Press Information January 2002

Prologue

Mitsubishi Motors developed the Lancer wheel drive technology have been actively date Mitsubishi Motors has only offered

Prologue
Evolution with its sights firmly set on dom- reflected in the production model, driving manual gearbox Evolutions. Now, to bring
inating the World Rally Championship. the "evolution" of the series and bringing the hi-performance all-wheel drive sports
Lancer Evolution made its market debut in significant improvements in terms of speed sedan experience to a wider audience, the
October 1992 as a high-performance all- and acceleration, cornering and braking company has developed the Lancer Evolu-
wheel drive sports sedan with Lancer’s performance. tion VII GT-A automatic transmission
lightweight, compact 4-door sedan body Driven by these advances in perfor- model.
being powered by the high-output 4G63- mance, the Group A Evolution chalked up a Inheriting Lancer Evolution VII GSR’s
type 2-liter intercooler-turbocharged engine glittering track record that includes the exceptional dynamic performance, GT-A’s
that had been honed to perfection in the Ga- WRC Manufacturers Championship in automatic transmission with Sport-Mode
lant VR-4 sedan and that delivered its gutsy 1998 and no less than four consecutive manual override is complemented by detail
torque to the tires via a hi-performance all- WRC Drivers Championships from 1996 optimization of body, engine, suspension
wheel drive system. through 1999. And in Group N of the and all-wheel drive system to realize more
The first-generation Lancer Evolution WRC, where regulations keep the rally ma- intuitive and driver-friendly handling.
made its WRC debut in January 1993 in the chine much closer in specification to the Comfortably cocooned in a classy, sport-
Monte Carlo Rally. Entered as a Group A production model, Evolution has reaped no functional interior, the driver can access ev-
car under FIA regulations, which prescribe fewer than seven consecutive Drivers Cups, ery ounce of Lancer Evolution VII perfor-
modifications to exterior, engine, suspen- 1995 through 2001. mance through just two pedals - accelerator
sion, and which require that at least 2,500 In Japan, meanwhile, Lancer Evolutions and brake.
units of the homologation car be produced have generated a steady stream of winning
annually, the Lancer Evolution challenge results across the full motorsport spectrum: GT-A designation
was under way. the All-Japan Rally series, gymkhanas, dirt Through successive series, Lancer
Since its debut, the Lancer Evolution trials and super endurance races included. Evolution has continued to evolve.
series has, as the Mitsubishi homologation The technology bred and honed through Marking this latest addition as the defin-
model, gone from strength to strength the company’s active participation in mo- itive automatic sports sedan, the GT-A
through an on-going program of technical torsport has been fed back to successive designation reflects its gran tourismo
improvements and specification changes production models, to deliver the highest character, while the first letter of the al-
designed to make it more competitive in the levels of driving experience and fun-to- phabet tells that the Lancer Evolution
grueling WRC events where average speeds drive qualities to Lancer Evolution drivers. series is taking its first step in that di-
rise each year. These improvements and the In seeking the highest levels of dynamic rection as well as pointing to its auto-
aggressive incorporation of AYC (Evolu- performance in its homologation model, to matic transmission.
tion IV) and ACD (Evolution VII) all-
contents
02 Prologue
03 Exterior
05 Interior
07 Engine
09 Drivetrain
11 Body construction
12 Suspension
13 Brakes & tires
14 Data

02
 Exterior

Exterior exudes greater refinement, quality

Lancer Evolution VII GSR sports a dynam- Nose-with sharply truncated corners-that NACA ducts in the lightweight aluminum On GT-A, GSR’s oversize rear-deck spoiler
Exterior

Exterior
ically aggressive and refined front end de- improves maneuverability and visibility engine hood and the central air intake slot is replaced by a smaller version with built-
signed for function and for looks. GT-A through tight corners; Blister-type fenders in the front bumper have been eliminated to in LED high-mount brake light. Catering to
builds on these styling characteristics to flares-melded seamlessly and elegantly reduce air resistance by reducing the individual customer preferences, GT-A is
present an exterior that optimally melds into the body lines-accommodate both the amount of air inducted into the engine com- available with GSR’s 4-way variable attack
sport-functional aesthetics with a classy ap- wide track and wide-rim wheels, which partment, and to realize an exterior that that angle rear spoiler or with no rear spoiler, as
pearance that appeals to more mature sensi- help Evolution to cling limpet-like to the is both more refined and more matured in factory-fitted options.
bilities. road, and a longer bump stroke that brings appearance. Rear door windows and rear windscreen
Characteristic styling elements shared by improved traction over all surfaces. are available with privacy glass. Multi-
GT-A include: Mitsubishi’s Diamond Cut For GT-A, the heat extraction outlets and lamp discharge-type headlamp units that
project a high-precision beam pattern and
Spoiler housing LED high-mount stop lamp
high light intensity and that house the fog
lamps are standard. The adoption of clear
ice-cut lenses for the integral turn signals
and the outer lens in the rear combination
lamp units enhances GT-A’s classy appear-
ance.

