When did Lancer Evo come out?
1992
The first Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was launched in 1992 – rally-bred from its inception.
When did the Lancer Evo come to the US?
2003 – The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo arrives in the United States. 2007 – The Lancer Evolution X launches in the U.S. 2015 – The Lancer Evolution Final Edition is announced. Only 1,600 of these special edition models are released.
When did the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo come out?
Sales of the Evo started in October 1992 and Kenjiro Shinozuka, Kenneth Eriksson, and Iwao Kimata (Mitsubishi’s former rally chief) were heavily involved in the development of the car. The Lancer Evo features a lightweight body and a powerful engine.
What’s the difference between a Lancer and an evolution?
While the Lancer and Lancer Evolution were based on the same platform and shared the same DNA, there were many differences between the two cars, with power, drivetrain (FWD vs AWD), and a stiffer suspension on Lancer Evolution being the key differentials. The Lancer Evolution X was Evolution’s tenth and last-generation model.
When did variable valve timing come out in Mitsubishi Lancer?
Variable valve timing is an Evolution first in 2006, coming in the form of MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing-and-lift Electronic Control).
When did the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR come out?
In fact, the 1994 Lancer offered a version named GSR, which was punchy enough to stir emotions in a parking lot among a few car enthusiasts, but not t… The lancer is arguably one of Mitsubishi’s most popular models, having been sold in over 6 million units worldwide since the model’s 1973 inception.
When did the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X come out?
Finally, in 2008 came the final model, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X. It still had a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, albeit with the new 4B11 design. The Evo X, Motor Trend reports, was a somewhat more refined Evo, if not quite as high-energy.
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback still on the market?
Mitsubishi couldn’t build this antiquated compact forever. The Lancer Sportback fled the U.S. market at the end of its 2014 model year. Lauded by the enthusiast press, the Lancer Evolution was cancelled after the 2015 model year, though more than 100 Evos languish on dealer lots, according to Cars.com inventory.
What was the predecessor of the Mitsubishi Lancer?
The immediate predecessor to the Lancer Evolution is the Galant VR-4. Introduced in 1987, the Galant VR-4 featured the same turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and accompanying all-wheel-drive system that would come to be used in the Lancer Evolution. Shown here is the 1987 model.
What kind of transmission does the Lancer Evolution have?
Three models are available: ES, LS, and O-Z® Rally, in either manual or automatic transmissions. The All-Wheel-Control equipped Lancer Evolution arrives in the United States, and is awarded Automobile magazine’s 2003 Automobile of the Year.