What was the special edition of the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Physical enhancements for the special edition included Recaro seats, 17″ white Enkei alloys, and a Momo steering wheel. RS versions of the EVO were now getting trick racing gear like a titanium turbo impeller, and even more space was hacked out of the front bumper to make room for the huge intercooler.
Where did Joginder Singh Drive a Mitsubishi Lancer?
In the gruelling Southern Cross Rally, held in New South Wales, Australia, Cowan piloted the nimble Lancer to five straight victories. He would later found Mitsubishi’s Ralliart tuning arm. At the same time, Kenyan driver Joginder Singh took the Lancer to two WRC victories in the horrendously difficult Safari Rally, in 1974 and 1977.
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Turbo a rally car?
Oh yes. While it wasn’t as successful as the 1600 GSR in rallying, placing a best of third in the 1000 Lakes Rally, the Lancer Turbo had begun to make its mark in the world of high-speed stage rallies.
When did the Dodge Lancer come to America?
By the mid ’70s and early ’80s, the Lancer had started to trickle into North America under the Chrysler umbrella as the Plymouth Arrow or Dodge Colt.
When did the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2 come out?
The GSR version of the Evolution I was the only Evolution Lancer released with a Viscous Limited Slip Rear Differential ( VLSD ). The subsequent Evolution Lancer models all featured rear mechanical plate type LSD’s. The Evolution II was upgraded in December 1993, and was produced until February 1995.
What kind of differential does a Mitsubishi Lancer have?
The engine and transaxle were 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.
How tall is the first generation Mitsubishi Lancer?
First generation Length 4,310 mm (169.7 in) Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in) Height 1,395 mm (54.9 in) Curb weight 1,170–1,240 kg (2,579–2,734 lb)
What kind of yaw control does a Mitsubishi Lancer have?
Mitsubishi’s new Active Yaw Control appeared as a factory standard 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 10,000 Evolution IVs produced all sold quickly.