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2003 Lancer Evolution2003 Lancer EvolutionIntroducing theIntroducing the
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REPUTATION• Enjoys widespread appraisal and popularity for its unrivaled qualities as an ultra-performance 4-wheel drive sedan able to take grueling punishment in motor sports arena
• Tommi Makinen took this car to an unprecedented 4 consecutive Driver Championship WRC titles (1996-1999)
•Won the WRC Manufacturer’s Championship in 1998
• Immortalized in video games that make it the ultimate vehicle among young buyers
The Lancer Evolution is an accessible, unassuming fun-to-drive supercarwhose reputation has resulted from its calculated engineering and
purposeful design.
ACCESSIBLE• Performance & Utility At An Affordable Price• Priced starting under $30K• Most “Bang for the Buck” • More affordable than most luxury European Sport Sedan entries
• Integrates well into ones everyday life •Upright and practical 4-door sedan•Easy drive qualities enable drivers of all abilities to enjoy its superb performance to the maximum.
UNASSUMING•The untraditional sports car•Funky yet functional retro boxy look •Its size and design make it look like a tuner sedan with a gregarious body kit
•Many will underestimate its performance at first glance.
•This “under the radar” vibe has cultivated its cult following worldwide.
CALCULATED ENGINEERINGEach generation represents a new engineering benchmark•Benefits from the incorporation of improvements fuelled by feedback from MMC’s active and highly successful participation in motor sports.
•Improvements have driven the on-going evolution of the series as an ultra-performance 4-wheel drive sedan with a strong sports-oriented personality.
PURPOSEFUL DESIGNUncompromised weight reduction to increase performance:•Aluminum hood, fenders•Carbonate rear spoiler wing • Door Glass thickness reduced
Aerodynamics are optimized by• Improved heat extraction vent• Large side air dams• A design that seamlessly transitions the nose into the rest of the body
SUPERCAR
• World-class rally sports sedan offering technical innovation, excellent handling, control, power and unparalleled performance. Quicker than many European port sedans.
• Built tough to withstand uneven rough terrain, pot holed roads and speed bumps
• No other sedan combines the horse power, torque, high performance all-wheel drive and exhilaration of the Lancer Evolution driving experience
What Makes the Evolution Unique?What Makes the Evolution Unique?
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Lancer Evolution Model StrategyLancer Evolution Model Strategy
One Priceline
One Priceline Fully Equipped Street-legal race carFully Equipped Street-legal race car
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Dimensions
95.1Passenger Vol (cu ft)
10.2Cargo Vol Max (cu ft)
53.3Shoulder Room (Rear)
54.1Shoulder Room (Front)
36.6Legroom (Rear)
43.0Legroom (Front)
36.7Headroom (Rear)
39.9Headroom (Front)
Interior Dimensions
5.5Ground Clearance (in)
69.7Width (in)
103.3Wheelbase (in)
178.5Length (in)
57.1 Height (in)
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54.9
177.6
102.4
66.1
5.5
38.8
36.7
43.2
36.6
54.1
53.3
11.3
93.9
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Engine and ChassisEngine and Chassis
273 / 3500Torque, lb-ft/rpm
235/45R17TiresBrembo 4-wheel DiscBrakes
Sport ABS+EBDAnti-lock Brakes
Full-time AWDDrive Train
Multi-linkSuspension - Rear
MacPherson Strut Inverted Shock AbsorbersSuspension - Front
12.1:1Power-to-Weight
271 / 6500HP/rpm
8.8:1Compression Ratio
AluminumCylinder Heads
Cast IronEngine Block
DOHCValve Train
2.0 I4 TurboEngine Type
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SOHC
Cast Iron
Aluminum
9.5:1
120 @ 5500
130 @ 4250
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All-New Lancer Evolution badge designAll-New Lancer Evolution badge design6
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MechanicalMechanical
2.0L DOHC Intercooled Turbo271hp @ 6500 rpm273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
2.0L DOHC Intercooled Turbo271hp @ 6500 rpm273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Twin-scroll Turbo chargerTwin-scroll Turbo charger
Large front-mounted intercoolerLarge front-mounted intercooler
Auto-adjust intercoolor water spray system
Manual override
Auto-adjust intercoolor water spray system
Manual override
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88Alloy Front Strut Tower BraceAlloy Front Strut Tower Brace
Front MacPherson Strut w/ Inverted-type shock absorbers
24mm front stabilizer bar
Front MacPherson Strut w/ Inverted-type shock absorbers
24mm front stabilizer bar
5-Speed Manual Transmission5-Speed Manual Transmission
Magnesium Valve CoverMagnesium Valve Cover
MechanicalMechanical
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Aluminum intake pipesAluminum intake pipes
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MechanicalMechanical
Sport ABS™ + EBD
4 channel, 4 sensor
Sport ABS™ + EBD
4 channel, 4 sensor
BREMBO Ventilated Disc Braking system4 piston front caliper
BREMBO Ventilated Disc Braking system4 piston front caliper
Rear Multi-link suspension with Stabilizer Bar22mm rear stabilizer bar
Rear Multi-link suspension with Stabilizer Bar22mm rear stabilizer bar
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MechanicalMechanicalFull-time AWD with rear 1.5-way Limited Slip DifferentialFull-time AWD with rear 1.5-way Limited Slip Differential
Keyless entry Keyless entry
Power-assist steering with quick gear ratio.
13.0 : 1 steering ratio
Power-assist steering with quick gear ratio.
