Mitsubishi · Lancer Evolution
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Lancer Evolution VIII (GH-CT9A)
- Years
- 2003–2005
- Chassis
- GH-CT9A
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
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Story
It adopted the Mount Fuji-shaped grille shared by Mitsubishi cars, which was unpopular at launch and also affected cooling and aerodynamic drag. Its rear wing was the world's first made of carbon on a mass-production sedan, and official exports outside Japan began with this generation.
Chassis
Front
Strut
Rear
Multi-link
- Curb weight
- 1,310-1,410kg
Engineers
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.