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Mitsubishi Lancer EVO III Tuned

ClassicMitsubishi
300 hp
Horsepower
1260 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
1995
Year

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III Tuned (Classic)

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III Tuned is a sharpened, rally-bred Japanese icon from the golden age of all-wheel-drive performance. Based on the 1995 Evo III platform, this tuned version takes the already capable homologation special and turns it into a more aggressive street-and-track weapon with added power, grip, and turbo punch.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (4G63T, front-mounted, transverse) with upgraded turbo and supporting mods

  • Total Output: ~300 hp

  • Redline: ~7,500–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,260 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,310 mm long × 1,690 mm wide × 1,405 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,510 mm

  • Tires: Performance road tires on 17-inch alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Evo III Tuned feels like a compact rally monster with serious midrange torque and excellent traction out of slow corners. Compared with the stock car, the tuned package brings a stronger turbo surge, quicker acceleration, and a more lively rear end when you lean on it — but the AWD system still gives it a forgiving, confidence-building balance. It’s nimble, eager, and very effective on tight, technical circuits where direction changes matter.

Engine & Sound: The 4G63T delivers that unmistakable Mitsubishi turbo four character — a deep intake growl, rising boost whistle, and a hard-edged exhaust note that builds into a punchy top-end shove. Turbo lag is present, but once on boost it pulls hard and keeps the car feeling energetic all the way through the rev range.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Quick turn-in with a stable front end, though it can push into mild understeer if you overdrive entry speed.

  • Traction: Excellent from slow corners thanks to AWD, with strong launches and confident power delivery.

  • Braking: Solid and predictable, though weight transfer is still noticeable under heavy stops.

  • Top Speed: Respectable, but the Evo III Tuned is much more about acceleration and corner-exit speed than big straight-line numbers.

Driving Style Tip: Keep the turbo in its sweet spot and use clean, committed inputs. The car rewards aggressive but tidy driving — especially on rally-style stages, autocross layouts, and technical circuits where its AWD grip and punchy power delivery can shine.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Evo III Tuned has the classic boxy Lancer Evolution silhouette, flared arches, and unmistakable 90s Japanese performance attitude. In tuned form, it usually wears a more purposeful stance with deeper wheels, a louder visual presence, and the kind of understated aggression that makes it instantly recognizable.

Whether you’re chasing lap times, carving through twisty roads, or just enjoying one of Mitsubishi’s most legendary turbo AWD platforms, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III Tuned is a hugely rewarding classic with real character and a lot of grip-based fun.