GSR

Variable attack angle spoiler (factory-fitted option)

Lightweight aluminum engine hood and front fenders

GT-A with privacy glass (factory-fitted option)

Without rear spoiler (factory-fitted option)

GT-A with privacy glass (factory-fitted option)

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 Interior

Classy, sport-functional interior for enthusiast driver

Evolution VII GT-A uses exclusive gener-
Interior

Interior
ously-sized sports seats that provide opti-
mum location and comfort. Gold color ac-
cents in the upholstery cloth add a satisfy-
ingly dynamic touch to the interior. Seat
cushion height is between that of Evolution
VII GSR and Lancer Cedia, achieving an
optimal balance between low center of
gravity and ease of entry and egress.
3-dial instrument pod with black-on-white graphics GT-A is available with Recaro bucket Generous sports seating
seats that provide superb location in fast,
tight maneuvering, or with genuine leather
upholstered seats that bring a touch of ma-
ture elegance to the interior space.
The Recaro seats are positioned at the
same cushion height as the standard sports
seating. The leather upholstered seats share
the same slightly elevated cushion height
setting as the Lancer Cedia Wagon, realiz-
ing easier entry and egress and more relax-
ing comfort. The leather upholstered driv-
er’s seat also features switch-operated 4- Recaro bucket seats (factory-fitted option)

Steering wheel-mounted shift selector way power adjustment of slide, height and
backrest recline.
A floor console with angle-adjustable
GT-A with Recaro bucket seats,6-speaker 2DIN audio kit (factory-fitted option), 2DIN audio system (dealer option)
armrest in the front and center armrest with
cup holders in the rear enhance conve-
nience and comfort on longer trips.
Evolution VII GT-A’s cockpit packs into a The leather-covered 3-spoke steering Strategic placement of PET sound ab-
hi-density design all the functions and fea- wheel, in a simple but powerful design, fea- sorbing material and other sound insulation
tures necessary for sporty driving. tures thumb-operated shift selectors and a in the dashboard, floor console, door trim
GT-A coordinates the off-black mono- dimpled grip to keep the hands securely in and floor carpet reduce interior noise levels
tone keynote coloring of the GSR with place when pushing GT-A hard through the to below those of GSR.
blue-pearl for dashboard trim, shift selector corners. A chrome boss ring adds a further
panel, power window switch panel, and touch of class. Genuine leather upholstery (factory-fitted option)

uses blue stitching for the genuine leather The use of genuine leather trim for the
steering wheel grip, shift selector knob and manual shift-fashioned selector knob and
boot, and the parking brake handle. The selector boot is designed to appeal to the
overall effect adds an attractively classy ap- enthusiast driver who appreciates the little
pearance to the sport-functional look of touches of refinement that set GT-A apart.
GT-A’s cockpit.
The 3-dial sports instrument pod locates
the tachometer in the middle and uses Genuine leather selector knob and boot
black-on-white graphics exclusive to GT-A
for enhanced visibility and legibility of en-
gine speed, shift selector position, ACD
mode and other vehicle status information.
Floor console with angle-adjustable arm rest
Instrument dial bezels and pointer tips,
shift selector boot ring, door handles and
air vent controls are tastefully finished in
chrome to add a classy touch to the sport-
functional look of the interior.

