1992
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution I
The first Lancer Evolution was a homologation special built specifically to compete in the World Rally Championship. Using the Lancer sedan body stuffed with a turbocharged 4G63T engine and Mitsubishi's active AWD system, it launched what would become a 16-year evolution of performance engineering.
Rally Homologation
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 (4G63T) |
| Displacement | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 309 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 12.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 5.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h |
| Length | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,150 kg |
| MSRP Range | ¥2,395,000 (1992 Japan) |