRs built before October 1974 (when safety standards were changed) received black plastic wheelarch extensions to accommodate a wider track, resulting in an even more aggressive look.