1994 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution II Group A

The orginal Lancer Evolution yeilded little victory for Mitsubishi. In an attempt to change this record a new version of the Lancer Evolution was released. This car was aptly titled the Evolution II.

For the 1994 season, a newly devleoped aerodyanmics set the car apart from the Lancer Evolution. A new larger rear wing was affixed as was a more agressive front spoiler. Horsepower was raised by 10 bhp.

Evolution IIs were raced in the 1994 season up until the begining of 1995. During this time cars were campaigned in both the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship and World Rally Championship.

The first major victory was achieved with a Lancer Evolution was had at the 1995 Swedish Rally (WRC). It was at this rally where Mitsubishi’s Active Four-wheel Drive system was first employed. Using a computer controlled driveline, the car was able to apply power were the most grip a could be had. This greatly helped the Lancer’s remain tractable on the snowy Swedish passes.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
production	5000 (GSR and RS Models)
engine	4G63 Inline-4
position	Front Transverse
aspiration	Turbocharged
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement	1997 cc / 121.9 in³
bore	85 mm / 3.35 in
stroke	88 mm / 3.46 in
compression	8.5:1
power	193.9 kw / 260 bhp
specific output	130.2 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	208.0 bhp per tonne
torque	309.13 nm / 228 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
redline	7000
driven wheels	4WD
f brake size	mm / in
r brake size	mm / in
curb weight	1250 kg / 2756 lbs
wheelbase	2510 mm / 98.8 in
front track	1465 mm / 57.7 in
rear track	1470 mm / 57.9 in
length	4310 mm / 169.7 in
width	1695 mm / 66.7 in
height	1395 mm / 54.9 in
gear ratios	:1