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 Engine

4G63 intercooler-turbocharged engine

Dynamic performance Intake noise Exhaust noise
Engine

Engine
GT-A Japanese sports sedan A Japanese sports sedan B GSR GT-A GSR

Exhaust noise (inside vehicle) Sound pressure

Acceleration from standing start

10dB
Noise level (dB-A)

5000
Engine speed (rpm)
0~100km/h

3000 4000
0~400m

20 30 40 50

2000
0 5 10 15 20
Acceleration while overtaking GT-A
1000 2000 3000 4000
Engine speed (rpm)

Noise level (dB-A)

5000
60~80km/h

Engine speed (rpm)

Choke pipe
Engine performance curves

4000
GT-A GSR 80~120km/h

3000
200
0 2 4 6 8

20 30 40 50
Time (sec)

2000
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
160
frequency (kHz)
Tail pipe

Use of choke pipe in tail pipe reduces exhaust bur-

400

Shaft torque (N¥m)

GT-A is powered by the 4G63-type 2-liter ful, deep performance sound while engine- ble.
Shaft output (kW)

120
16-valve DOHC intercooler-turbocharged related noise has been significantly reduced 300
engine that features supreme levels of re- all round by using: vibration damping steel
200
finement after its illustrious career of un- for the oil pan; steel intercooler piping that 80
der-the-gun competition powering succes- reduces the high-frequency component of 100

sive Evolutions to victory in motorsport the intake noise; and a choke pipe in the
events. muffler tail pipe that reduces exhaust bur- 40

For GT-A, the 4G63 power unit has been ble.

matched to the automatic transmission and Use of steel pipe
tuned to deliver optimal performance across 0
1000 3000 5000 7000 Replacing aluminum piping with steel has reduced
the driving spectrum: from everyday driv- Engine speed (rpm) hi-frequency noise component.
Large diameter tail pipe
ing to full-bloodied motorsport participa-
tion.
GT-A places primary emphasis on low- Engine specification
end and mid-range response rather than ab- GT-A GSR
solute power output. It achieves this using a Type 4G63

turbine nozzle with a smaller cross-section Displacement (cc) 1997

area and a smaller compressor than on Bore x stroke (mm) 85 X 88

GSR. Compression ratio 8.8

Type of fuel Unleaded premium gasoline
Maximum power output of 200kW
Red zone (rpm) 7000
(272PS) / 6500 rpm, while lower than GSR,
Max torque [Nm (kg-m) / rpm] 343 [35.0] / 3000 383 [39.0] / 3500
gives GT-A class-topping dynamic perfor-
Max output [kw (PS) / rpm] 200 [272] / 6500 206 [280] / 6500
mance for a 2-liter automatic model. And
Emissions conformity Japan Y2000 regulations
pumping maximum torque of 343N-m
Turbocharger
(35.0 kg-m) across a broad range of 3000
Nozzle area (cm2) 9.0 9.8
rpm to 5000 rpm, the flat torque band deliv- Inconel
ers awesome acceleration and driveability. Turbine material Inconel (factory-fitted option
titanium alloy)
The exhaust retains its pleasingly power- Compressor wheel dia. (mm) 65 68

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 Drivetrain

INVECS-II Sport-Mode 5A/T with steering wheel selector MMC all-wheel drive technology: ACD+AYC+Sports ABS
The power unit is mated to the W5A51- Four-wheel drive brings dramatic improve- ery of necessary braking force while han- load on the four tires and thereby improving
Drivetrain

