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	Mitsubishi Lancer WRC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The previous Lancer Evolution series were homologated for the Group A class, and their competitiveness against World Rally Cars from other manufacturers was therefore limited.
		The Lancer WRC04 is also powered by the 4G63, also producing 300 PS (224 kW) at 5500 rpm and 540 N·m (398 ft·lbf) at 3500 rpm.
		The lead Lancer WRC04 in the 2004 World Rally Championship was driven by ex-Peugeot driver Gilles Panizzi, with his brother Hervé as co-driver.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer_WRC04 (282 words)

	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution WRC04 - Car Cutaway - Modern Racer - Features
		Before the introduction of the current Mitsubishi Lancer, on which the rally-inspired Evolution VII and VIII are based, the previous Evolution models based on the old platform were built just to get FIA homologation in Group A rallying.
		The new Lancer platform debuted in 2001, and along with it came the new rally Lancer Evo.
		The Lancer WRC04 is still based on the standard Lancer, but as its dramatic appearance indicates, it has little in common with previous Mitsubishi World Rally Cars.
	www.modernracer.com /features/carcutawaymitsubishilancerevowrc04.html (938 words)

	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution History
		The Lancer Evolution was unique among its competitors in the World Rally Championship in that it's a homologation Group A car slightly modified to be able to race competitively against WRC class cars.
		Evolution IV The Lancer platform was completely changed in 1996, and along with it the EVO, which had grown extremely popular throughout the world.
		The Lancer Evolution VIII was also the first Evolution to come to The United States, spurred by the astounding success of the Subaru Impreza WRX which had been released there just three years prior.
	www.lancer-evolution.info /history (2057 words)

	Mitsubishi Launches Lancer Evolution VIII MR - WorldCarFans.com
		The Lancer Evolution series went on sale in the United States for the first time in January 2003 where it immediately proved a great success claiming two major accolades in being named 2004 Car of the Year by Automobile Magazine and by Sport Compact Car Magazine.
		The "Lancer" emblem at the bottom left and the "Evolution" part of "Evolution MR" at the bottom right of the trunk lid use a dark gray finish, while the "MR" letters are finished in red.
		The floor-console is embellished with a classy stainless steel plate embossed with the "Lancer Evolution MR" emblem.
	www.worldcarfans.com /print.cfm/ID/2040322.007/lang/eng (1739 words)

	2004 WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
		The Lancer WRC04 is therefore based on the standard Lancer, but as its dramatic appearance indicates, it has little in common with previous Mitsubishi World Rally Cars.
		A semi-automatic gear change is likely to be developed during 2004, once MMSP is satisfied that the Lancer WRC04 is living up to its potential, in terms of both performance and durability.
		The Lancer WRC04 began testing in mid-October and will undergo a comprehensive development program in readiness for its first appearance on the 2004 Monte Carlo Rally, when French star Gilles Panizzi leads an all-new driving team.
	www.mitsubishi-motors.com /motorsports/e/04wrc/release.html (1195 words)

	PistonHeads Headlines
		The Lancer WRC04 is therefore based on the standard Lancer.
		First and foremost, it is based on the version of the engine fitted to the new Lancer Evo VIII showroom car, but with a new turbocharger, fitted with the regulation 34-millimetre intake restrictor, new intake and exhaust manifolds, and new internals.
		The Lancer WRC04 began testing in mid-October and will undergo a comprehensive development programme in readiness for its first appearance on the 2004 Monte Carlo Rally, when French star Gilles Panizzi leads an all-new driving team.
	www.pistonheads.com /news/default.asp?storyId=7692 (577 words)

	2004 WRC
		The French crew piloted their Lancer WRC04 to seventh position, having dropped to 18th during the opening leg of competition.
		The Spaniard’s win represents the fourth from four starts for Lancer Evolution drivers, who also finished second and third in the fourth round of their series.
		Dani Solà was under pressure to defend his narrow points lead before the rally, but the Spaniard has proved his worth with a beautifully judged drive in his Lancer Evolution, confidently defending his overnight lead to make sure of a richly deserved victory.
	www.mitsubishi-motors.com /motorsports/e/04wrc/ra/index.html (1214 words)

