Beginner History of Japanese Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Cars

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, more popularly referred Lancer Evo, LanEvo, or Evo, is a production car Mitsubishi Motors. There have been ten official versions to date, all of which use the Roman numbering system. They use a two-liter engine with turbocharging and four-wheel drive system. Evolution VII model so that version is the result of Mitsubishi's efforts to join the World Rally Championship. In order to comply with competition rules, Evolution model is based on the same framework as the Lancer.

Evolution originally targeted only for the Japanese market but import demand from a third party led to a worldwide sales network including Ralliart dealers in the United Kingdom and in several other European countries since 1998. The decision to sell Mitsubishi Evo VIII models in the US in in 2003, after witnessing the success Subaru Impreza WRX sales, its main competitor in other global regions. [1]

Model specification is limited by agreement among Japanese car manufacturers themselves to limit the number of advertised horsepower to around 276 hp (205 kW), the extent of horsepower that has been achieved by Evolution IV. Nevertheless, spesefikasi actual engine horsepower can be higher, such as Evolution IX specification Japan has a real horse power about 321 PS (317 hp / 236 kW).

Other versions outside Japan, mainly in the UK, might have rated higher horsepower; sometimes up to a maximum of 405 bhp (302 kW). In fact, the standard components used are considered as a component of 'fine-tuning' when compared to ordinary road vehicles. For example, for a typical car flywheel is weighing 12-15 kilograms, but the flywheel Evolution only weighs 6 kilograms for quick engine response.

In 2008, the latest generation Lancer Evolution X was launched worldwide including in Malaysia, featuring engines of 291 hp (217 kW) inline-4 turbo and all-new powertrain full-time four-wheel drive.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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Manufacturers Mitsubishi Motors

Also called "Evo" (a nickname)

spending 1992-2016

Mizushima plant installation, Kurashiki, Okayama

Class Sport compact

World Rally Car

sports cars

Layout front engine, 4WD

2.0 L I4 turbo engine

4G63T (1992-2007)

4B11T (2007-2016)

Linked Mitsubishi Lancer

Proton Pert

Evolution I

Evolution I was introduced in 1992 to compete in the World Rally Championship. It uses a 2.0 L turbocharged DOHC engine and 4WD powertrain of the car original Galant VR-4 in the framework of the Lancer, and is sold in GSR and RS models. Model RS is a racing version that does not include power windows and seats, the anti-lock braking, wiper rear, as well as using steel rims to save about 70 kg heavier than the model GSR weighing 1,238 kg, while the model GSR includes all accessories for most ordinary road cars. It comes with Mitsubishi 4G63 engine that produces 250 PS (244 hp / 182 kW) at 6000 rpm and torque of 309 N · m) at 3000 rpm, along with four-wheel drive system, which is the "trademark" in all Evolution models. A total of 5,000 cars were sold the first generation Evolution between the years 1992 and 1993.

First Generation
Production in October 1992-January 19944-door sedan body stylesplatform CD9A5-speed Manual TransmissionWheelbase 2500 mmLength 4310 mmWidth 1695 mmHeight 1395 mmThe dry weight of 1170 kg-1240 kg

Evolution II

Evolution I've managed to experience changes in December 1993, and was produced until 1995. It shows a handling improvements, including minor changes to the wheelbase, larger swaybar, tuning on the part of the body including a larger spoiler, and tires are 10 mm Sabalabaier wider. Output power increase to 256 PS (252 hp / 188 kW) from the same engine and torque was unchanged for both GSR and RS models.

2nd GENERATION

Production in January 1994-August 1995

4-door sedan body styles

platform CE9A

5-speed Manual Transmission

Wheelbase 2510 mm

Length 4310 mm

Width 1695 mm

Height 1420 mm

Dry weight 1180 kg 1250 kg

Evolution III

January 1995 saw the arrival of the Evolution 3 Evolution 3 looked more serious, with a new front nozzle (for directs air into the radiator, coolant and brake intermediaries better). Skirts and rear edges and corners are of a new type, while the enlarged rear wing to reduce lift. Under the aluminum hood is set TDO5-16G6-7 new turbocharger, new exhaust system and increased compression ratio results in increased power by 10 PS (10 hp / 7 kW), while torque remains unchanged, apart from the final drive ratio is greater , Both models still use 5-speed gearbox. Internal changes are limited to a new Momo steering wheel (GSR only) and new types of fabric Recaro. This is a basic specification model 4G63T bersesaran 1997 cc engine, producing 270 bhp (201 kW) at 6250 rpm, while torque is 309 pula N-m at 3000 rpm, with a weight of 1260 kg (1190 kg RS).

