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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, also known as 'Evo', is a sports sedan based on the Lancer .. All , and RS and GSR models have the Japanese Evolution VII's 5-speed transmission. The MR edition was introduced to the US.
Mitsubishi says, "This entire family of highly developed sedans exists for the sole purpose of domination in competition. Mitsubishi Lancer Sixth generation. The horizontal and vertical wings of the rear spoiler are made entirely of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic to help keep its weight down. Three trims were available for Japan, Asia and Europe.
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution , also known as ' Evo' , [1] is a sports sedan based on the Lancer that was manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from until There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a Roman numeral. All use two litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems.
The Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets, but demand on the "grey import" market led the Evolution series to be offered through Ralliart dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around Mitsubishi decided to export the eighth generation Evolution to the United States in after witnessing the success Subaru had in that market with their long-time direct rival, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.

The tenth and final generation of the Lancer Evolution was launched in Japan in , and overseas markets in The first Lancer Evolution used the 2. The GSR came with all of the conveniences of a typical street car, including a digital screen climate control system. February saw the arrival of the Evolution 3, followed a pre-release in which had several improvements over the previous models.
New, more aggressive styling and a new nose moulding improved the air supply to the radiator, intercooler and brakes. New side skirts and rear bumper moldings and a larger rear spoiler were added to reduce lift. The Lancer platform was completely changed in , and along with it, the Evolution, which had become extremely popular throughout the world. The RS version was produced as a competition car with a limited-slip front differential and a friction type LSD at the rear.

The RS also had wind up windows, optional air conditioning in some models, and a few extra brace bars to strengthen the chassis, one behind the front grill and the other across the boot floor. Mitsubishi's new Active Yaw Control appeared as a factory option 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 Evolution IVs produced all sold quickly.
The Evolution IV can be distinguished by its two large fog lights in the front bumper option on RS version , and the newly designed tail lights on the rear, which became a standard design to Evolution V, which would become yet another trademark of the Evolution series. Much of the technical improvements for this generation were also used in the second generation Mitsubishi RVR sold only in Japan. The Evolution IV was the last model to be considered "compact" according to Japanese dimension regulations.
Furthermore, the turbocharger was again improved. The Evolution VI's changes mainly focused on cooling and engine durability. It received a larger intercooler, larger oil cooler, and new pistons, along with a titanium-aluminide turbine wheel for the RS model, which was a first in a production car.

Yet another special edition Evolution VI was released in December The Evolution VII was based on the larger Lancer Cedia platform and as a result gained more weight over the Evolution VI, but Mitsubishi made up for this with multiple important chassis tweaks.
The biggest change was the addition of an active center differential and a more effective limited-slip differential, while a front helical limited-slip differential was added. The introduction of the Evolution VII also marked the first time an automatic drivetrain was included within the model lineup—the GT-A.