History of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Production First

• The Lancer Evolution is defined by its World Rally Championship victories.
  
  To satisfy WRC production requirements, Mitsubishi sold 5,000 Evos for the 1993 model year to qualify as an entrant.
  
  

It Wins

• The 2003 Lancer Evolution VIII.
  
  Modified only slightly, the Evo wins its WRC rallies from 1996 to 1999.
  
  

Exports

• The 1995 Lancer Evolution right-hand drive interior.
  
  Mitsubishi begins exporting the Evo to the public in the United Kingdom in 1998 and to the United States in 2003.
  
  

Growth Spurt

• The Evo's 2-liter engine.
  
  New WRC car architecture rules in 2001 dictate the next engineering phase of the Evo, as it adds 5 inches to its wheelbase at 98.5 inches and up to 200 pounds to its frame.
  
  

New Evo

• The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution WRC.
  
  In 2003, Lancer Evolution WRC, powered by a two-liter 300-horsepower engine, replaces the previous Evo in World Rally Championship competition.
  
  

New Evolution

• The 2010 concept model.
  
  The 2010 Evolution X features a redesigned and heavier chassis, a new computer system and an improved all-wheel drive system that controls braking