MITSUBISHI EVO I
It 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/hour (142 mph). The GSR
version of the Evolution I was the only Evolution Lancer released with a
viscous LSD rear differential. The subsequent Evolution Lancer models
all featured rear mechanical plate type LSD's.
MITSUBISHI EVO II
The Evolution II was upgraded in December 1993, and was produced until
February 1995. It consisted mainly of handling improvements, including
minor wheelbase adjustments, lighter front swaybar that connected via
swar bar links to the front struts, bodywork tweaks including a larger
spoiler, and tires that were 10 mm (0.4 in) wider. This Evolution also
has a 50 l (13.2 US gal; 11.0 imp gal) fuel tank. Power output was
increased to 256 PS (188 kW; 252 hp) from the same engine and torque was
unchanged for both GSR and RS models.
February 1995 saw the arrival of the Evolution 3, which had several
improvements over the previous models. New, more aggressive styling and a
new nose moulding improved the air supply to the radiator, intercooler
and brakes. New side skirts and rear bumper moldings and a larger rear
spoiler were added to reduce lift. Improved engine had higher
compression ratio than before, and new turbocharger compressor (60 mm to 68 mm), which gave power output of 270 bhp (201 kW) at 6250 rpm, 309 N·m (228 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm.
MITSUBISHI EVO IV
The Lancer platform was completely changed in 1996, and along with it,
the Evolution, which had become extremely popular throughout the world.
The engine and transaxle was rotated 180° to better balance the weight
and eliminate torque steer.
There were two versions available, The RS and GSR. The RS version was
produced as a competition car with a limited-slip front differential and
a friction type LSD at the rear. It also came with GLX seats and a
choice of either 16" or 17" OZ light weight racing wheels. The RS also
had wind up windows, optional air conditioning in some models, and a few
extra brace bars to strengthen the chassis, one behind the front grill
and the other across the boot floor. The RS also had thinner body panels
and glass. The GSR and the RS shared a new twin scroll turbocharger
which helped to increase power to 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) at 6,500 rpm
and 330 N·m (243 lb·ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm. Mitsubishi's new Active Yaw Control appeared as a factory option on the GSR model, which used steering, throttle input sensors and g
sensors to computer-hydraulically control torque split individually to
the rear wheels and as a result the 10000 Evolution IVs produced all
sold quickly. The Evolution IV can be distinguished by its two large fog
lights in the front bumper (option on RS version), and the newly
designed tail lights on the rear, which became a standard design to
Evolution V, which would become yet another trademark of the Evolution
series. This new generation was slightly heavier than previous Evos—the
GSR in particular due to the added technology systems—but to counter
this the car produced even more power—the weight of the RS being
1,260 kg (2,778 lb) and the GSR being 1,345 kg (2,965 lb). Much of the
technical improvements for this generation were also used in the second
generation Mitsubishi RVR sold only in Japan.
MITSUBISHI EVO V
Many aspects of the car were changed such as:
- The interior was upgraded in the GSR version with a better class of Recaro seat.
- The body kit had flared arches at the front and rear and a new aluminium rear spoiler replaced the IV FRP version and gave an adjustable angle of attack to alter rear down force.
- The track was widened by 10 mm (0.4 in), the wheel offset changed from ET45 to ET38 along with the wheel diameter which rose from 16" to 17" to accommodate Brembo brakes which were added to enhance braking.
- In addition the brake master cylinder bore increased by 0.3 millimetres (0.01 in).
- The engine was strengthened in a few areas and the cam duration was increased. The pistons were lighter with a smaller skirt area. 510 cc injectors were replaced with 560 cc injectors for better engine reliability due to more electrical "headroom" and the ECU was changed to include a flash ROM, allowing more boost pressure to the same TD05-HR as the Mitsubishi Evolution III and IV.
MITSUBISHI EVO VI
The Evolution VI's changes mainly focused on cooling and engine durability. It received a larger intercooler, larger oil cooler, and new pistons, along with a titanium-aluminide turbine wheel for the RS model, which was a first in a production car. The Evolution VI received new bodywork yet again, with the most easily noticeable change being within the front bumper where the huge fog lights were reduced in size and moved to the corners for better airflow. A new model was added to the GSR and RS lineup; known as the RS2, it was an RS with a few of the GSR's options. Another limited-edition RS was known as the RS Sprint, an RS tuned by Ralliart in the UK to be lighter and more powerful with 330 hp (246 kW).