Drivetrain
type INVECS-II Sport-Mode 5A/T*1 trans- ments to dynamic performance. Evolution dling stability is retained through corners. vehicle stability and cornering performance.
mission that has been honed and refined to VII sports Mitsubishi’s own all-wheel con- Changing to a constant velocity joint for *4... Sports ABS
perfection in the Galant VR-4. trol system, comprising ACD*2 (Active the rear differential end of the propeller Mitsubishi’s Sports Anti-lock Braking System
uses a steering angle sensor to detect steer-
For GT-A, the final reduction gear ratio Center Differential), AYC*3 (Active Yaw shaft has reduced rumbling and vibration.
ing input. The computer uses this informa-
has been optimized, a lower first gear ratio Control) and Sports ABS*4 components.
tion to regulate braking force at each wheel
improves acceleration from rest, while a In Evolution VII GT-A, these advanced *2... ACD (Active Center Differential)
independently and improve steering perfor-
taller fifth gear improves fuel economy and components have been optimally matched The ACD traction control system uses an
mance under braking.
comfort at high cruising speeds. to the automatic transmission to bring easy- electronically controlled hydraulically activa-
Evolution VII GT-A also uses Mitsubishi’s
and fun-to-drive performance to a wider ted multi-plate clutch to regulate slippage in
Water- and air-cooled transmission fluid EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
the center differential, which splits torque
coolers arranged in series keep the trans- range of drivers. system which apportions braking force opti-
equally between the front and rear wheels.
mission fluid at the optimum working tem- The ACD electronically regulates front mally between front and rear wheels. Under
Regulating differential limiting action be-
perature no matter how hot the pace gets. and rear differential slippage. On GT-A, the hard braking, EBD operates to reduce the
tween free and locked to match driving con-
INVECS-II’s Sport-Mode features a ACD exerts a more powerful limiting ac- load on the front wheels by apportioning
ditions, the system realizes substantial im-
manual gate that allows the driver to shift Automatic gear selector Steering wheel-mounted selector tion than on GSR, improving vehicle stabil- more braking force to the rear wheels, there-
provements in traction and in steering re-
by reducing fade. Tailoring brake force dis-
through the gears as with a manual gear- ity through corners. sponse and feel.
tribution to road surface and vehicle load
box. GT-A also provides thumb-operated The AYC controls torque split between *3... AYC (Active Yaw Control)
Automatic transmission specification Sport-Mode control schematic conditions, EBD contributes to stable and
selectors on both sides of the steering the rear wheels. On GT-A, the AYC shares Housed in the rear differential, the comput-
consistent braking performance under all
Type W5A51 er-controlled AYC traction control system
wheel, enabling the driver to shift up and Selector the same configuration as on GSR, realiz- conditions.
Shaft spacing (mm) 215 Selector switch
down without having to take his hand off (Sport-Mode) ing rapid steering response and control. optimally regulates torque transfer in the
Differential step 50
Overall length (mm) 418 Selector lever Mitsubishi’s Sports ABS system controls rear differential and thereby tailors rear
the wheel.
(manual gate) wheel differentials to match driver operation
[Total reduction ratio]

1st 3.789 [12.633] Selector lever

The Sport-Mode system prevents the (D-range) braking force at each wheel individually to
Gear ratios

2nd 2.057 [ 6.860] Steering wheel- and vehicle operating status. The system
driver from changing down manually when 3rd 1.421 [ 4.737] mounted selector match steering inputs. On GT-A, as on
4th 1.000 [ 3.333]
adaptively regulates the yaw (turning) mo-
it judges such a shift would result in over- GSR, this system is set up to ensure deliv- ment that acts on the body, equalizing the
5th 0.731 [ 2.437] Auto
reving. On GT-A, this feature is comple- Rev 3.865 [12.886] selection UP DOWN
mented by an audible alarm that alerts the Final reduction ratio 3.333
Front differential size 4.2
driver to the fact that the attempted down Center differential size 6.1
shift was not made, keeping him in closer Gear range selection
4 with Sport-Mode
(steering wheel-mounted selector)
touch with the operating status of his vehi- ECU for engine & AT
INVECS-II Yes
cle. AT oil cooler Water and air

*1... INVECS-II Sport-Mode 5A/T

Indicator Solenoid
Incorporating Optimal Shift Control, which valve
provides best-scenario shift scheduling for ETACS
1,2,3,4,5 Change gear
the average driver, and Adaptive Shift Con- Digital presentation ("Don't shift down"buzzer) instruction
trol, which tailors shift scheduling to the pref-
indicates new Sport-Mode A/T features
erences and driving patterns of individual
ACD AYC
drivers, this advanced automatic transmis-
sion with manual override caters for all re-
quirements, from cruising around town to
fast driving on country roads. ACD+AYC control system schematic Sports ABS control system schematic
4:Steering wheel angle sensor

ACD+AYC joint ECU Steering wheel angle

ACD transfer
Throttle opening

Hydraulic multi-plate clutch Individual wheel speeds

Engine Longitudinal G
ABS ECU Lateral G
Sensor information 1:Longitudinal G sensor
3:Wheel speed 3:Wheel speed
AYC rear differential sensor Hydraulic unit ECU sensor
Transmission Front Display
differential 2:Lateral G sensor
ACD mode switch

Parking brake switch Hydraulic unit

Center differential
(50:50)
(Electric
with accumulator)
pump

Hydraulic line Wiring harness

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 Body construction Suspension

High rigidity body improves steering feel, sound insulation Suspension delivers flatter, more forgiving ride
Uncompromising weight reduction and Evolution VII’s suspension uses MacPher-
Body Construction

