GT5 Transcripts/Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car '99

Having dominated the WRC's Group A class in 1998, the Lancer Evolution V evolved into the Evo VI in 1999. For the new version, Mitsubishi made key changes to the engine that sharpened its response and improved durability and reliability. The car's high-speed stability was also addressed, at Mitsubishi installed a double rear wing to supply gobs of extra downforce.
The Evolution VI WRC's debut was at the fifth stage in Catalonia. Lead driver Tommi Mäkinen finished 3rd here, showing good promise for the new car. The Evo VI's first victory came in the 9th round in New Zealand, and this was followed by another victory at San Remo. With the championship on the line in the final race of the season in Great Britain, disaster struck when Mäkinen crashed and was eliminated from the competition. All hope seemed lost for Mitsubishi... that is, until race leader, Ford's Colin McRae, also crashed. His replacement, Carlos Sainz, experienced engine trouble, and he had to retire, leaving Mäkinen, who had been leading in the rankings at the start of the race in the Driver's Championship, without finishing the final race.
By this time, rival WRC cars were already quicker than the Lancer Evolution VI, so for the second half of the 2001 season, Mitsubishi introduced a new machine in the form of the Lancer Evolution VII.
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