	Mitsubishi Lancer Register
		The Lancer WRC04 heralds a return to the top flight for Mitsubishi after a year on the sidelines.
		The company made the decision to sit out the 2003 season so it could evaluate its position and go back to the drawing board with a car that had failed to live up to the glory days of 1996-1999 when Tommi Makinen took four straight world titles.
		Regarding the decision not to use an active diff, he explained that it was "not a priority," although a semi-automatic gearchange may be used at some point.
	www.lancerregister.com /news_wrc04.php (401 words)

	2004 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC : First Look : News & Reports : Motoring : Web Wombat
		And from a purely aesthetic viewpoint, the new Lancer is a very nice looking piece of kit, with a more angular, bold and dramatic front end that will hopefully make its way into the Evolution IX, which will probably lob closer to 2007.
		The rear end is a little more intriguing, as Mitsubishi has placed the rear (double) wing adjacent to the rear windscreen, leaving a large and somewhat unsightly flat expanse on the Evo's boot lid.
		A semi-automatic gearchange is likely to be developed during 2004, once MMSP is satisfied that the Lancer WRC04 is living up to its potential, in terms of both performance and durability.
	www.webwombat.com /motoring/news_reports/evorally04.htm (1395 words)

	WORLD RALLY: Young guns show Lancer potential in Spain.
		The Mitsubishi Motors WRC team demonstrated the pace and potential of the Lancer WRC04 on Rally Catalunya, the team's first World Championship outing since Germany in August.
		President of Mitsubishi Motors Motor Sports Isao Torii admitted that the team had headed to Spain to test the Lancer in a competitive environment, but he was delighted to see the car running near to the pace.
		All three cars finished the rally, the reliability of the Lancer WRC04 is proved and we are closer to our rivals than before.
	www.crash.net /news_view~cid~4~id~102169~pid~0.htm (708 words)

	RalliArt Italy - Mitsubishi Motor Sports
		The Lancer WRC04 managed by RalliArt Italy will be delivered to the Italian department after one-week testing in Corsica in mid-October; some engineers, specialised on the Lancer WRC04 will arrive in Italy together with the car.
		Mario Stagni, RalliArt Italy Team Director, said: “the opportunity to manage the Lancer WRC04 which Mitsubishi Motors Motor Sports offered to RalliArt Italy is not only a prize for our 2004 PCWRC season and results, but open also good perspectives for 2005”.
		Gigi Galli career is strictly connected with Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution cars: he won the Production Class in the Sanremo for three times in a row from 1998 to 2000 and, always driving a Lancer Evolution, he scored the best results of his professional life.
	www.ralliart.it /catalunya_04_pre_uk.html (370 words)

	The History of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
		In order to follow these rules, the Evolution is based on the same platform as the Lancer, but is much more powerful and the only part in common between the Evo and the Lancer is the unibody.
		The latter was a stripped-down club racing version that lacked power windows and seats, anti-lock brakes, a rear wiper, and had steel wheels to save approximately 155lb (70kg) less than the 2730lb (1238kg) GSR, while the former came with all of the conveniences of a typical street car.
		A new twin-scroll turbocharger, limited-slip front differential on the RS model, increased power to 280PS (276hp/206kW) at 6500 rpm and 260ft·lbf (352Nm) of torque at 3000 RPM, and Mitsubishi's new Active yaw control (which adjusted torque split individually to the rear wheels to minimize understeer) meant that the 6,000 Evo IVs produced all sold quickly.
	www.cars-directory.net /history/mitsubishi/lancer_evolution (2451 words)

	cars - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
		The Evolution is the officially approved (homologation) model for Mitsubishi's efforts in the World Rally Championship's Group A class and SCCA Pro Rally Championship (This only applies to Evolution models prior to version VI, as the Evo VII and VIII did not need to meet WRC homologation requirements).
		In order to follow these rules, the Evolution is based on the same platform as the Lancer compact car, but is much faster and practically shares no parts with the Lancer.
		In the United Kingdom, a special Lancer Evolution VIII, the FQ-400, produces 302.13 kW (405.2 hp), from a 4G63 engine.
	www.carluvers.com /cars/Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution (470 words)

