Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR '99

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. VI GSR
Production Info
	Mitsubishi 1999 Road Car Japan
Engine and Power
Engine Code	4G63
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	2.0 L
Engine Type	Inline-4
Power	302 BHP (225 kW)
Torque	274.6 lb-ft (372.3 Nm)
Gearbox	5-speed
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Front-Engined
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Weight	2998 lbs (1360 kg)
PWR	9.93 lbs / HP
Performance
PP in GT5/6	465 PP
Dimensions
Length	4350 mm (171.3 in)
Width	1770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1415 mm (55.7 in)

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR '99 is a road car produced by Mitsubishi. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.

Colors

The player can pick five colors when they buy this car:

•   Scotia White
•   Satellite Silver Metallic
•   Pyrenees Black Pearl
•   Lance Blue
•   Issel Blue Pearl

In-game description

"Possessing a new bumper and improved suspension; the 6th generation Lancer Evo."

With the full model change of the base grade Lancer in 1995, the body of the Lancer Evolution was also reborn as the Evo IV. In contrast to the wild aerodynamic parts equipped on the Evo III, it became simple and sleek, but with better streamlined aerodynamics.

The major change in its mechanism was the abandoning of the 3 axle format that was characteristic of Mitsubishi FF's until then, to adopt a more typical 2 axle power train so that the countershaft within the transmission could be eliminated. This was done to reduce drive loss and to save weight, and because of this change, the mounting position of the 4G63 engine was flipped over and moved over towards the left when facing the car from the front.

Also another major addition was the introduction of the AYC (Active Yaw Control). This is a mechanism that actively differentiates the rotation of the right and left rear tires to improve the turning performance of the car. Their rival Impreza had a very good body balance, and cornering performance was the EVO's weakness against them. Marking a significant improvement with the introduction of the AYC, it later became a defining feature of the Lancer Evo.

The engine output also reached 276 HP, the self imposed limit set by Japanese automakers in this model. However, because the larger body size incurred a 90 kg weight increase from the first generation model, there was no significant improvement in overall performance. Still, the twin scrolling turbo's improved torque at low to mid speed, and ease of control improved greatly.

Unfortunately, its larger body and increased weight, as well as the somewhat inadequate level of completion as a racing machine, actually caused it to eat the dust of its earlier generation models at times. Still, the improvements that were made in this model would ultimately lead to the drastic evolution made in the EVO V.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo 2	New Car Dealership	32,480	---
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec	Mitsubishi Dealership	32,480	Win the Beginner GT World Championship.
Gran Turismo 4	Late '90s Showroom	Approx. 21,000	---
Gran Turismo PSP	Mitsubishi Dealership	32,480	---
Gran Turismo 5	Used Cars Dealership (Lv. 7+)	27,468	---
Gran Turismo 6	Mitsubishi Dealership	32,480	---

Pictures

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR as it appears in Gran Turismo 2. Notice that the fog lamps on the car are installed, which was a dealer option.

A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR '99 with racing modifications applied.

The special colored variant of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR '99 as it appears in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.

The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 2.

The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 4.

Trivia

• The color name Lance Blue is an error; it should be named Reims Blue. This error is also present in the Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune games, being the only known game to list OEM color names when selecting a car.