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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Lancer Evolution VII (GH-CT9A)

Years: 2001–2003
Chassis: GH-CT9A
Drivetrain: 4WD

Image: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima / CC BY-SA 4.0

Story

The first model of the third generation, moved onto the Lancer Cedia, which had changed generation the year before. It newly carried ACD, which electronically controls the limited slip between the front and rear wheels. From this generation it was a single model name, Lancer Evolution, rather than a grade of the Lancer.

Stories

The Evo VII that was not supposed to come

According to Nakaya's autobiography, the new base car, the Lancer Cedia, was almost the same size as the Galant VR-4, and the Lan-Evo was supposed to end with the VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition. Mitsubishi was also said to be undecided about whether to release a successor. In reality, however, by the time Mitsubishi decided to move to a World Rally Car, development of the Evo VII and the Group A car based on it was already under way.

Akihiko Nakaya

Chassis

Front

Strut

Rear

Multi-link

Curb weight: 1,320-1,480kg

Engineers

Akihiko Nakaya

A racing driver and motoring journalist. Closely tied to Mitsubishi Motors, he served as a development driver for the Lancer Evolution from the V onward. An All-Japan F3 champion.