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10 Times Mitsubishi Built Cars Just to Win Races — and Did

6. Lancer Evolution I-VI (WRC Legends)

6. Lancer Evolution I-VI (WRC Legends)
A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition, featuring red and black Recaro seats and white Enkei wheels. | Image from www.flickr.com (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution series, spanning from I to VI, was meticulously engineered to dominate the World Rally Championship (WRC) in the 1990s. These models were equipped with turbocharged 2.0-liter engines, advanced all-wheel-drive systems, and cutting-edge suspension technologies, providing exceptional performance across diverse rally terrains. Finnish driver Tommi Mäkinen harnessed the capabilities of these vehicles to secure four consecutive WRC Drivers’ Championships from 1996 to 1999, a testament to both his skill and the Lancer Evolution’s engineering excellence. This remarkable achievement also contributed to Mitsubishi’s sole WRC Manufacturers’ Championship in 1998. (wrc.com)

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