Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ (1989)Tennen-Gas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ

1989 — Japan

Modern Classic (1986-2000)JapaneseRally LegendsMicro Cars & Bubble CarsKei Cars
Engine659 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ

The Minica Dangan ZZ was Mitsubishi's entry into the fierce kei car performance battle of the late 1980s. Drawing on their rally heritage, they created a pocket rocket with a turbocharged SOHC inline-3 and viscous-coupling 4WD system. The ZZ variant featured upgraded suspension, limited-slip differential, and aggressive styling that made it stand out in Japan's congested streets. While less common than the Alto Works, the Dangan ZZ has developed a dedicated following for its raw character and Mitsubishi's rally DNA.