Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII (2001) specs
| Engine | All aluminum construction. Transversally mounted. In-line 4 cylinders model 4G63 Turbo. Bore: 85mm Stroke: 88mm, 1997 cm3 , water cooled. Compression ratio: 8.8 Maximum output: 280PS @ 6500rpm, maximum torque: 39Kg/m @ 3500rpm. ECI-Multi fuel injection system. Water cooled, modified IHI turbocharger type TD05HR 16G6 9.8T (inconel turbine wheel on the GSR/RS-2) or TD05HRA 16G6 9.8T (titanium turbine wheel on the Evolution VII RS). Maximum boost pressure: 0.8 bar. 4 nozzle water spray on intercooler. |
| Transmission | Full time four wheel drive layout. Front (TorSen), center (ACD) and rear (AYC) differentials. Center differential with 50-50 % F/R torque distribution. Final drive ratio: 4.529. Five speed fully synchronized gearbox. Gear ratios / Max speed@7000RPM: 1st: 2.928 / 64.00km/h - RS: 2.785 / 67.73km/h 2nd: 1.950 / 96.11km/h - RS: 1.950 / 96.74km/h 3rd: 1.407 / 133.20km/h - RS: 1.444 / 130.64km/h 4th: 1.031 / 181.78km/h- RS: 1.096 / 172.12km/h 5th: 0.720 / 260.30km/h- RS: 0.825 / 228.66km/h R: 3.416 Single dry plate power assisted clutch Ø240mm. Extra oil cooler for the gearbox. Rack and pinion steering, variable power assistance 2.2 turns lock to lock. |
| Suspension | Front: Independent McPherson struts lower wishbone (aluminum), coil springs and gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar. Rear: Multilink layout, coil springs and gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar. |
| Brakes | Front: Vented disks (320 mm) Brembo 4 pot aluminum calipers. Rear: Vented Disks (300 mm) Brembo 2 pot aluminum calipers. ABS (6 sensors), no ABS on the RS model. |
| Chassis | Monocoque steel construction. |
| Wheels/Tires | 8"x17" wheels on the GSR/RS-2, 235/45ZR17 tires, 6"x15" wheels on the RS model 205/65HR15 tires |
| Dimensions | Length: 4450mm Width: 1770mm Height: 1450mm Wheelbase: 2625mm Front track: 1515mm/1500mm on the RS model Rear track: 1515mm/1500mm on the RS model Laden weight: 1440Kg |
| Performance (works) | 0-100Km/h: 5.6s top speed: 240Km/h |
| Miscellaneous | The Evolution VII uses new hollow camshafts, a magnesium camshaft cover and a bigger turbocharger than the Evolution VI. The Evolution VII turbocharger is similar to the one used in the Evolution 6.5 a.k.a. Tommi Mäkinen Edition. |
| Notes | Aluminum bonnet and front wings. |
