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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, colloquially known as the Evo or Lancer Evo, is a car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. There have been ten versions to date, and the numerical designation of the model is most commonly a roman numeral. All of them share a two litre, turbocharged engine and four-wheel drive system in common. Evolution models prior to version V were the officially-approved models for Mitsubishi's efforts in the World Rally Championship's Group A class and SCCA Pro Rally Championship. In order to follow these rules, the Evolution is based on the same platform as the Lancer. However, it is much more powerful than the standard Lancer, with the unibody being the only major part in common between the two.
The Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets but demand on the 'grey import' market led the Evolution series to be offered through limited type-approval in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998 (Evolution V-VI).[citation needed] 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 Impreza WRX, a direct competitor in other global regions.[1] The current 2006 Evolution (US market) includes a turbocharged 286 hp (213 kW) inline four-cylinder engine and a full-time all wheel drive powertrain. Variable valve timing is an Evolution first in 2006, coming in the form of MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing-and-lift Electronic Control).
Japanese-spec cars were limited by a gentleman's agreement to advertise no more than 280 hp (206 kW), a mark already reached by the time of Evolution IV; however, each generation of Evolution's power has clandestinely evolved above the advertised number, with the Japan-spec Evolution IX having real output of about 320 PS (316 hp/235 kW), and various versions available in other markets, particularly the UK, have official power outputs up to 405 bhp (302 kW). Even standard components are considered "tuned" compared to other vehicles. For instance, the flywheel on normal cars weighs about 12-15 kilograms(26 - 33 lbs) but the Lancer flywheel weighs a mere 6 kilograms (13 lbs) for very quick engine response. The Evolution has, however, been evolving into a heavier and heavier vehicle with each generation in face of tougher worldwide safety and emission regulations.
The Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets but demand on the 'grey import' market led the Evolution series to be offered through limited type-approval in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998 (Evolution V-VI).[citation needed] 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 Impreza WRX, a direct competitor in other global regions.[1] The current 2006 Evolution (US market) includes a turbocharged 286 hp (213 kW) inline four-cylinder engine and a full-time all wheel drive powertrain. Variable valve timing is an Evolution first in 2006, coming in the form of MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing-and-lift Electronic Control).
Japanese-spec cars were limited by a gentleman's agreement to advertise no more than 280 hp (206 kW), a mark already reached by the time of Evolution IV; however, each generation of Evolution's power has clandestinely evolved above the advertised number, with the Japan-spec Evolution IX having real output of about 320 PS (316 hp/235 kW), and various versions available in other markets, particularly the UK, have official power outputs up to 405 bhp (302 kW). Even standard components are considered "tuned" compared to other vehicles. For instance, the flywheel on normal cars weighs about 12-15 kilograms(26 - 33 lbs) but the Lancer flywheel weighs a mere 6 kilograms (13 lbs) for very quick engine response. The Evolution has, however, been evolving into a heavier and heavier vehicle with each generation in face of tougher worldwide safety and emission regulations.Thanks for the BREAKING NEWS!!
There is no more SCCA rally so you'll have to ammend that. There was also never a model approval for anything "rally" in America. Just a car by car tech inspection. No homologation.
The introduction of the Evo could also be debated not as a competitor to the WRX but an addition to a failing brand, delayed by difficulties in finding crash test compliance in the US where large bumper beams were required and not spec'd on Japanese cars.
Mitsubishi has never been known to be a great marketer of their cars.
The introduction of the Evo could also be debated not as a competitor to the WRX but an addition to a failing brand, delayed by difficulties in finding crash test compliance in the US where large bumper beams were required and not spec'd on Japanese cars.
Mitsubishi has never been known to be a great marketer of their cars.
There is no more SCCA rally so you'll have to ammend that. There was also never a model approval for anything "rally" in America. Just a car by car tech inspection. No homologation.
The introduction of the Evo could also be debated not as a competitor to the WRX but an addition to a failing brand, delayed by difficulties in finding crash test compliance in the US where large bumper beams were required and not spec'd on Japanese cars.
Mitsubishi has never been known to be a great marketer of their cars.
The introduction of the Evo could also be debated not as a competitor to the WRX but an addition to a failing brand, delayed by difficulties in finding crash test compliance in the US where large bumper beams were required and not spec'd on Japanese cars.
Mitsubishi has never been known to be a great marketer of their cars.
For sure. A guy named Ken Nims who had a loose relationship with Ralliart Spain tried unsuccessfully for a while to get Evos into the country and sell them. I don't think that he found enough support be it financial or otherwise. He was trying to get Evo 7s federalized in number. The cost was high but people were ready to pay. The venture was called Extreme cars or something.
