XYZ Racing Top Sport Coilovers — Mitsubishi 380 2005-2007

The 380’s 3.8-litre MIVEC V6 was never short of torque, but Mitsubishi tuned the suspension for the comfort of a large executive saloon rather than repeated corner-exit loads. On circuit, that factory calibration translates to progressive body roll under lateral g, brake dive at the approach, and a front axle working harder than it should to keep the tyre’s contact patch consistent. The XYZ Racing Top Sport coilover for the Mitsubishi 380 addresses those tendencies directly.

The Top Sport calibration targets occasional track days without stripping the car of daily drivability. Spring rates and damping step meaningfully above street specification, producing a 380 that can be pressed hard at a circuit and driven sensibly on the return journey.

What this coilover does for your 2005-2007 Mitsubishi 380

Running 2 kg/mm more spring rate than a street setup stiffens the front axle’s response to weight transfer, reducing the nose-heavy understeer a large FWD V6 generates under load. Damping calibrated 30 to 50 per cent firmer than standard controls body motion more tightly, letting the 380 carry more corner speed before the tyre footprint starts working against you. The construction absorbs sharp jolts from abrupt surface changes without the body lurch that unsettles traction mid-corner. Lowering the ride height also brings the centre of gravity down, shortening the leverage arm that works against the front suspension under hard braking.

About the Top Sport coilover

Drawing on XYZ Racing’s track-day competition experience, the Top Sport coilover targets drivers who want a genuine step beyond a standard street coilover without committing to a circuit-only specification. Damping is set 30 to 50 per cent firmer than street calibration, and spring rates increase by 2 kg/mm to limit lateral roll and brake dive in a heavy FWD platform under load. The design absorbs the impact of uneven pavement while suppressing the body shock that disrupts tyre traction at speed. The overall calibration positions the Top Sport where track-day capability and everyday drivability can genuinely coexist – a balance that a full race specification rarely reaches.

Fitment for the Mitsubishi 380 (2005-2007)

This kit is engineered for the Mitsubishi 380 (chassis code MT01) covering production years 2005 to 2007. Confirm your exact build year before ordering; the 380’s production run was short before Mitsubishi Australia closed its local manufacturing operations.

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The Top Sport is the logical starting point for a 380 owner who wants a more composed car on circuit without overhauling the daily driving experience. Configure yours below.