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MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution IX2005 - 2007

Updated: 1 July 2020

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Segment: Medium

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX was an enhanced version of its predecessor, the Evolution VIII.

It came with features that were fitted for a rally car, but able to be driven on the street.

The ninth evolution model of the Lancer was unveiled in Japan and at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 on the same day. One month later, in April, it was shown at the New York International Auto Show. It featured almost the same specifications as the Evo VIII, but with some improvements over the engine and for the special MR edition.

The exterior of the car featured wide open in the front spoiler and the big intercooler for the turbo was exposed. On its sides, there were two fog-lights and another pair of cooling vents for the brakes. The black mesh-grille supported only the three-diamond chromed Mitsubishi logo. On the hood, there was an air-extraction vent that was not only for show. It was functional. On the rear side of the roof, Mitsubishi installed a line of small, shark-like, fins, which helped the aerodynamic. The rear massive spoiler on the trunk was fitted with an adjustment system, to help increase the downforce on the rear axle. While the MR featured special BBS light-alloy wheels, the rest of the lineup was fitted with a set of ENKEI wheels.

Inside, the Lancer featured sport-bucket seats and, for the MR edition, Recaro seats and Momo steering wheel. The instrument cluster featured four dials and a traction system indicator for the three settings available: tarmac, gravel, and snow.

Under the hood, there was the same 4G63 engine fitted on many Lance Evolution models, but for the IXth version, it was fitted with a variable valve timing named MIVEC. Apart from the MR version, which was fitted with a 6-speed manual, the rest of the trim levels had only 5-speed gearboxes. All models were all-wheel-drive.

  TECHNICAL SPECS

MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution IX 2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT (280 HP)

ENGINE SPECS  –  2.0L 16V TURBO 6MT (280 HP)

Cylinders

L4

Displacement

1997 cm3

Power

206 KW @ 6500 RPM
280 HP @ 6500 RPM
276 BHP @ 6500 RPM

Torque

262 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
355 Nm @ 3500 RPM

Fuel System

Multipoint Injection

Fuel

Gasoline

PERFORMANCE SPECS

Top Speed

152 mph (245 km/h)

Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)

5.7 s

TRANSMISSION SPECS

Drive Type

All Wheel Drive

Gearbox

6-Speed manual

BRAKES SPECS

Front

Ventilated Discs

Rear

Ventilated Discs

TIRES SPECS

Tire Size

235/45WR17

DIMENSIONS

Length

176.8 in (4491 mm)

Width

69.7 in (1770 mm)

Height

57.1 in (1450 mm)

Front/rear Track

59.6/59.6 in (1,514/1,514 mm)

Wheelbase

103.3 in (2624 mm)

Ground Clearance

5.5 in (140 mm)

Cargo Volume

15.2 cuFT (430 L)

WEIGHT SPECS

Unladen Weight

3174.7 lbs (1440 kg)

Gross Weight Limit

4155.7 lbs (1885 kg)

FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)

City

16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)

Highway

28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)

Combined

22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)

CO2 Emissions

251 g/km