	Rally Action News: The Mitsubishi crews - presentation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		WRC04 on all 16 events of the 2004 FIA World Rally Championship.
		Frenchman Gilles Panizzi, co-driven by brother Hervé, will drive the first Mitsubishi Lancer WRC04 on all 16 events of the 2004 FIA World Rally Championship.
		The team’s assault will be spearheaded by the all-French crew of Gilles Panizzi and Hervé Panizzi with Italians Gianluigi Galli and Guido D’Amore piloting the second Lancer Evolution WRC04.
	www.rally-action.com /news/2004/1/4463.shtml (470 words)

	lancerevoclub.org - mitsubishi lancer evolution club
		Gilles and Hervé Panizzi piloted the all-new Lancer WRC04 back to Monaco in sixth position in Rallye Monte-Carlo, claiming points for themselves and the team in their first event as a new partnership.
		The Mitsubishi crew of Gilles and Hervé Panizzi were seventh and sixth fastest through the first two stages respectively, despite the French Lancer WRC04 driver dropping a bit of time to his rivals.
		Sweden is also the first qualifying round of the seven-event FIA Production Car World Rally Championship and 18 crews have nominated this as one of their points-scoring rallies.
	www.lancerevoclub.org /rally/wrc/wrc04/montecarlo04.php (706 words)

	lancerevoclub.org - mitsubishi lancer evolution club
		Mr Quandt was instrumental in MMC's ninth victory in the Dakar 2004 and initiated the Lancer WRC04 car, which is the first real WRC car for MMC.
		In preparation for its return to the WRC arena in 2005, MMSP will enter two Lancer WRC04 test machines piloted by Gilles Panizzi and Daniel Sola in the Rallye Catalunya (Rallye de Espana), the 15th round of the 2004 FIA WRC calendar, being held in Spain October 29 - 31.
		Ten Group N Lancer Evolutions finished in the top 16 in Wales Rally GB Read all about it on the full coverage here.
	www.lancerevoclub.org /index.shtml (844 words)

	RalliArt Italy - Mitsubishi Motor Sports
		The Group N Lancer Evolutions will be prepared by Ralliart Italia.
		Performance and reliability have made the Lancer Evolution the car to beat in the past, but the opposition is stronger than ever and the opening round of the series, in Sweden, is uniquely demanding.
		With a car like the Lancer, this is a real opportunity for me,” Sola commented.
	www.ralliart.it /swedish_2004_uk.html (667 words)

	Tokyo's Tuner Salon - - Car and Driver - April 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		But it is—the Lancer Evolution VIII—and it must be in order to be eligible to compete in the World Rally Championship.
		We already know Mitsubishi is planning to launch the Evo IX next January, and word from inside the company suggests we will see an Evo X in early 2006.
		But that will be the last Evo based on a Lancer, as Mitsubishi moves toward a smaller, lighter car for future rally challenges.
	www.caranddriver.com /columns/7901/tokyos-tuner-salon-page2.html (490 words)

	Mitsubishi Lancer Register
		The Mitsubishi Motors Motor Sports team heads to Scandinavia for the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship, the Uddeholm Swedish Rally providing yet another new challenge for the Lancer WRC04.
		It is a rally in which Mitsubishi has had considerable success, in association with tire partner Michelin, but whatever the conditions, thousands of rally fans still pour into the stages and make it the most popular event in the country.
		Thirty-eight-year-old Gilles Panizzi has only previously contested the event once (2002) so this fast and snowy challenge will not only be new to the Lancer WRC04, but as good as to the Frenchman.
	www.lancerregister.com /news_wrcswedenpreview.php (966 words)

