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Click here to download printer friendly version Bred from legendary racing DNA and a legacy of heart-pounding excitement on the FIA world rally circuit, the striking new 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX was introduced today at the New York International Automobile Show. Loaded with power and aerodynamic enhancements culled from Mitsubishi's rally-racing success during the past 13 years, the Lancer Evolution IX further distinguishes the vehicle as the undisputable leader in the high-performance compact sedan market.

This latest edition to the Lancer Evolution model line, designed to compete against far more expensive sports cars, easily lives up to its Mitsubishi motorsports pedigree. By combining brute power and graceful agility, the Lancer Evolution IX is sure to raise the adrenaline of driving enthusiasts at every turn.

Charged with taking the Lancer Evolution driving experience to the next level, Mitsubishi engineers complemented the vehicle's unmatched riding and handling characteristics - refined on the world's most demanding test tracks - with even more power and torque for 2006.

Company press release, last updated on March 29, 2005

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General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2006
Introduced at 2005 New York International Auto Show

Engine
Configuration 4G63 Straight 4
Location Front, transversely mounted
Construction cast-iron block, aluminium head
Displacement 1.977 liter / 120.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.0 mm (3.3 in) / 88.0 mm (3.5 in)
Compression 8.8:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Twin Scroll Turbo
Power 286 bhp / 213 KW @ 6500 rpm
Torque 392 Nm / 289 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
BHP/Liter 145 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, inverted shock absorbers, forged aluminium lower wishbones, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Multi-link, forged aluminium trailing links and lateral links, aluminium cross-member with stabilizer bar
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes Brembo ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1480 kilo / 3262.8 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4535 mm (178.5 in) / 1770 mm (69.7 in) / 1450 mm (57.1 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2625 mm (103.3 in) / 1515 mm (59.6 in) / 1515 mm (59.6 in)

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