The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR '98 is a road car produced by Mitsubishi. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games except Gran Turismo Sport. It is also the only playable car in Gran Turismo 2000.
Colors[]
Five colors are available for this car:
- Scotia White
- Satellite Silver Metallic
- Pyrenees Black Pearl
- Dandelion Yellow
- Palma Red
- Nayez Blue Pearl (GT3 Special Color)
In-Game Description[]
Car Index (GT7)[]
With fender flares and more torque; the 5th generation Lancer Evo.
The Lancer Evolution series that had continued through the Evo I, II, and III took a major leap forward in August 1996. With the full model change of the base Lancer saloon, the true 2nd generation of the Evo series, the Lancer Evolution IV was born.
The position of the 4G63 engine was flipped around 180 degrees, achieving 276.1 BHP, and maximum torque was also improved to 36.0 kgfm. The most significant change was the introduction of the electronically controlled AYC (Active Yaw Control), which replaced the mechanical LSD in the rear differential of previous models.
Following thereafter, the Lancer Evo V appeared in January 1998. This Lancer Evo V was given a bigger size class body than the previous Lancers to meet WRC specifications.
While its rivals took full advantage of the WR car regulations which started in 1997, the Lancer Evo stuck to fighting on as a Group A car and the introduction of a wide body was an obvious necessity. In terms of performance, the maximum torque of the engine was improved to 38.0 kgfm and a helical LSD was used for the front differential. Inverted dampers were introduced for the suspension as well as numerous minor changes and fine tuning.
In January 1999, an even more advanced Lancer Evo VI appeared. External differences with the V were minor but the internals had thoroughly matured as a road-going sportscar, with a further refined engine and suspension.
The first anniversary model ever in the Lancer Evo series appeared in January 2000, based on this Lancer Evo VI. Commemorating the first ever 4 consecutive WRC championships wins by Tommi Mäkinen, the Tommi Mäkinen edition appeared in a limited production run of 2500 cars. This model was given a large front spoiler along with other special parts, as well as a revised suspension stroke and quicker steering which were geared more towards on-road driving. This was the final and ultimate model of the 2nd generation Lancer Evolution series.
Used Cars (GT7)[]
This Evo V is by far the most popular Lancer Evolution model of all time. In fact, there's plenty of people out there who'd just love to get their hands on one. The hard suspension really comes into its own when you take it out onto the track. And the aerodynamic body parts, designed especially to meet Gr.A homologation regulations, are sure to catch the eye!
Café (GT7)[]
Chris[]
With the arrival of the Evo V generation, the Lancer Evo series' turning performance improved dramatically. The body was made wider to accommodate the increased tread width. The tires have 17 inch rims and Brembo brake calipers come fitted as standard. All in all, it's one of the greatest cars to drive in the world.
Kagurazaka[]
Historically speaking, a lot of road cars that became the base for rally cars are visually appealing. I'm talking about cars like the Mini Cooper S, the Audi quattro, the Lancia Delta... These all have a very practical side as family cars, and are primarily city-dwelling animals. Of course a real rally car couldn't be driven on the streets. So in terms of design, its about how to express those wider horizons within the framework of a road car. The Evo V has over fenders to cater for its much-anticipated increased tire size. This gives a straight-forward 3 box sedan an athletic undercarriage. Not to mention the huge iconic fog lights and the rear wing of a rally car. It represents a fully-realized vision of the second generation Lancer Evo.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | Mitsubishi Used Car Dealership | Approx. 28,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Mitsubishi Dealership | 32,480 | Complete the Beginner League with all Golds |
| Gran Turismo 4 Prologue | --- | --- | Complete the Lesson #26 in Driving School |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 21,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mitsubishi Dealership | 32,480 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 7+) | 25,801 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mitsubishi Dealership | 32,480 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Car Dealership | 69,200 | --- |
| My First Gran Turismo | --- | --- | Complete the IB-1 license test |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evo-Final-Gr.B | 325,000 | v1.44 | Racing engine swap; increases fuel economy. |
Trivia[]
- It is one of the three vehicles that are playable through normal means in the demo versions of Gran Turismo 2, alongside the Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo and the Ford Mustang GT '99.
- The car (in Dandelion Yellow) has become an internet meme within the Gran Turismo community, and is usually accompanied with an extremely bass-boosted version of Daiki Kasho's "Mirage", raced around the Seattle Circuit, referring to the Gran Turismo 2000 demo.
- In GT7, GT Auto sells front and rear parts that allows the car to resemble the RS model, which includes fog light covers and rear garnishes deletion.
- Removing the taillight garnish formerly affected the car's downforce. This was fixed in version 1.19.
- Despite appearing in almost all Gran Turismo games, this car didn't receive its updated model and interior until its eventual return in Gran Turismo 7.
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