The Mitsubishi LANCER GSR Evolution V high-performance sports sedan will go on sale at Mitsubishi Galant dealerships throughout Japan on January 26. This exciting model has been developed incorporating the latest engineering and technology feedback fostered through the company's active participation in the World Rally Championship (WCR) and other motor sport events.
Mitsubishi Motors launched the original LANCER GSR Evolution sports sedan model in 1992 with the purpose of participating in the World Rally Championship. Product features included a 2.0-liter DOHC intercooler-turbocharged engine with large intercooler, air-cooled oil cooler, aluminum engine hood with large air outlets, and large rear deck spoiler.
The series has undergone an ongoing evolution process since its introduction. Improvements in engine performance and handling led to the Evolution II in 1993 and the Evolution III in 1995. Following the introduction of the new LANCER series which underwent a full model change and incorporated major improvements in styling and vehicular performance, the LANCER GSR Evolution IV was launched in 1996, boasting higher engine performance and Mitsubishi's AYC (Active Yaw Control) adaptive handling enhancement system.
The new Evolution V continues the evolution process, with a further increase in engine torque and substantially improved handling thanks to a wider track and upgraded Brembo braking.
An active participant over the years, Mitsubishi Motors has chalked up an impressive track record in rallying all over the world. In the 1997 WRC, the world's premier rally competition, the Mitsubishi LANCER GSR Evolution IV displayed its awesome potency, taking overall honors in Round 4, The Tap Rally Portugal; Round 5, The Catalunya Rally; Round 7, The Rally Chevron Argentina; and Round 10, The Neste Rally Finland. In addition, Mitsubishi's ace pilot Tommi Makinen of Finland drove his Evolution IV to the Driver's World Championship for the second successive year, and Mitsubishi LANCERs took manufacturer championship honors in Group N, in which only safety-related modifications to the base model are permitted.
1.Vehicular performance
(1)2.0-liter DOHC intercooler-turbocharged engine
2.Exterior
(1)Styling
3.Interior
(1)Seats
4.Safety
5.RS Evolution V competition version
LANCER GSR Evolution V: Principal Specifications
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Fuel consumption (km/l): | 10-15 mode |
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Brakes | Front |
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