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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution History

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution


Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Also called	Mitsubishi Evo, LanEvo, Evo
Production	1992–present
Assembly	Mizushima Plant, Kurashiki, Okayama
Class	Sport compact World Rally Car Sports sedan
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive
Engine	2.0 L I4 turbo 4G63T (1987–2007) 4B11T (2008–present)
Transmission	6-speed TC-SST (2007- ) 5-speed automatic (2001-2003) 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Related	Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer WRC Mitsubishi Racing Lancer

Evolution I

First generation


Production	October 1992 – January 1994
Platform	CD9A
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
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)

Evolution II

Second Generation


Production	January 1994 – February 1995
Platform	CE9A
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,310 mm (169.7 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weight	1,180–1,250 kg (2,601–2,756 lb)

Evolution III

Third generation


Production	February 1995 – August 1996
Platform	CE9A
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,310 mm (169.7 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weight	1,190–1,260 kg (2,624–2,778 lb)

Evolution IV

Fourth generation


Production	August 1996 – January 1998
Platform	CN9A
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,330 mm (170.5 in)
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight	1,260–1,350 kg (2,778–2,976 lb)

Evolution V

Fifth Generation


Production	1998
Platform	CP9A
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,350 mm (171.3 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,405–1,415 mm (55.3–55.7 in)
Curb weight	1,260–1,360 kg (2,778–2,998 lb)

Evolution VI

Sixth generation


Production	January 1999 – March 2001
Platform	CP9A
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,350 mm (171.3 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,405–1,415 mm (55.3–55.7 in)
Curb weight	1,260–1,360 kg (2,778–2,998 lb)

Evolution VII

Seventh generation


Production	March 2001 – January 2003
Platform	CT9A
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,625 mm (103.3 in)
Length	4,455 mm (175.4 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight	1,320–1,400 kg (2,910–3,086 lb)

Evolution VIII

Eighth generation


Production	January 2003 – March 2005
Platform	CT9A
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,625 mm (103.3 in)
Length	4,490–4,535 mm (176.8–178.5 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight	1,320–1,410 kg (2,910–3,109 lb)

Evolution IX

Ninth generation


Production	March 2005 – October 2007(August 2006-Late 2008 MR)
Platform	CT9A
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,625 mm (103.3 in)
Length	4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight	1,310–1,490 kg (2,888–3,285 lb)

Evolution X

Tenth Generation


Production	October 2007–2013
Platform	CZ4A
Engine	2.0L 4B11T
Transmission	6-speed twin-clutch transmission 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104 in)
Length	4,495 mm (177.0 in)
Width	1,810 mm (71 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58 in)
Curb weight	1,420–1,600 kg (3,131–3,527 lb)

Nissan Skyline

R34

Production	1999–2002 64,623 units sold
Assembly	Musashimurayama, Japan
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupe
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine	2.0 L RB20DE I6 (GT) 2.5 L RB25DE I6 (25 GT, GT-X, GT-V, GT-4) 2.5 L RB25DET I6 (GT-T) 2.6 L RB26DETT I6 (GT-R)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,665 mm (104.9 in)
Length	4,705 mm (185.2 in) (sedan)
Width	1,725 mm (67.9 in) (sedan)
Height	1,375 mm (54.1 in) (sedan)
Curb weight	1,536 kg (3,386.3 lb) (GT-R) 1,410 kg (3,108.5 lb) (GT-T)
Related	Nissan Laurel Nissan Stagea Nissan GT-R
Designer	Kozo Watanabe

R34 Skyline 25GT-T coupe

R34 Skyline sedan

In May 1998, the EN34, HR34, ER34 and BNR34 marked the introduction of the more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly RB25DET NEO engine. The RB20E engine was discontinued in the R34 base model (GT), and the RB20DE, after last being used in the R32 Skyline, was reintroduced in updated NEO guise. The R34 GT powered by the RB20DE NEO, coupled with a 5-speed gearbox, became the most fuel-efficient straight-6 Skyline to date (of any shape). " The 4-speed automatic transmission available on some models in the previous two shapes were discontinued. In its place, Nissan produced a 4-speed Tiptronic transmission for all of the automatic versions (Except the base 2.0L, which has a standard 5-speed gearbox). Only the GT-T coupe variant was sold in New Zealand from 2000 and it was the only country besides Japan that sold the R34 GT-T model Skylines new. The Nissan Skyline rivals are the Toyota Supra and the Mazda RX-7.
Models:

GT – 2.0/2.5 L RB20DE NEO I6, 155 ps (114 kW)
25 GT, GT-X, 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 200 ps (147 kW)
GT-V 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 177 kW
GT-FOUR – 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 200 ps (147 kW) 4WD
GT-T – 2.5 L RB25DET NEO turbo I6, 280 hp (206 kW, 343 N m)

GT-T

Standard features include Limited slip differential, Xenon headlights, Rear window wiper, Driver airbag, Front passenger airbag, Anti-lock braking system, Traction control, Front seat belt pre-tensioners, Front seat belt force limiters, Rear seat lap sash belt, Child seat attachment, Side impact protection bars, Power windows, Central door locking, Steering wheel height adjust, Leather steering wheel, Alloy wheels and Ultraviolet reducing glass. Optional features include Front fog lamps, Rear fog lamps, Front spoiler, Rear spoiler, Side airbags, Navigation system, Tinted windows, Sunroof.

GT-R

The GT-R reappeared in 1999, with a revised chassis and other updates. The R34 turbos received a ball bearing core. The R34 N1 turbos had a metal exhaust wheel, and ball bearing center section. A 6-speed Getrag gearbox was used. The turbo outlet pipes were changed from cast to formed metal outlets. The intercooler outlet side and rear turbo dump pipe had temperature probes fitted in the V-spec models.
Models: (all 4WD)

GT-R – 2.6 L RB26DETT twin-turbo I6, 332 PS (244 kW, 392 Nm) (advertised as 276)^[24]
GT-R V-Spec – Additional aero parts, brake ventilation ducts, diffuser, LSD.
GT-R V-Spec II – As above + carbon fibre hood with NACA duct.
GT-R N1 – Blueprinted N1 motor, no A/C, no stereo, no rear wiper, basic interior trim. (only 45 made)
GT-R M-Spec – Leather interior, softer suspension with "Ripple Control" dampers, heated seats.
GT-R V-Spec II Nür – As above V-Spec II + N1 motor, 300 km/h speedo. (only 750 made)
GT-R M-Spec Nür – As above M-Spec + N1 motor, 300 km/h speedo. (only 253 made)
GT-R NISMO S-tune
GT-R NISMO R-tune
GT-R NISMO Z-tune – 2.8 L (bored and stroked) RB26DETT Z2 twin-turbo I6, 500 PS (368 kW, 540 Nm) Z1 and Z2 (Only 19 made)