Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
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| Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution | |
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 1984-2007 |
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| Class | Rally raid |
| Layout | 4-wheel drive |
The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution is an off-road competition car based on the Mitsubishi Pajero. It was specially designed to take part in the rally raids with the main objective of winning the Dakar Rally.[1] In addition to those produced for competition use only, a road-legal version was manufactured by Mitsubishi from 1997 to 1999 in order to homologate the Pajero Evolution for the Dakar Rally's T2 class. Approximately 2500 road-legal examples were produced.[2][3][4]
Street version (V55W)
The road-legal version of the Pajero Evolution was produced between 1997 and 1999. It was based on the second generation Pajero but had many features unique to the model. Approximately 2500 units were produced in order to homologate the type for the Dakar Rally's production-based T2 class. It was equipped with a 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC V6 6G74 engine with MIVEC and a dual plenum variable intake. This engine produced a claimed 275 bhp at 6500 rpm.[2][4][5] The two-door body incorporated large fender flares, two fin-like rear spoilers, a hood scoop, and various other racing-inspired styling elements. Skid plates and mudflaps were included for additional off-road protection. Double wishbone independent suspension was used on the front and the rear used a multi-link independent suspension unique to the Pajero Evolution. 4WD was standard, with front and rear Torsen differentials.[2]
Competition history
With 12 victories from 1985 to 2007, it is the car that has won the Dakar Rally the most times.[6]
Dakar victories
See also
References
- ^ "MITSUBISHI MOTORS - A Unique and Glorious Cross-Country Heritage". mitsubishi-motors.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ a b c Orlove, Raphael (14 May 2015). "Meet The Mitsubishi Pajero Evo: The Last Forgotten Homologation Special". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Okula, Chris (2018-08-16). "The Pajero Evo Is The Best SUV You've Never Heard of". DriveTribe. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b DeMuro, Doug (October 2016). "The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution Was the SUV Version of the Lancer Evolution". www.autotrader.com. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution specifications, fuel economy, emissions, dimensions 152372". www.carfolio.com. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ "Pajero: la regina della Dakar". motori360.it. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
External links
- Pajero: la regina della Dakar (in Italian)