	JamaicaMotorsports.com - Mitsubishi Pulls Out of WRC!!!! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The decision was taken as a result of the Lancer WRC04's poor performance thus far in the Championship.They are taking this time to continue development for their return in 2005.Sven Qunadt,president of Mitsu Motorsport has reafirmed the company's committment to rallying however.
		Top level execs have been quoted as saying that this is the best way to proceed in order to return Mitsubishi to the top of world class rallying.As a result of this Mitsubishi wil have to pay a fine of US$250,000 for every rally they miss for the rest of the season.
		I will also hasten to bet Jeff, that we will be back, as the Government in Japan has indicated that they will not sit back and see one of their largest car Manufacturer go under..
	www.jamaicamotorsports.com /forums/showthread.php?p=314 (877 words)

	JamaicaMotorsports.com - Mitsubishi Lancer WRC04 Shows Asphalt Potential (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Mitsubishi Lancer WRC04 crew of Gilles and Herve Panizzi hold sixth position at the end of the first day of Rallye Deutschland, the 10th round of the FIA World Rally Championship.
		Despite the retirement of team-mates Dani Sola and Xavier Amigo, the team has however taken great heart from the potential of the car in its first full asphalt event after the Spaniards set a blistering pace in the opening stage.
		Battling with C dric Robert in the second nominated Peugeot 307 WRC, and then Roman Kresta in the Skoda, Gilles and Herve ultimately won the fight, overhauling Kresta in the final stage to climb back into sixth in the Lancer WRC04.
	www.jamaicamotorsports.com /forums/showthread.php?t=181&goto=nextoldest (773 words)

	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - Wikicars
		The latter was a stripped-down club racing version that lacked power windows and seats, anti-lock brakes, a rear wiper, and had steel wheels to save approximately 155 lb (70 kg) less than the 2730 lb (1238 kg) GSR, while the former came with all of the conveniences of a typical street car.
		The Lancer Evolution VIII was also the first Evolution to come to the United States, spurred by the success of the Subaru Impreza WRX which had been released there just three years prior.
		However, the internal components for the American versions were based largely on the specifications for the Japanese Lancer Evolution VII.
	wikicars.org /en/Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution (3227 words)

	Import Heaven - 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR Pictures, Pics, and Specs
		Sales of the series began in Europe in January this year and Germany's Sport Auto magazine recently chose the car as its Sportiest Car 2003.
		The company returned to WRC competition at the 2004 Rallye Monte Carlo in January when the new Lancer WRC04 finished a very creditable sixth on its first outing.
		Once it receives FIA homologation, the Lancer Evolution VIII MR is expected to provide the base vehicle for professional and amateur competitors alike in motor sport events around the world, the Production Car World Rally Championship included.
	www.import-heaven.net /specs_mitsubishi_lancer_evo_viii_mr.shtml (355 words)

	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This article or section does not cite its references or sources.
		The Lancer Evolution IX models (RS, GSR, SE, MR) vary in their performance capabilities.
		A 2,500-piece, limited edition Evolution IX station wagon will be released in Japan soon after the sedan's debut.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer/Carisma_GT (4108 words)

	Car Forums - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution WRC04 - beyond.ca car forums for automotive enthusiasts
		Down force is a vital element of a competitive car on high-speed rallies, but good cooling is a key requirement on a turbocharged rally car, as the ambient temperature on rallies can exceed 30 degrees Celsius and it is often highest on the rallies held at the lowest average speeds.
		the dirver for the lancer said that the mitsu is fast..
		By the time they are done, the car bears a superficial resemblence at best to any road going lancer, even the Evo.
	forums.beyond.ca /showthread/t-29222.html (887 words)

	Lancer WRC04 At Autosport Show
		Mitsubishi will give the new Lancer WRC04 (pictured) its UK exhibition debut during the Autosport International show at the NEC in January.
		Another Mitsubishi rally car on display for the first time will be a 2004 Group N Lancer Evo VIII, to be campaigned nationally by Brendan Crealey and Steve Harris.
		Crealey won the 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution Challenge, in which the top prize was the Group N drive for next season.
	www.carkeys.co.uk /sport/2003/1535.asp (104 words)

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