3rd GENERATION

Production in August 1995-Ogos1996

4-door sedan body styles

platform CE9A

5-speed Manual Transmission

Wheelbase 2510 mm

Length 4310 mm

Width 1695 mm

Height 1420 mm

The dry weight of 1260 kg (1190 kg RS)

Evolution IV

Lancer platform was changed completely in 1996, including the Evolution models, which already mmenjadi very popular around the world. The engine and transaxle was rotated 180 ° to better balance and eliminate torque steer. Two versions are available, namely RS and GSR. The RS version was produced as a competition car with a limited-slip differential (LSD) front and a friction type LSD at the rear. It also comes with a seating GLX and steel rims 16 "as it can be changed by anyone using this train for the competition. The RS also use the opening window-type twist, no air conditioning, as well as several bars arms additional to strengthen the framework, one behind the front grill and the other across the boot floor. the RS also had a factory option for body panels are thinner and glass thinner. Both GSR and RS uses a turbocharged type scroll twin that help increase power to 280 PS ( 276 hp / 206 kW) at 6,500 rpm and torque of 352 N · m at 3,000 rpm. the Active Yaw Control (Control Toolbox on) the new Mitsubishi appeared as a factory option on the GSR, which uses the steering wheel, the input throttle and detector g to control distribution torque individually to the rear wheels and the hydraulic system control computer and as a result, 10,000 Evolution IV produced sold out quickly. Evolution IV can be identified by two fog lamps in the front bumper are large (selection for the RS version), as well as new design rear lights, which became a standard design to Evolution VI, which in turn become another trademark of the Evolution series to the next. This new generation was slightly heavier than previous models due to the addition Evo-technology system but to counter this car produces more power - the weight of the RS version is 1260 kg while the weight is 1345 kg GSR version.

4th Generation
Production in August 1996-January 19984-door sedan body stylesplatform CN9A5-speed Manual TransmissionWheelbase 2510 mmLength 4330 mmWidth 1690 mmHeight 1415 mmThe dry weight of 1260 kg-1350 kg

Evolution V

In 1997, the WRC created a new class of the World Rally Car class, and while these cars still subject to the standards of the Group A, the cars do not have to comply with the homologation rules. Mitsubishi Evolution IV redesign and introduce it for this reason as Evolution V in January 1998.

Changes made include:

Interior finish GSR version is enhanced with better Recaro seats.

Kit body has a raised curve wheel at the front and rear and a new rear spoiler that replaced aluminum FRP types of Evo IV and readjust the angle for the power to change it.

The main brake cylinder bore diameter of 0.3 mm was raised.

Reinforced in some parts of the engine and the valve opening period is extended by a cam. The piston used is lighter with a smaller skirt area. 510 cc injectors were replaced with 560 cc injectors for better engine reliability due to more "headroom" Electrical while ECU converted to include flash memory.

In addition, the turbocharger was again improved. The torque increased to 373 N · m at 3000 rpm. Horsepower remains the same at 280 PS (276 hp / 206 kW, as agreed in the agreement among the producers of Japanese cars that all cars have a power rating of not more than 276 hp (280 PS), but some claim horsepower true for this model higher.

5th GENERATION

Production in January 1998-January 1999

4-door sedan body styles

platform CP9A

5-speed Manual Transmission

Wheelbase 2510 mm

Length 4350 mm

Width 1770 mm

Height 1405-1415 mm

Dry Weight 1260-1360 kg

Evolution VI

Changes to Evolution VI is more focused on the cooling system and engine durability. He obtained an intermediate cooling a larger, larger oil cooler, and new pistons, along with the turbine wheel-type titanium aluminide for RS model, first used in regular production cars. Also, the Evolution VI received new body, with significant changes on the front bumper where fog lamps downsized and sidelined for better air flow. The new models are added together GSR and RS lineup; known as the RS2, it was an RS model with multiple choices of GSR model. Another limited-edition RS was known as the RS Sprint, model RS tuned by Ralliart in the UK to menajikannya lighter and more powerful with high horse power 330 hp (246 kW).

