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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III
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Third and final evolution of the Lancer in old shape body was again a step ahead, this time bigger than previously. Team finally had decided to devote more resources to WRC programme and also had signed Tommi Makinen to drive for them.

Rear wing grew again and took a little different shape as well. Biggest developments were under skin as active differentials were installed on front and rear for the first time. In the engine bay, car had larger intercooler installed - giving it an advantage over competitors. At the same time, FIA reduced restrictor size to 34mm and this is claimed to favour Mitsubishi's long-stroke engine.

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Debut WRC event: Corsica 1995
Best WRC result: 1st by Kenneth Eriksson in Australia 1995
 1st by Tommi Makinen in Sweden 1996
 1st by Tommi Makinen in Safari 1996
 1st by Tommi Makinen in Argentina 1996
 1st by Tommi Makinen in Finland 1996
 1st by Tommi Makinen in Australia 1996
Rallies contested: 18  (works entries)
WRC starts: 29  (works entries)
Outright wins: 6  (wins to rallies ratio 33.3%)
Podiums: 8  (podiums to starts ratio 27.6%)
DNF's: 9  (DNF's to starts ratio 31.0 %)
Points scored: 428  (manufacturer championship points)
Avg points per rally: 23.8  
Technical data
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Group and class A8
Engine
Location: Front transverse
Turbo: Yes
Cylinders: 4 in line
Valves: 16
Bore x stroke: 85.0 x 88.0 mm
Cubic capacity: 1997 cc
Power: 300 hp
Torque: 450 Nm
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Dimensions
Length: 4310 mm
Width: 1695 mm
Height: 1395 mm
Wheelbase: 2500 mm
Front track: 1450 mm
Rear track: 1460 mm
Weight: 1230 kg
Transmission
Drive: 4WD
Gears: 6
Sequential: No
Clutch plates: 3
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III Click picture to see larger version in a pop-up window
Evo III X-ray
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X-ray view of Lancer Evo III Click picture to see larger version in a pop-up window
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