Lancer Evolution
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Evolution / Lancer Evo / Evo / Carisma GT |
| Production | 1992–2016 |
| Assembly | Okazaki, Aichi (Nagoya Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Sport compact Sports sedan |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon (2006-2007) |
| Layout | Front engine, 4 wheel drive |
| Related |
Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer WRC Mitsubishi Racing Lancer |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L I4 turbo 4G63T (1992–2007) 4B11T (2008–2016) |
| Transmission | 6-speed TC-SST (2007-2015) 5-speed automatic (2002, 2006-2007) 5-speed manual (1992-2016 (final edition)) 6-speed manual (2005-2006) |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | October 1992 – January 1994 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CD9A |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Sixth generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 4,310 mm (169.7 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,170–1,240 kg (2,579–2,734 lb) |
| Second Generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | January 1994 – February 1995 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CE9A |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Sixth generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (98.8 in) |
| Length | 4,310 mm (169.7 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,180–1,250 kg (2,601–2,756 lb) |
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | February 1995 – August 1996 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CE9A |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Sixth generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (98.8 in) |
| Length | 4,310 mm (169.7 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,190–1,260 kg (2,624–2,778 lb) |
| Fourth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | August 1996 – January 1998 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CN9A |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Seventh generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (98.8 in) |
| Length | 4,330 mm (170.5 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,260–1,350 kg (2,778–2,976 lb) |
| Fifth Generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | January 1998 - January 1999 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CP9A |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Seventh generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (98.8 in) |
| Length | 4,350 mm (171.3 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,405–1,415 mm (55.3–55.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,260–1,360 kg (2,778–2,998 lb) |
| Sixth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | January 1999 – February 2001 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CP9A |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Seventh generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (98.8 in) |
| Length | 4,350 mm (171.3 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,405–1,415 mm (55.3–55.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,260–1,360 kg (2,778–2,998 lb) |
| Seventh generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | March 2001 – January 2003 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CT9A |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Eighth generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm (103.3 in) |
| Length | 4,455 mm (175.4 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,310–1,400 kg (2,888–3,086 lb) |
| Eighth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | January 2003 – March 2005 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CT9A |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Eighth generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm (103.3 in) |
| Length | 4,490–4,535 mm (176.8–178.5 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,310–1,410 kg (2,888–3,109 lb) |
| Ninth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | March 2005 – January 2007 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CT9A CT9W |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Eighth generation |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63T I4 Turbocharged |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed manual 5-Speed Automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm (103.3 in) |
| Length | 4,490 mm (176.8 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,310–1,490 kg (2,888–3,285 lb) |
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, also known as the Lancer Evo or just Evo, was a sports sedan manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors that is based on the normal Lancer. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a Roman numeral. All use two litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems.
The Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets, but demand on the "grey import" market led the Evolution series to be offered through Ralliart dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998. Mitsubishi decided to export the eighth generation Evolution to the United States in 2003 after witnessing the success Subaru had in that market with their long-time direct rival, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
Japanese-spec cars were limited by a gentlemen's agreement to advertise no more than 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp), a mark already reached by Evolution IV. Therefore, each subsequent version has unofficially evolved above the advertised power figures, with the Japanese-spec Evolution IX reaching an alleged output of around 321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp). Various versions available in other markets, particularly the UK, have official power outputs up to 446 PS (328 kW; 440 hp).
The tenth and final generation of the Lancer Evolution was launched in Japan in 2007, and overseas markets in 2008.
The first Lancer Evolution used the 2.0 L turbocharged DOHC engine and AWD drivetrain from the original Galant VR-4 in a Lancer chassis, and was sold in GSR and RS models. This engine was also used in the Mitsubishi RVR with the Hyper Sports Gear trim package, and the Mitsubishi Chariot Resort Runner GT. The RS was a stripped-down version that lacked (power) windows and seats, anti-lock brakes, a rear wiper, and had steel wheels to weigh approximately 70 kg (154 lb) less than the 1,238 kg (2,729 lb) GSR, ready for racing or tuning. The RS version was released with a mechanical plate type rear Limited-slip differential (LSD). The GSR came with all of the conveniences of a typical street car, including a digital screen climate control system. It came with Mitsubishi's 4G63 engine producing 247 PS (182 kW; 244 hp) at 6000 rpm and 309 N·m (228 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm. 5,000 of the first generation Evolutions were sold between 1992 and 1993. Top speed was 228 km/h (142 mph). The GSR version of the Evolution I was the only Evolution Lancer released with a Viscous Limited Slip Rear Differential (VLSD). The subsequent Evolution Lancer models all featured rear mechanical plate type LSD's.
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