1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III Group A

By 1995, it was apparent Mitsubishi were willing to under go rapid develpment of their platform car. New areodynamics and an active four wheel drive system were distinct properties for the Lancer Evolution III.

The 1995 race season started off with the Evolution II and ended with the Evolution III. During this season Mitsubishi won the Manufacturers’ Championship in the APRC and took 2nd place in the WRC Manufacturers’ Championship.

1996 would be a pivotal year for Mitsubishi and thier Lancer Evolution III. Tommi Makinen drove to win five WRC events in a Lancer Evolution III. These victories helped Tommi secure a WRC Driver’s Championship while Mitsubishi claimed 2nd in the WRC Manufacturers Championship. During the same year, Mitsubishi scored the APRC Manufactures Championship fr the second year in a row with help from Richard Burns.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
production	7000
engine	4G63 Inline-4
position	Front Transverse
aspiration	Twin Scroll Turbocharger
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
fuel feed	ECI Multiport Injection
displacement	1997 cc / 121.9 in³
bore	85 mm / 3.35 in
stroke	88 mm / 3.46 in
power	201.3 kw / 270 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output	135.2 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	214.29 bhp per tonne
torque	440 nm / 324.5 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
driven wheels	4WD
front tires	Michelin
rear tires	Michelin
front brakes	Vented Discs w/6-Pot Calipers
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers
r brake size	mm / in
f suspension	MacPheron Struts w/Coil Springs, Ohlins Dampers
r suspension	Multi-Link Struts w/Coil Springs, Ohlins Dampers
curb weight	1260 kg / 2778 lbs
wheelbase	2510 mm / 98.8 in
front track	1470 mm / 57.9 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
transmission	6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	:1