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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: generations and engines

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was built from 1995 to 2014 in 8 generations, with 10 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Enlarge
Production years1995–2014
Generations8
Engine versions10
Power265–295 hp
Body stylesSedan
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution generations

  1. 1995–1996

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 270 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1996–1998

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 280 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1998–1999

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 280 hp

    Engines below
  4. 1999–2001

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 280 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2001–2003

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 280 hp

    Generation specs
  6. 2003–2005

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 265–280 hp

    Engines below
  7. 2005–2007

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 280 hp

    Generation specs
  8. 2007–2014

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 295 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III1995–1996 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 (270 hp) 4WD1995–1996Gasoline270 hp (199 kW)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV1996–1998 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 (280 hp)1996–1998Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)112 mph (180 km/h)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V1998–1999 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 (280 hp)1998–1999Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)282 lb-ft (383 Nm)4.9 s137 mph (220 km/h)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI1999–2001 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 T (280 hp)1999–2001Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)282 lb-ft (383 Nm)4.9 s162 mph (260 km/h)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII2003–2005 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
Evolution 2.0 T (280 hp)2003–2005Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)282 lb-ft (383 Nm)5.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Evolution 2.0i 16V (265 hp)2003–2005Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)262 lb-ft (355 Nm)6.1 s152 mph (245 km/h)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X2007–2014 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 (295 hp)2007–2014Gasoline295 hp (217 kW)270 lb-ft (366 Nm)5.7 s170 mph (274 km/h)
2.0 (295 hp) TC-SST2007–2014Gasoline295 hp (217 kW)270 lb-ft (366 Nm)
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