When did the Mitsubishi Evolution VI come out?
The Mitsubishi team introduced the next car, the Evolution VI, at the opening round of the 1999 season in Monte Carlo. With its brightly coloured Marlboro livery, the Evolution VI stormed to victory at the event and went on to win the next round in Sweden.
What kind of engine does a Mitsubishi Evo have?
The engine fitted to the Evo was essentially a modified Galant VR-4 unit. The turbocharged 2.0-litre 16v DOHC engine produced 247 hp at 6,000 rpm and 227 lb/ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. Reduced internal friction produced a better throttle response, especially at higher rpms and the car was fitted with an oil cooler as standard.
What’s the difference between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Evo?
The first 2,500 cars sold out in 3 days which led to Mitsubishi making another 2.500 cars. The differences between the normal road going Lancer and the Lancer Evolution were huge. The 4G63 powerplant was thoroughly updated with improvements being made to the breathing, turbo, fuel injection as well as the engine internals.
What’s the difference between the Evo 7 and 8?
Super AYC sends more power to the outer rear wheel. 10kg heavier than EVO 7. Billed as the ultimate EVO 8. Came with an aluminium roof, lightweight suspension, Bilstein dampers, anthracite alloys, carbon fibre rear wing element. MIVEC, Mitsubishis innovative variable valve timing technology was first seen on the EVO 9.
When did the Mitsubishi Evo VII come out?
In 2002 it was the king of the compact class in Europe (because the Euro spec WRX STi had “only” 265 PS). It’s so sad that the current Lancer Evo is far from being the king.
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution the same as the Evo?
In order to follow these rules, the Evolution is based on the same platform as the Lancer, but is much more powerful and the only major part in common between the Evo and the Lancer is the unibody. Nine street versions of the Evolution have been produced from 1993 up to today.
What’s the difference between Evo 7 and Evo 6?
The engine in the EVO 7 featured hollow camshafts and a magnesium alloy cam cover to reduce weight at the top of the engine. The biggest improvement came with the update of the AYC which now worked with the ABS and had manually selectable settings of Snow, Gravel and Tarmac.
What kind of suspension does Mitsubishi Evo 8 have?
EVO 8 MR – top spec “Mitsubishi Racing” model with aluminium roof and other weight reductions for a lower centre of gravity and improved handling, revised front LSD, 17″ BBS alloy wheels, BILSTEIN suspension, carbon interior trim, black suede RECARO seats, MR Badging, special factory optional colour eisen grey / graphite grey and vortex generator.