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£18,020 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)

1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 5

United Kingdom • 8 May 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 5 is a low-ownership, desirable example finished in Pyrenees Black. Recently serviced with an oil and cambelt change, it has been meticulously maintained by the vendor. Imported in 2008, it features 92,000km (60,000 miles) and is powered by a 276bhp 2-litre turbocharged engine.

Condition

7

While the description highlights the car's desirability, recent maintenance, and meticulous care, it also notes that the car was imported in 2008 and has had four owners since then, with a varied amount of service history. The mileage is in kilometers and equates to around 60,000 miles. These factors suggest that while the car may be in good condition, it may not be in pristine or near-perfect condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

CP9A0001494

Odometer:

60,000 miles

Reg Number:

R113 MSG

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Background: Mitsubishi had enjoyed much success in rallying all around the world since 1973 with their Galant, Lancer and Starion.

However, in 1992, the decision was made to fully commit to winning the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Utilising the best of the technologies established through previous years, including their much refined four-wheel drive S-AWC system (Super-All Wheel Control), the Lancer GSR Evolution model series was launched.

True to its name, the series has undergone an ongoing evolution process ever since its introduction, with improvements in engine performance and handling leading to the Evolution II in 1993 and the Evolution III in 1995.

The Evolution V continued the process with a further increase in engine torque and substantially improved handling, thanks to a wider track and upgraded Brembo braking.

Its 2-litre, DOHC, intercooler-turbocharged, four-cylinder engine now used an upgraded intercooler, enlarged nozzle area in the twin-scroll turbocharger, lig...