Suspension
strategically placed reinforcements contri- (1) son struts at the front and a multi-link ar-
bute to a high-rigidity body that provides a rangement at the rear. Honed through com-
platform able to support the highest levels petition, this suspension realizes outstand-
of dynamic performance. ing straight-line stability and handling char-
Extra reinforcement and sound insula- acteristics.
tion on Evolution GT-A result in improved On GT-A, suspension geometry and
steering feel and lower levels of vibration steering have been optimized to make the
and noise. car handle more forgivingly and give a
(2)
Suspension mounting rigidity is in- more comfortable ride than GSR, without
creased through the addition of ring-shaped any sacrifice in Evolution VII’s acclaimed
steel plates on top of the front and rear (3) direct and precise steering and tight han-
Front suspension Rear suspension
spring housings, giving greater linearity (4) dling characteristics.
and rigidity, as well as less vibration, in the Suspension tuning for GT-A includes
steering. (1) optimization of front and rear spring con-
Handling stability Road joint energy absorbing performance
Other measures introduced in GT-A to stants, damping rates, rear stabilizer, front
Stability high GT-A GSR Japanese sports sedan A

Body motion control (yaw damping)

Yaw damping improves
reduce engine and road noise transmission lower control arm forward bush, bump stop
GT-A
include the additional damping material in rubber and rear upper control arm bushes.
the dash insulator and in the floor. GSR’s stiff front stabilizer is retained but Front wheel
(2)
the steering gear ratio is optimized for GT-
Interior noise under acceleration A. Retaining to a close degree GSR’s direct Japanese sports sedan A
(2) GSR Rear wheel
(air temp. 25C; air conditioning on) steering, sharp handling and roll character-
Full
istics, GT-A’s flatter ride and more natural 10mm radius bump test
GT-A GSR Energy
Sound pressure 10dB

throttle bump stroke give the driver more control 10mm bump acceleration at driver's seat
when driving fast on winding roads. Stability low (vertical + longitudinal G)
Steerability improves GT-A absorbs road joint energy better than GSR
(2)
Yaw-rate gain
GT-A exhibits gentler body motion than the GSR
Changes to suspension and better handling stability than the Japanese
GT-A GSR sports sedan A.
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Spring constant (N/mm) 35.3/43.1 37.3/47.1
Engine speed (rpm) Shock damping (0.3 m/s) Pitching performance
Front (bump/rebound) -10/-15(%) -
GT-A GSR Japanese sports sedan A
Rear (bump/rebound) -25/-45(%) -
Roll characteristics

Pitching increases
Stabilizer size (mm)

Pitching rate over bottoming test run

Front 24
GT-A
Rear 21 22
Steering gear ratio 14.2 13.0
GSR

(2)
Japanese

Pitching decreases
sports sedan A

Roll increases
Roll angle in slalom manoevers
Body structure (0.33Hz; lateral G = 0.5G)
GT-A retains the body structure and outstanding GT-A realizes roll characteristics similar to the Bottoming test run
handling stability of GSR but is tuned for gentler GSR, and less body roll than Japanese sports se- 30 50 70 90
and quieter ride. dan A. Vehicle speed (km/h)

(1) Front and rear spring housing plates increase GT-A delivers a ride with less bottoming out than
strength and improve steering feel and ride. Japanese sports sedan A.
(2) Floor damping material upgraded to improve
underfloor noise insulation.
(3) Dash insulator upgraded to mitigate transmitted
noise from engine compartment.
Front spring housing plate (4) Lower sash weather strip added to improve
door sound insulation.

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 Brakes & tires Data
Equipment & appointments FFO = Fa c t o ry -f i t t e d o p t i o n Lancer Evolution VII GT-A:Principal Specifications
Exterior Interior Drive mode Full-time 4WD
Aluminum engine hood (exclusive to GT-A) Blue-pearl finish for dashboard, shift selector trim panel, power window Mitsubishi GH-CT9A
Model code / designation
Integral front grille and color-keyed bumper (exclusive to GT-A) switch panel, power window switch panel SYGFZ
Front bumper extensions Floor consol with armrest (cloth trim) 2000 DOHC 16-valve Intercooler Turbo
Side airdams •Cloth door trim •Anti-dazzle driving mirror •Footrest •Full trunk trim Trim level GT-A
5-speed AT
Integral rear under-spoiler and color-keyed bumper •Front door map pockets •Center panel box with lid
Reardeck spoiler with LED high-mount stop lamp •Front cup holders (in floor console)
Dimensions & weights
Overall length (mm) 4455
Variable angle of attack reardeck spoiler (FFO) *1 •Vanity mirrors for driver and frontseat passenger
Overall width (mm) 1770
No reardeck spoiler (FFO) *1 •Chrome-finish interior door handles •Map-reading lamp •Trunk lamp

