GT7 Transcripts/Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR '98

With fender flares and more torque; the 5th generation Lancer Evo.
The Lancer Evolution series that had continued through the Evo I, II, and III took a major leap forward in August 1996. With the full model change of the base Lancer saloon, the true 2nd generation of the Evo series, the Lancer Evolution IV was born.
The position of the 4G63 engine was flipped around 180 degrees, achieving 276.1 BHP, and maximum torque was also improved to 36.0 kgfm. The most significant change was the introduction of the electronically controlled AYC (Active Yaw Control), which replaced the mechanical LSD in the rear differential of previous models.
Following thereafter, the Lancer Evo V appeared in January 1998. This Lancer Evo V was given a bigger size class body than the previous Lancers to meet WRC specifications.
While its rivals took full advantage of the WR car regulations which started in 1997, the Lancer Evo stuck to fighting on as a Group A car and the introduction of a wide body was an obvious necessity. In terms of performance, the maximum torque of the engine was improved to 38.0 kgfm and a helical LSD was used for the front differential. Inverted dampers were introduced for the suspension as well as numerous minor changes and fine tuning.
In January 1999, an even more advanced Lancer Evo VI appeared. External differences with the V were minor but the internals had thoroughly matured as a road-going sportscar, with a further refined engine and suspension.
The first anniversary model ever in the Lancer Evo series appeared in January 2000, based on this Lancer Evo VI. Commemorating the first ever 4 consecutive WRC championships wins by Tommi Mäkinen, the Tommi Mäkinen edition appeared in a limited production run of 2500 cars. This model was given a large front spoiler along with other special parts, as well as a revised suspension stroke and quicker steering which were geared more towards on-road driving. This was the final and ultimate model of the 2nd generation Lancer Evolution series.
Category:GT7 Transcripts