6th Generation
Production in January 1999-March 20014-door sedan body stylesplatform CP9A5-speed Manual TransmissionWheelbase 2510 mmLength 4350 mmWidth 1770 mmHeight 1405-1415 mmDry Weight 1250-1360 kg

Evolution VII

In 2001, Mitsubishi was forced to join the World Rally Championship using WRC rules for building cars that do not comply with Group A, then it does not need to follow homologation rules. Evolution VII Lancer Cedia platform built on larger, causing weight than Evolution VI, but Mitsubishi did with some important adjustments to the frame. The biggest change was the addition of an active center differential and limited slip differential which is more efficient, while limited-slip front differential gear coupled helical type. Flashes once again increased to 385 N · m with engine tuning which provide better air flow, while the horsepower remains at 280 PS (276 hp / 206 kW).

Introduction Evolution VII model also indicates the use of an automatic transmission for the first time on the Evo models through variants GT-A. Mitsubishi claims a 5-speed automatic gearbox used features "fuzzy logic", which means the transmission system can "learn" user patterns and change drive gear shift patterns according to driving style. The speed can also be selected manually via the + and - buttons on the steering wheel (a pair on both sides) or via the tiptronic mode on the gear. Horsepower declined slightly from the 272 bhp version of the manual. GT-A gearbox is not used on the Evolution VIII but mounted on the estate version of the Evolution IX Wagon.

7th Generation

Production in March 2001-January 2003

4-door sedan body styles

CT9A platform

5-speed Manual Transmission

5-speed automatic

Wheelbase 2625 mm

Length 4455 mm

Width 1770 mm

Height 1450 mm

Dry Weight 1320-1400 kg

Evolution VIII

Evolution was changed again in 2003, this time featuring the Super Active Yaw Control (Past Active yaw control) to control traction and manual gearbox with either 5 or 6 speed depending on the model. It is available with engine power of 280 PS (276 hp / 206 kW) in four variants: models of GSR standard in Japan, the RS model with a steel roof, 5-speed gearbox and wheels standard (without additional components, such as lighting indoor maps , window power and radio), the SSL (with a sunroof, a subwoofer mounted in the trunk, and seat leather finish), as well as models of MR, which comes with a limited-slip differential front of a reworked, gear knob aluminum MR, handbrake with dendal types of carbon fiber, 17-inch BBS wheels, aluminum roof, and a 6-speed manual transmission. The new Evolution also sported Altezza taillights.

Lancer Evolution VIII is unique compared to the predecessor and successor, given that it is the only model that uses partial core Evo middle of the triangle are the same as in the Lancer, Adventure, Strada, Grandis, Montero and Outlander.

Lancer Evolution VIII MR uses Bilstein shock absorbers for a more robust operation. The aluminum roof panel and other reductions in body weight have lowered the center of gravity to produce more natural roll characteristics. Further reforms are also carried out on an electronic four-wheel drive, to the ACD 5 + Super AYC 6, and to the Sports ABS systems. Lancer Evolution VIII displayed at the 2003 Japan Auto Show took the MR designation traditionally reserved for high-performance model (first used in the GTO). Other parts on the MR include BBS alloy wheels, Bilstein shock absorbers, as already described above, and an aluminum roof. In the United Kingdom, some special variants coming Evolution has been released, including the FQ300, FQ320, FQ340, and FQ400. Each comes with a 305-horsepower, 320, 340, and 400 hp (227, 239, 254 and 298 kW). It says 'FQ' stands for 'Fucking Quick'. [2] [3]

Model FQ400, sold through Ralliart UK, produces 302.13 kW (405.2 hp) from its 2.0 L 4G63, the result of an aggressive engine tuning by British firms that Rampage Tuning, Owen Developments and Flow Race Engines. At 202.9 hp (151.3 kW) per liter, it is among a number of power output per liter higher than any other street car engine. With a dry weight of 1450 kg, acceleration 0-100 km / h is achieved in 3.5 seconds, 0-160 km / h is in 9.1 seconds, reaching 400 m during the drag test is within 11.9 seconds at a speed of 195 km / h, and The maximum speed is reached at 283 km / h while the selling price in the UK amounted to £ 47,000.