Yet another special edition Evolution VI was released in 1999: the Tommi Mäkinen Edition, named after Finnish rally driver Tommi Mäkinen that had won Mitsubishi four WRC drivers championships. It featured a different front bumper, Red/Black Recaro seats (with embossed T. Mäkinen logo), 17" Enkei white wheels, a leather Momo steering wheel and shift knob, a titanium turbine that spooled up more quickly, front upper strut brace, lowered ride height (with tarmac stages in mind), and a quicker steering ratio. Amongst other colours, the Evo VI came in either red (Tommi Mäkinen Edition only), white, blue, black or silver with optional special decals, replicating Tommi Mäkinen's rally car's colour scheme. This car is also sometimes referred to as an Evolution 6½, Evolution 6.5, or TME for short.
MITSUBISHI EVO VII
In 2001, Mitsubishi was forced by the FIA to race in the WRC using WRC rules for building a car instead of the Group A class rules, and thus did not need to follow homologation rules. The Evolution VII was based on the larger Lancer Cedia platform and as a result gained more weight over the Evolution VI, but Mitsubishi made up for this with multiple important chassis tweaks. The biggest change was the addition of an active center differential and a more effective limited-slip differential, while a front helical limited-slip differential was added. Torque was increased again to 385 N·m (284 lb·ft) with engine tweaks that allowed greater airflow, and horsepower officially remained at 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp).
The introduction of the Evolution VII also marked the first time an automatic drivetrain was included within the model lineup—the GT-A.
The 5-speed automatic gearbox had what Mitsubishi called "fuzzy logic",
which meant that the car would learn what the driver's driving
characteristics were like and would adapt the gear change timings and
kick down reactions accordingly. The gears could be manually selected as
with most Tiptronics via steering wheel + and – buttons (a pair both
sides) or via selecting the tiptronic gate with the gear lever. Power
was down a little from the standard manual cars with 272 PS (200 kW;
268 hp). The GT-A gearbox did not appear again in the Evolution VIII but
has been installed in the estate version of the Evolution IX Wagon. It
was replaced by the Twin Clutch SST gearbox since the introduction of Evolution X.
MITSUBISHI EVO VIII
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII was modified again in 2003 this time sporting 17" grey Enkei wheels, Brembo Brakes and Bilstein shocks to handle traction and a 5-speed manual gearbox with 280 PS (202 kW; 276 hp)(approx. 234 hp to the wheels). Originally a one off model, sales were so successful in the U.S. that by 2005 it was available in four trims: the standard GSR model in Japan, the RS, 5-speed gearbox, and standard wheels (lacking excess components, such as interior map lights, power windows/doors, and radio), the SSL (with a sunroof, trunk mounted subwoofer, and leather seats), and the MR, which came with a revised limited-slip front differential, aluminum MR shift knob, handbrake with carbon fiber handle, 17 inch BBS wheels, aluminum roof, and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The new Evolution also sported chrome housing tail lights and head lights.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR uses slick-response Bilstein shocks for improved handling. The aluminium roof panel and other reductions in body weight have lowered the centre of gravity to produce more natural roll characteristics. Detail improvements have also been made to Mitsubishi’s own electronic four-wheel drive, to the ACD 5 + Super AYC 6 traction control, and to the Sports ABS systems
MITSUBISHI EVO IX
Mitsubishi introduced the Lancer Evolution IX in Japan on March 3, 2005, and exhibited the car at the Geneva Motor Show for the European market the same day. The North American markets saw the model exhibited at the New York International Auto Show the following month. The 2.0 L Mitsubishi Sirius engine#4G63 engine has MIVEC technology (variable valve timing), and a revised turbocharger design boosting official power output at the crankshaft to 291 PS (214 kW; 287 hp) and torque to 392 N·m (289 lb·ft). he IX MR retained the features of the Evolution VIII MR, like Bilstein shocks, a 6-speed manual transmission, a rooftop vortex generator, BBS forged wheels, HID xenon headlights, foglights, accessory gauge package, "zero lift" kit, special badging and an aluminum roof. All models continued to sport Recaro bucket seats, Brembo brakes and Momo steering wheels. Additional revisions from 2005 included a closer gear ratio for the 5-speed manual transmission, new lighter Enkei wheels on non-MR models.
Lancer Evolution IX did not come with the AYC but the ACD was still present. The drivers can select from three different driving modes, "Tarmac" "Gravel" and "Snow", and the car's computer system relatively promotes the active center differential to change the differential locking which, eventually changes the front/rear power distribution to increase traction, thus providing an optimum driving experience
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