13.0 : 1 steering ratio
Hollow camshaft, thin-wall exhaust manifold, low weight balancer shafts
Hollow camshaft, thin-wall exhaust manifold, low weight balancer shafts
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ExteriorExterior
Enkei™ 17” Light aluminum-alloy wheel
235/45 R17 high-performance tires
Yokohama
Enkei™ 17” Light aluminum-alloy wheels
235/45 R17 high-performance tires
Yokohama
Aluminum Hood & FendersAluminum Hood & Fenders
Re-Style front fascia 2.5mph bumpers
Re-Style front fascia 2.5mph bumpers
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Clear Euro-style tail lampsClear Euro-style tail lamps
Xenon HID projector headlamps
Integrated high-mount fog lamp
Xenon HID projector headlamps
Integrated high-mount fog lamp
Improved Heat extraction ventImproved Heat extraction vent
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Large chrome-plate exhaust pipeLarge chrome-plate exhaust pipe
Rear intermittent rally wiperRear intermittent rally wiper
ExteriorExteriorLarge Carbon-fiber Rear SpoilerLarge Carbon-fiber Rear Spoiler
Re-design Evolution BadgeRe-design Evolution Badge
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Lower Body MoldingsLower Body Moldings
Twilight side running lampsTwilight side running lamps
ExteriorExterior
Color Key door handles & mirrorsColor Key door handles & mirrors
Restyled rear bumperRestyled rear bumper
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Dark Titanium accents
MOMO™ leather-wrap steering wheel
RECARO™ performance bucket seat with 5-point harness points.
Center-position tachometer
InteriorInterior
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Permanent instrumentation illumination
Round leather-wrap shift knob
AM/FM CD player + 6 speakers
Rear center armrest with cupholders
Sunvisor with vanity mirrors
Permanent instrumentation illumination
Round leather-wrap shift knob
AM/FM CD player + 6 speakers
Rear center armrest with cupholders
Sunvisor with vanity mirrors
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EXTERIOR COLOR CODE
INTERIOR COLOR CODE INTERIOR COLOR
White W83 33X Black
Yellow Y01 33X Black
Red P85 33X Black
Silver A31 33X Black
Blue T10 33X Black
Black X42 33X Black
EXTERIOR COLOR
Exterior and Interior ColorsExterior and Interior Colors
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2003 Lancer Evolution2003 Lancer EvolutionWhat’s New forWhat’s New for
Orderable Configurations Orderable Configurations
A00 (Large Spoiler)
A05 (Small Spoiler)
A61 (Large Spoiler + Sunroof)
A64 (Small Spoiler + Sunroof)
A00 (Large Spoiler)
A05 (Small Spoiler)
A61 (Large Spoiler + Sunroof)
A64 (Small Spoiler + Sunroof)
A00A0055%55%
A05A055%5%
A61A6130%30%
A64A6410%10%Year 1Year 1
Projected Sales Mix Projected Sales Mix
A61A6175%75%
A00A0025%25%
At LaunchAt Launch
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Stand Alone OptionsStand Alone Options
Power Glass SunroofPower Glass Sunroof
Small Spoiler (OZ Rally type) Small Spoiler (OZ Rally type)
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MaintenanceMaintenanceDue to the high maintenance requirements of the Lancer Evolution prospective customer should be made aware of extra ordinary maintenance cost associated with owning a Lancer EvolutionTo encourage maintenance discussion as part of the sales process and serve as a proactive approach to CSI and IQS, Mitsubishi (for the first time) will offer to those Evolution buyers the ability to purchase a Lancer Evolution PITPASS maintenance contract .The use of 100% synthetic oil is required and must be changed at every 5000 miles to avoid turbo damage.
Due to the high maintenance requirements of the Lancer Evolution prospective customer should be made aware of extra ordinary maintenance cost associated with owning a Lancer EvolutionTo encourage maintenance discussion as part of the sales process and serve as a proactive approach to CSI and IQS, Mitsubishi (for the first time) will offer to those Evolution buyers the ability to purchase a Lancer Evolution PITPASS maintenance contract .The use of 100% synthetic oil is required and must be changed at every 5000 miles to avoid turbo damage.
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MaintenanceMaintenanceHigh performance Yokohama 235/45ZR17 tires with a unique rubber compound that requires frequent and regular rotation every 5000 miles.Carbon-fiber rear spoiler is made from CFRP (Carbon fiber Reinforced Plastic) in order to lighten body weight. Carbon-fiber should be waxed using UV-protectivematerial to keep appearance from turning yellow.Use of snow chains are only permitted on rear tires.
High performance Yokohama 235/45ZR17 tires with a unique rubber compound that requires frequent and regular rotation every 5000 miles.Carbon-fiber rear spoiler is made from CFRP (Carbon fiber Reinforced Plastic) in order to lighten body weight. Carbon-fiber should be waxed using UV-protectivematerial to keep appearance from turning yellow.Use of snow chains are only permitted on rear tires.
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WARNINGSWARNINGSRiding comfort is slightly harder than ordinary passenger cars due
to performance nature of vehicle.It is necessary to keep holding steering wheel tightly with both hands while driving due to high-performance tire and quick steering gear ratio . Do not touch around hood outlet while engine is running or soon
after engine has stopped due to high heat surfaces. Braking noise may be louder than ordinary passenger car due to high performance brakes .The flowing noise of power steering pump may be louder than ordinary passenger car due to small steering gear ratio .
Riding comfort is slightly harder than ordinary passenger cars due to performance nature of vehicle.It is necessary to keep holding steering wheel tightly with both hands while driving due to high-performance tire and quick steering gear ratio . Do not touch around hood outlet while engine is running or soon
after engine has stopped due to high heat surfaces. Braking noise may be louder than ordinary passenger car due to high performance brakes .The flowing noise of power steering pump may be louder than ordinary passenger car due to small steering gear ratio .
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