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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

General information

ModelMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1999 ccm (121.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.9 litres/100 km (21.58 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1999 ccm (121.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power280.00 PS (206 kW or 276 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque387.82 Nm (39.5 kgf-m or 286.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke85.1 x 88.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1905 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2690 litres (711 gallons)
Cargo space289 litres (76 gallons)
Optional cargo space430 litres (114 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (500.0 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new USD30719
Aprox price as new EUR38570
Service interval15,000 km
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