The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, known as the 'Evo', is a high-performance sports sedan and rally car that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 to 2016. There have been ten official versions, each designated with a Roman numeral, featuring two-liter intercooled turbo inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems across all generations.
Originally targeted for the Japanese market, the Evolution series gained popularity through grey imports, leading to its availability in the UK and various European markets from 1998 through Ralliart dealers. In 2003, Mitsubishi expanded its reach by exporting the eighth-generation Evolution to the United States in response to the success of Subaru's Impreza WRX.
In line with a gentlemen's agreement among Japanese car manufacturers, the Evo series was limited to 276 horsepower until the Evolution IX's release in 2005, complying with restrictions on power output in domestic versions.
Key points:
1. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, or 'Evo', is a sports sedan and rally car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 to 2016.
2. It features ten official versions, each labeled with a Roman numeral, all equipped with two-liter intercooled turbo inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems.
3. Initially intended for the Japanese market, the Evolution series saw expanded availability in the UK, Europe, and the US based on growing demand and market success.
4. Up until the Evolution IX in 2005, all
