Mitsubishi Lancer WRC
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 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC from 2002
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| Lancer WRC | |
| Production period: | 2001-2005 |
| Class : | race car |
| Body versions : | limousine |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 2.0 liters (221 kW) |
| Length: | 4360 mm |
| Width: | 1770-1800 mm |
| Height: | |
| Wheelbase : | 2600 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1230 kg |
The Mitsubishi Lancer WRC is a World Rally Car that was developed by Mitsubishi's motorsport department Ralliart and was used by Mitsubishi in the 2001-2005 World Rally Championship . He is considered the successor to the Mitsubishi Evo of Group A .
Mitsubishi Lancer WRC
The Mitsubishi Lancer WRC , which is based on the sister model Cedia, is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from 1996. The engine has an output of 300 HP, the maximum torque is 540 Nm. The car made its debut at Rally Sanremo in 2001 after being developed in a short period of time. The WRC rules allow a lot of freedom that allowed developers to make changes that would not have been allowed under the old Group A rules. This included changes to the engine, such as the installation of lighter parts, better weight distribution, a new turbocharger and an improved exhaust system. But most important for rally use were the chassis changes, for example the installation of MacPherson struts and an enlargement of the wheel arches. However, the drive train remained the same as in Group A and caused the new drivers major problems with the special gearbox and the more powerful brakes. After the 2001 season, the car was replaced by the Mitsubishi Lancer WRC2.
Mitsubishi Lancer WRC2
The engine of the Mitsubishi Lancer WRC2 is the same as in the previous model. The power is distributed to all four wheels via a three- plate clutch , a sequential 6-speed gearbox and differential gear on the front and rear axles. Each wheel is guided by a MacPherson strut and a wishbone . The brake system has ventilated brake discs, 6-piston brake calipers at the front and 4-piston brake calipers at the rear.
Other changes include an even better weight distribution and a lower center of gravity, as well as a front air dam for better airflow to cool the engine. A new intercooler, a new exhaust manifold, a new single-scroll turbocharger and newer and lighter engine parts were also added. The suspension offers more rigidity and slight changes have also been made to the transmission.
The first rally for the advanced car in the 2002 World Rally Championship was Rally Finland . After the unsuccessful season, Mitsubishi withdrew from rallying for a year in order to further develop the car. In the 2003 season the car was only used by private teams.
Mitsubishi Lancer WRC04
The Mitsubishi Lancer WRC04 was also powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Otherwise there were about 6000 changes compared to the previous model. These included the new 5-speed semi-automatic transmission and a new all-wheel drive system that had been developed in collaboration with Ricardo Consulting Engineers. The body was extensively tested and improved in the wind tunnel, which resulted in a completely new front, new wheel arches and a newly developed rear spoiler. The front brakes were improved and received 8-piston brake calipers instead of 6-piston brake calipers; the diameter of the brake discs is 370 mm. One shortcoming of the car was severe electrical interference, which caused both cars to fail at the first stage of the New Zealand Rally . The 2004 season was not very successful either. Nevertheless, the long development work was reflected in rally use and showed how progressive the car was compared to its predecessors.
The car was the former Peugeot pilots Gilles Panizzi and Gianluigi Galli drove
Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05
The Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 has not changed much compared to its predecessor from 2004, but thanks to the new WRC regulations it has been widened from 1.77 m to 1.80 m. Otherwise there were some aerodynamic changes to the body to improve stability and to be able to deal with the wider track. Suspension arms and the drive shaft were also lengthened. Shift paddles have been introduced on the steering wheel for easy shifting; 3rd and 4th gear have been translated a little longer. The car took 3rd place in the Monte Carlo Rally . It was very fast, especially on gravel roads, and came in second at the Rally Australia . When Mitsubishi withdrew from rallying, the car was taken over by private teams and continued in the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
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Mitsubishi Lancer WRC02
Lancer WRC02 at the 2002 Rallye Deutschland
Mitsubishi Lancer WRC04
Lancer WRC04 from Kristian Sohlberg
Lancer WRC04 at the 2004 Cyprus Rally
Lancer WRC04 at Rally Finland 2004
Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 at the 2005 Acropolis Rally
Rear view of the Lancer WRC05
Side view of the Lancer WRC05
Lancer WRC05 at the 2005 Cyprus Rally
Technical data from 2001
| 2.0 liters | |
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| Production period | 2001 |
| Motor data | |
| Engine identification | 4G63 line-4 |
| location | front, across |
| aspiration | turbocharger |
| Displacement | 1998 cc |
| cylinder | 4th |
| Valves | 16 |
| power | 221 kW (300 hp) |
| Power transmission | |
| drive | all wheel drive |
| transmission | sequential 6-speed transmission |
| landing gear | |
| Tire manufacturer | Michelin |
| Front brake | Internally ventilated brake discs, 6 pistons |
| rear brake | Internally ventilated brake discs, 4 pistons |
| Suspension | MacPherson struts , wishbones |
WRC results
| rally | driver | placement |
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| Rally Sanremo | Freddy Loix | 12. |
| Rally Sanremo | Tommi Mäkinen | DNF |
| Tour de Corse | Freddy Loix | 12. |
| Tour de Corse | Tommi Mäkinen | DNF |
| Rally Australia | Freddy Loix | 11. |
| Rally Australia | Tommi Mäkinen | 6th |
| Rally Great Britain | Freddy Loix | DNF |
| Rally Great Britain | Tommi Mäkinen | DNF |
| rally | driver | placement |
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| Rally Monte Carlo | Gigi Galli | DNF |
| Rally Monte Carlo | Gilles Panizzi | 6th |
| Rally Sweden | Kristian Sohlberg | DNF |
| Rally Sweden | Gilles Panizzi | DNF |
| Rally Mexico | Gigi Galli | DNF |
| Rally Mexico | Gilles Panizzi | 8th. |
| Rally New Zealand | Kristian Sohlberg | DNF |
| Rally New Zealand | Gilles Panizzi | DNF |
| Rally Cyprus | Kristian Sohlberg | DNF |
| Rally Cyprus | Gilles Panizzi | DNF |
| Acropolis Rally | Dani Sola | DNF |
| Acropolis Rally | Gilles Panizzi | 10. |
| Rally Turkey | Gigi Galli | 10. |
| Rally Turkey | Gilles Panizzi | DNF |
| Rally Argentina | Kristian Sohlberg | DNF |
| Rally Argentina | Gilles Panizzi | 7th |
| Rally Finland | Kristian Sohlberg | 11. |
| Rally Finland | Gilles Panizzi | DNF |
| Rally Germany | Dani Sola | DNF |
| Rally Germany | Gilles Panizzi | DNF |
| Rally Catalonia | Dani Sola | 6th |
| Rally Catalonia | Gigi Galli | 7th |
| Rally Catalonia | Gilles Panizzi | 12. |