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Mitsubishi Lancer EVO III

RallyMitsubishi
270 hp
Horsepower
1260 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
1995
Year

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO III (Rally)

The Mitsubishi Lancer EVO III is the third-generation Evolution, a road-legal homologation special built to sharpen Mitsubishi’s rally program in the Group A era. It takes the compact Lancer sedan formula and turns it into an all-wheel-drive turbo weapon with aggressive aero, a stronger chassis, and serious traction for dirt, tarmac, and stage work.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (4G63T, transverse) with intercooler

  • Total Output: ~270 hp

  • Redline: ~7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,260 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,310 mm long × 1,695 mm wide × 1,405 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,510 mm

  • Tires: Performance rally or road compounds on 16-inch wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The EVO III feels like a compact, punchy rally homologation car with lots of grip on entry and strong traction on exit. Compared with the earlier Evos, it brings a more mature chassis balance and sharper aero, letting it attack corners with real confidence while still retaining that classic turbo-lag-to-boost character. It is lively, mechanical, and incredibly rewarding when driven with commitment.

Engine & Sound: The 4G63T delivers the unmistakable Mitsubishi turbo-four soundtrack — a gritty intake rasp, audible wastegate chatter, and a hard-edged boost surge as the revs climb. Off boost it can feel a little soft, but once the turbo wakes up the car pulls with a strong midrange punch that suits short-shifted, momentum-based driving.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Tight, responsive front end with classic AWD stability; can rotate well with trail braking and weight transfer.

  • Traction: Excellent grip out of slow corners and on loose surfaces, especially when you get the car settled before throttle application.

  • Braking: Strong for a compact road/rally car, but the chassis likes smooth pedal inputs to stay balanced.

  • Top Speed: Respectable rather than outrageous — the EVO III is built more for acceleration and control than outright terminal velocity.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with rhythm. Get the car rotated early, keep the turbo spooled, and use the AWD traction to fire out of corners rather than overdriving the front end. It shines on technical stages and mixed-surface routes where precision matters more than raw power.

Livery & Aesthetics: The EVO III wears its rally intent proudly, with a muscular bumper, rear wing, flared arches, and a purposeful, boxy silhouette that defines 1990s Japanese performance. In classic Mitsubishi liveries, it looks every bit the factory-fresh Group A warrior.

Whether you're carving up stages or reliving the golden age of homologation specials, the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO III is a raw, agile, and deeply satisfying turbo AWD icon.