1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV

This is the road-going adaptation of the Lancer rally car, formally known as the GSR. It features airbags and a full interior which are not available on the Rally counterpart formally known as the RS. To add 15% more torsional rigidity, front-strut tower bars and a front-end crossmember were added to the RS model. Additionally a faster steering ratio and short tranmission ratios add to sporting nature of the RS.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
production	12000
engine	4G63 Inline 4
position	Front Transverse
aspiration	Turbocharger
valvetrain	DOHC 4-Valves / Cyl
fuel feed	Electronic Fuel Injection
displacement	1997 cc / 121.9 in³
bore	85.0 mm / 3.35 in
stroke	88.0 mm / 3.46 in
compression	8.8:1
power	208.8 kw / 280.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm
specific output	140.21 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	207.41 bhp per tonne
torque	353.87 nm / 261 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
driven wheels	4WD
front tires	205/55R16
rear tires	205/55R16
front brakes	Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, ABS
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/Twin-Pot Calipers, ABS
r brake size	mm / in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension	MacPherson Struts w/Coil Springs
r suspension	Multi-Link w/Coil Springs
curb weight	1350 kg / 2976 lbs
wheelbase	2510 mm / 98.8 in
front track	1470 mm / 57.9 in
rear track	1470 mm / 57.9 in
length	4330 mm / 170.5 in
width	1690 mm / 66.5 in
height	1415 mm / 55.7 in
transmission	5-Speed Manual
gear ratios	2.785:1, 1.950:1, 1.407:1, 1.031:1, 0.761:1, :1
final drive	4.529:1
top speed	~180.2 kph / 112.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.5 seconds