| Mitsubishi Lancer RS | Evolution IV (1997) |
Evolution V (1998) |
| Engine | All aluminum construction. Transverally mounted. In-line 4 cylinders model 4G63 Turbo. Bore: 85mm Stroke: 88mm, 1997 cm3 , water cooled. Compression ratio: 8.8 Maximum output 280PS @ 6500rpm, maximum torque: 36Kg/m @ 3000rpm. ECI-Multi fuel injection system. Water cooled IHI turbocharger, max boost pressure: 1.2 bar. |
All aluminum construction. Transverally mounted. In-line 4 cylinders model 4G63 Turbo. Bore: 85mm Stroke: 88mm, 1997 cm3 , water cooled. Compression ratio: 8.8 Maximum output 280PS @ 7000rpm, maximum torque: 38Kg/m @ 3000rpm. ECI-Multi fuel injection system. Water cooled, modified IHI turbocharger, max boost pressure: 1.2 bar. Water spray on intercooler and transmission radiator. |
| Transmission | All wheel drive Ferguson layout. Center and rear
viscous couplers. Epicyclical
center differential with 50-50 % F/R torque distribution. Final drive ratio: choice between 4.529, 4.875. Five speed fully synchronized gear box. Gear ratios: Single dry plate power assisted clutch. Rack and pinion steering, variable power assistance. |
All wheel drive Ferguson layout. Front
(helical), center ( viscous coupler)
and rear (mechanical). Epicyclical center differential with 50-50 % F/R torque
distribution. Final drive ratio 4.529. Five speed fully synchronized gear box. Gear ratios: Single dry plate power assisted clutch. Rack and pinion steering, variable power assistance. |
| Suspension | Front: Independent McPherson struts lower
wishbone, coil springs and gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar. Rear: Multilink layout, coil springs and gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar. |
Front: Independent McPherson struts lower
wishbone (aluminum), coil springs and gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar. Rear: Multilink layout, coil springs and gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar. |
| Brakes | Front: Vented disks 1 pot floating
calipers. Rear: Vented disks 1 pot floating calipers. ABS (6 sensors). |
Front: Vented disks (320 mm) Brembo 4 pot
aluminum calipers. Rear: Vented Disks (290 mm) Brembo 2 pot aluminum calipers. ABS (6 sensors), no ABS on the RS model. |
| Chassis | Monocoque. | Monocoque. |
| Wheels/Tires | 6"x15" wheels, 205/60ZR15 | 8"x17" wheels, 225/45ZR17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 4330mm Width: 1690mm Height: 1415mm Wheelbase: 2510mm Front track: 1470mm Rear track: 1470mm Laden weight: 1350Kg |
Length: 4350mm Width: 1770mm Height: 1415mm Wheelbase: 2510mm Front track: 1510mm Rear track: 1505mm Laden weight: 1360Kg |
| Performance (works) | 0-100Km/h: 5.5s top speed: 193Km/h |
0-100Km/h: 5.1s top speed: 180Km/h |
| Miscellaneous | - | The new engine management system offers an improved storage capacity that allows much more parameters to be taken into account. |
| Notes | - | Aluminum bonnet and front wings. |