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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR '95 is a road car produced by Mitsubishi. It has featured in every mainline Gran Turismo game except Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Gran Turismo Sport. In Gran Turismo 7 the car was included as part of Update 1.35.

Colors[]

The player can pick five colors when they buy the car:

  • Pyrenees Black
  • Scotia White
  • Queens Silver Pearl
  • Monaco Red
  • Dandelion Yellow

In-game description[]

"With power now up to 266 BHP; the 3rd generation Lancer Evo with improved aerodynamics."

A legend was born in September 1992 when Mitsubishi took the covers off a new machine that would take the place of the heralded Galant in the WRC. With the compact body of the Lancer and technology lifted off the WRC Galant VR-4, the Lancer Evolution represented the pinnacle in sports-sedan performance.

At the heart of the new car was the 4G63, a turbocharged 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 that pumped out 247 HP and 227.8 ft-lb of torque. This allowed the Lancer Evolution to accelerate like a sports car, while its all-wheel-drive system helped make it one of the best handling cars in the world.

Just one year later, in December 1993, Mitsubishi unveiled the Lancer Evolution II, whose engine output was increased to 256 HP. A loyal following of the car soon developed, and they started referring to the hot Mitsubishi as the "Lan Evo".[1]

The third-generation Lan Evo III came in January 1995, highlighted by its new exterior styling, which accounted for better aerodynamics. Large openings in the front bumper and a flashy rear spoiler were obvious hints of the car's intent: racing. The same 4G63 continued to power the car, with compression ratio raised to 9.0, allowing the turbocharged four-cylinder to crank out 266 HP. Tweaks were made to the suspension, too, making this third-gen variant the most popular of all Lan Evos to date.

Used Cars (GT7)[]

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (or 'Evo') is one of the most iconic Japanese cars of the '90s. It was developed as a base car for competing in World Rally Championship events. This is the 3rd-gen model from 1995, the 'Evo III.' It was famously the car that delivered Mitsubishi ace Tommi Mäkinen his first world rally drivers' title. From the wide, open-mouth front bumper to the rear spoiler wing—everything on it was rally-spec. Truly an evolutionary leap from the 1st- and 2nd-gen Evos, it was faster and stronger than its predecessors. What's more, the Evo III was designed to have an anti-lag system from the production stage.

Café (GT7)[]

Jeremy[]

Every fan of rally racing surely knows all about the 'Evo'! The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is just that famous. This is the Evo III, the 3rd-gen model. A car with a storied history... It's what Mitsubishi ace driver Tommi Mäkinen rode when he won his first drivers' title at the '96 WRC. Afterwards, Mäkinen went on to win four consecutive drivers' titles in different iterations of the 'Evo!' He was a legendary driver of rally racing! And the car that put him on his path to glory was a rally car based on this Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III.

Acquisition[]

Game Buy From Location Credits Win From Event
Gran Turismo Mitsubishi Used Cars Dealership ~21,200 ---
Gran Turismo 2 Mitsubishi Used Cars Dealership ~20,000 ---
Gran Turismo 4 Early 90's Showroom ~10,800 ---
Gran Turismo 5 Used Car Dealership 22,168 ---
Gran Turismo 6 Mitsubishi Dealership 29,680 ---
Gran Turismo 7 Used Cars 97,000 ---

Trivia[]

  • The car in GT7 has anti-lag system built in, accurately to real life. It is set to weak by default.
  • The alternate color for the car's racing modification in GT1 seems to be based on the Evo III in the film Thunderbolt.
  • In GT7, the car's rear fog lights can be removed in GT Auto to resemble the RS model.

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Notes[]

  1. "ランエボ", usually in Japanese automotive parlance
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