8th Generation
Production in January 2003-March 20054-door sedan body stylesplatform CT9A5-speed Manual TransmissionManual 6-speedWheelbase 2625 mmLength 4490-4535 mmWidth 1770 mmHeight 1450 mmDry Weight 1320-1410 kg

Evolution IX

Mitsubishi introduced the Lancer Evolution IX in Japan on March 3, 2005, [4] as well as the car showcased at the Geneva car show for the European markets on the same day. [5] The North American market saw the model exhibited at the New York International Auto Show next month. [6] 4G63 2.0-liter engine is now using technology MIVEC variable valve timing, increasing official output horsepower at the crankshaft at 286 hp (213 kW) while torque is 392 N · m. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX is the latest model in the Lancer Evolution uses 4G63 engine was replaced with 4B11 engines on the Evolution X.

Evolution Evolution IX is the first model was brought into Malaysia through an authorized distributor in Malaysia Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia. Previously, Evolution models that last brought in by importers from third parties. The model specification for the Malaysian market is the same as Japan specification.

Mitsubishi also developed the Evolution MIEV, based framework Evolutions IX but with four electric motors connected to the wheels as a test for the upcoming lineup of electric cars MIEV (Mitsubishi Electric Vehicles On Wheels). Motors in the wheels using quasi hollow donut construction to locate the rotor outside the stator, unlike other electric motor in which the rotor rotates within the stator. The result is a lighter motor leading to Beran spring not lower than systems that use an electric motor mounted on the wheel. Each in-wheel motors produce power output of 72 hp producing car power combined 280 hp (203 kW), equivalent to the Lancer Evolution models that utilize a gasoline engine. Its speed exceeded 267 km / h.Mobil those taking part in the Shikoku EV Rally Race 2005

9th Generation / Evolution IX
Production in March 2005-October 20074-door sedan body stylesplatform CT9AManual Transmission 6-speedWheelbase 2625 mmLength 4490-4535 mmWidth 1770 mmHeight 1400 mmDry Weight 1300-1440 kg

Evolution X

In 2005, Mitsubishi introduced a concept version of the next generation Evolution model at the Tokyo car show 39th, named the Concept-X, [7] Omer Halilhodžić design in the company's design center in Europe. [8]

Mitsubishi also revealed two concept cars, the Prototype-X, at the North American International Auto Show 2007 (NAIAS). [9]

Lancer Evolution X sedan models featuring all-new engine that 4B11T aluminum engine 2.0 L turbo, inline-4. Power and torque is dependent on the market but they all produce at least 280 PS (276 hp, 206 kW) for the specification of Japan; Malaysian specifications also produce 295 PS (217 kW) @ 6,500 rpm. The version sold in Malaysia using a gearbox 6-speed dual-clutch in place of the all-new 6-speed manual transmission on the Evolution IX.

Paskuan Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) start using the car Evolution X started in December 2008 for the purpose of law enforcement more effective. However, the model used by the police using a 5-speed manual transmission.

Awards [edit | edit]

Model 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sedan has won the best combative sport ConsumerSearch in the category Best Sport Sedan Cars in June 2006. [10] In the years 2004-2005 it has won six major awards, declared "Sports Car of the Year" in Scotland and France, "Playboy Sport Car 2004" in Poland, "Best Production Car Under € 60,000" in Greece, "Train compact Sport of the year "in 2004 and 2005 (malajah Sport compact Car) and the" 2005 All-Star "(Automobile magazine) d United States and the" Bang for Your Bucks "best by malajah Motor in Australia. [11]

10th Generation
October production 2007-20164-door sedan body stylesplatform CZ4ATransmission Gearbox 6-speed dual clutch5-speed manual transmissionWheelbase 2650 mmLength 4495 mmWidth 1810 mmHeight 1480 mmDry Weight 1420-1600 kg