How To Use This Manual; Model Indications; Targets Of Development; Products Features - Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION-VII 2001 Technical Information Manual

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

MODEL INDICATIONS

The following abbreviations are used in this manual for identification of model types.
MPI: Indicates the multipoint injection, or engine equipped with the multipoint injection.
DOHC: Indicates an engine with the double overhead camshaft, or models equipped with such an engine.
M/T: Indicates the manual transmission, or models equipped with the manual transmission.
A/C: Indicates the air conditioner.

TARGETS OF DEVELOPMENT

A new competitive device in addition to technology established in the previous motor sport events to
improve potential performance as well as outward and inward appearance with a sophisticated view to
represent a high performance sedan of the next generation has been featured to improve the image
of Mitsubishi brand.
Furthermore, enhancement of competitiveness as well as driving performance in various motor sport
events has been sought.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Outward and in-
ward appearance
to represent a
high perfor-
mance sedan of
the next genera-
tion
The most out-
standing engine
and power per-
formance in the
class
How to Use This Manual/Targets of Development/Product Features
(1) Exterior with sophisticated and fearless expression
Multi - lighted headlamp and rear combination lamp exclusively used
D
for EVOLUTION-VII
Front bumper with large cooling air inlet
D
Incorporate blister fender and overwhelming large - sized tyre
D
Large - sized and light weight rear spoiler with variable elevation angle
D
that can be adjusted at 4 points
Front bumper extension and side sill extension
D
Large - sized under cover equipped (for improvement of aerodynamic
D
and cooling performance in drive system)
(2) Interiors with athletic feeling
Light weight backet newly designed by RECARO seat (adoption of
D
silk waving cloth with functionality)
Steering wheel newly designed by MOMO
D
Multi - functional sports meter (with permanent illumination to be visible
D
in the day light)
(1) Fine tuned engine that provides improved output at all ranges:Maximum
output 280 PS (206 kW) and maximum torque 39 kgfSm (383 NSm)
mprovement of turbo charger
D
Enlarged Intercooler and oil cooler
D
Automatic injection control 3 - nozzle intercooler spray
D
(2) Drive system with high reliability to deal with increased engine torque
Reinforcement of transfer, propeller shaft, and drive shaft
D