About the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V
The name "Mitsubishi Lancer
Evolution" made its first appearance at the 1973 World Rally Championships.
After that, the Lancer participated on and off in rally activity until its
return to the WRC in 1993.
The reborn Lancer
Evolution adopted a 4WD system, and was equipped with a 2L DOHC turbo engine,
called the 4G63. Achieving a 2nd place finish in both the Indonesia Rally and
the RAC Rally, the Lancer showed the world a glimpse of its speed. From the
Evolution II in 1994, to the Evolution III in 1995, the Lancer was under
continual development. In 1996, the Evolution III, driven by Tommi Makinen, won
five races earning him a Driver's Title. Driving the Evolution IV in the
following year, Tommi Makinen became a repeat champion. In 1998, the Evolution V
made its debut in the 5th Catalonian Rally. The Evolution's most impressive
feature is its wide body. With a blister fender on the front, and a fiberglass
over fender on the rear, the width of the body was expanded to 177mm.
Furthermore, by changing
the shape of the front bumper and hood ducts, as well as by adding moveable
wings and spoilers, the Evolution V was given even more punch. An electrically
controlled active differential was adopted in the rear, as well as in the center
and front of the car, ensuring high traction. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V,
driven by Tommi Makinen, showed the power of a champion throughout the year.
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MS-3 - Bright Red |
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TS-26 - Pure White |
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TS-39 - Mica Red |
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TS-50 - Blue Mica |
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X-10 - Gun Metal |
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X-11 - Chrome Silver |
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X-12 - Gold Leaf |
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X-14 - Sky Blue |
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X-18 - Semi Gloss
Black |
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X-21 - Flat Base |
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X-26 - Clear Orange |
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X-27 - Clear Red |
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X-28 - Park Green |
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X-4 - Blue |
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X-7 - Red |
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X-8 - Lemon Yellow |
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XF-1 - Flat Black |
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XF-16 - Flat Aluminum |
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XF-19 - Sky Grey |
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XF-4 - Yellow Green |
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XF-56 - Metallic Grey |
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XF-63 - German Grey |
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XF-7 - Flat Red |
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