Outstanding braking power Discharge-type headlamps with beam height adjust (exclusive to GT-A) *2
Front fog lamps
Equipment
Twin-scroll turbocharger turbine
Overall height
Wheelbase
(mm)
(mm)
1450*1
2625
Front (mm) 1515
Clear ice-cut front indicators ACD (Active Center Differential) Track
Evolution VII GT-A shares with GSR Rear (mm) 1515
Brake & Tire

Data
Clear ice-cut rear indicators (exclusive to GT-A) AYC (Active Yaw Control)
Brembo 17-inch ventilated discs with 4-pis- Min ground clearance (mm) 140
Tilt-and-slide sun roof (FFO) Sports ABS (with EBD electronic brake force distribution) Interior length (mm) 1880
ton calipers at the front and 16-inch ventila- Privacy glass in rear doors and windscreen (FFO) *3 Direct steering gear ratio (exclusive to GT-A) Interior width (mm) 1425
ted discs with 2-piston calipers at the rear. Large tail pipe Inverted struts Interior height (mm) 1185 (sunroof model: 1140 )
225/45ZR17 tires on 17 "alloy wheels with luster finish Stabilizer bars front and rear Vehicle weight (kg) 1480
The braking system fully accommodates
•"GT-A" emblem on front grille, reardeck •Twilight running lamps Front strut tower bar (with spring housing reinforcing plate) Passengers 5
GT-A’s slightly heavier weight and delivers •Power-operated folding sideview mirrors Rear spring housing plate Performance
positive and reassuring stopping power, •Front windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe Front cross member reinforcing bars (2) Minimum turning radius (m) 5.9
•Rearscreen wiper with intermittent wipe Brembo brakes: 17-inch ventilated disc, 4-pot caliper front ; 16-inch ventilated Fuel consumption (km/l)
with low fade and high control characteris- 8.3
•Heat-absorbing green-tint windscreen •Door sash paint blackout disc, 2-pot caliper rear 10-15 mode *2
tics in all modes-from urban cruising to Seats Multi-mode keyless entry system (with power window control) *8 Fuel economy management -
full-bloodied competition driving. Sports-type front seats, hi-back rear seats (exclusive to GT-A) Auto-off interior light control Engine
Type 4G63 Turbo
Recaro bucket seats (FFO) *4 Cold region specification (FFO) *9
Brembo 17-inch ventilated disc 4-piston caliper front Brembo 16-inch ventilated disc 2-piston caliper rear Genuine leather upholstered seats, 4-way power adjust driver's seat (FFO) *5 •Front undercover •Central door locking •Tilt-adjust steering
No. of cylinders / valvetrain In-line 4 / 16 valve DOHC
brake brake Bore x stroke (mm) 85.0 X 88.0
Instrumentation •Power-assist steering
Displacement (cc) 1997
Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with shift selectors Safety
Compression ratio 8.8
Leather trim shift selector knob SRS airbags for driver and front passenger
Max. output *3 200kW (272PS) / 6500rpm
Shift selector boot 3-point ELR front seatbelts with force limiter and pretensioner
Max. torque 343N.m (35.0kg-m) / 3000rpm
Leather grip parking brake (blue stitching) Anti-trapping power windows
Fuel delivery ECI-MULTI electronic fuel injection
ACD mode indicator •Solar control glazing •Rear windscreen with printed demister lines Type of fuel Unleaded premium gasoline
Black-on-white 3-dial chrome bezel sports instrumentation (exclusive to GT-A) •High-mount stop lamp *10 Fuel tank capacity (liters) 48
High-grip compound tires for gentler handling DVD-MMCS system (FFO). Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System with DVD •Height adjustable front shoulder seatbelt anchor
navigation system, 7" center display panel, AM/FM auto-seek radio tuner, MD •"Buckle up" warning lamp •Digital clock (MMCS time display also digital)
Transmission
INVECS-II with Sport-Mode 5-speed AT
Type
player, 6 speakers *6 •Child safety seat retainer bar (with steering wheel selectors)
Evolution VII GT-A uses high-grip com-
6-speaker 2DIN audio kit (FFO) *7 3-point ELR rear seatbelts (center seat 2-point) 1st 3.789
pound 225/45ZR17 tires matched to the Audio fitting kit (4 speakers, antenna, system bracket, harness) •"Remove key" warning buzzer •Child protection 2nd 2.057
suspension which, with flatter ride and lon- Automatic in-car climate control system
Gear ratios
3rd 1.421
•LED trip odometer •Fuel warning lamp •Chrome-finish air vent controls 4th 1.000
ger bump stroke, is tuned for ease of han-
•Illuminated ignition key bezel 5th 0.731
dling on winding roads. On GT-A, GSR’s Reverse 3.865
*1 : High-mount stop lamp mounted inside cabin. When selected with privacy glass option, for safety purposes clear glass
17-inch alloy road wheels get a special lus- is used for area covering high-mount stop lamp. Final reduction gear 3.333
*2 : Low-beam only. Hi-beam and fog lamps use halogen bulbs. Running gear
ter finish that enhances further its classy *3 : Privacy glass and front windscreen (laminated) use solar control glass.
Steering Rack & pinion (with power assist)
*4 : With four-point seatbelts.
looks. *5 : Door trim, front armrests and head restraint rear surface use synthetic leather trim. Seat cushion height is 15mm higher Front MacPherson strut
Suspension
than standard seating or optional Recaro bucket seats. Rear Multi-link
*6 : VICS beacon receiver, TV antenna and tuner are dealer options. Uses diversity type antenna. 17-inch ventilated disc
Brakes Front
*7 : Climate control panel located underneath audio unit and different in specification to standard model.
*8 : Open-window function available through dealer customization program. Rear 16-inch ventilated disc
*9 : Comes with heated door mirrors. Ask sales staff for further details about cold region specification. Tires 225 / 45 ZR17
*10: Housed in reardeck spoiler on standard specification model. Mounted inside vehicle when factory-fitted variable attack ¥MMC reserves the right to change the above specifications without notice. The figures in the
angle spoiler or no-spoiler option selected. above specification have been submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and
¥Some combinations of factory-fitted options are not available. Please ask sales staff. Transport.
¥Factory-fitted options must be specified when vehicle is ordered. It is not possible to make changes to factory-fitted options *1: Height to top of antenna is 1656mm. *2: Fuel consumption figure is measured under condi-
after receipt of order. tions prescribed by relevant regulations. Actual mileage obtained will vary with weather and road
conditions, the way the vehicle is driven and the state in which it is maintained. *3: Engine out-
put can be represented as either gross or net. Gross output is the output generated when the
engine is operating independent of auxiliary requirements. Net output takes into account power
required to drive ancillary equipment. For the same engine, net output is usually some 15% low-
er than gross (according to JAMA tests). ¥kW (kilowatt) and N-m (Newton-meters) values are
displayed in accordance with the International System of Units (SI).

