4. Lancer EX 2000 Turbo (WRC Innovation)
The Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2000 Turbo marked Mitsubishi’s entry into turbocharged rallying in the early 1980s. Developed to comply with Group 4 regulations, it featured a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine producing approximately 170 horsepower. The rally version, equipped with an intercooled turbo and electronic fuel injection, delivered around 280 horsepower. Despite its potential, the emergence of Audi’s quattro system led Mitsubishi to shift focus, but the Lancer EX 2000 Turbo laid the groundwork for future rally innovations. (rallygroupbshrine.org)