1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV
This is the road-going adaptation of the Lancer rally car, formally known as the GSR. It features airbags and a full interior which are not available on the Rally counterpart formally known as the RS. To add 15% more torsional rigidity, front-strut tower bars and a front-end crossmember were added to the RS model. Additionally a faster steering ratio and short tranmission ratios add to sporting nature of the RS.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| production | 12000 |
| engine | 4G63 Inline 4 |
| position | Front Transverse |
| aspiration | Turbocharger |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4-Valves / Cyl |
| fuel feed | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| displacement | 1997 cc / 121.9 in³ |
| bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in |
| stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in |
| compression | 8.8:1 |
| power | 208.8 kw / 280.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
| specific output | 140.21 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 207.41 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 353.87 nm / 261 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| front tires | 205/55R16 |
| rear tires | 205/55R16 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, ABS |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/Twin-Pot Calipers, ABS |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Coil Springs |
| r suspension | Multi-Link w/Coil Springs |
| curb weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2510 mm / 98.8 in |
| front track | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| rear track | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| length | 4330 mm / 170.5 in |
| width | 1690 mm / 66.5 in |
| height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 2.785:1, 1.950:1, 1.407:1, 1.031:1, 0.761:1, :1 |
| final drive | 4.529:1 |
| top speed | ~180.2 kph / 112.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.5 seconds |