External dimensions (unit = mm)

1880 (Interior length)

1885 (Interior height)

0*1

(Cente at)

1450 (Overall height)

r seat)
860 (L/R se
101

500

(Interior width)
885

1425

1270
500
470

140
1515 (Track) 485*2 (L/R seat) 1515 (Track)
1770 (Overall width) 2625 (Wheelbase) 455
(Center seat) Recaro bucket seat models: *1 = 1020; *2 = 490. Leather upholstery models: *1 = 980; *2 = 490
4455 (Overall length) Overall height measured to base of antenna

Environmental specification
Conforming regulations 2000 Japanese Emissions Regulations Lead (vs 1996 level): < 1/3
Environment loading
Emissions NOx / HCs / CO levels: Mercury Minute quantity (discharge headlamps; LED display*)
0.08/0.08/0.67 substances
(10-15 urban driving; g/km) Sodium azide: Zero
CO2 emissions: Parts using easily recyclable materials: Bumpers, hood weather strip, dash, interior trim
300
(10-15 urban driving; g/km) Code-marking of plastics: Yes (parts weighing > 100gm)
Greenhouse gases
Recycling Air-cleaner case, air ducts,
HFC134a refrigerant (g): 550 Parts using recycled materials:
sound proofing and exclusion materials
Ozone layer CFC Zero Recyclability (in-house calculation; as percentage
> 90%
External noise Noise under acceleration (dB-A) 76 of vehicle weight)
*Only vehicles fitted with DVD-MMCS

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