About EVO family history of development

EVO Ⅰ debut in 1992, is based on the World Rally Championship (World Rally Championship, hereinafter referred to as WRC) concept development , make improvements on the basis of LANCER GSR 's flagship car on to 2.0L DOHC 16 -valve turbocharged 4G63 engine replaced GSR the 4G93 type (1.8L turbo engine ) , the former maximum horsepower of 250 PS/6000rpm, beyond which amounted to as much as 55 . Modified after the EVO Ⅰ fighting spirit full. Original limited edition of 2500, less than three days to grab that sale a blank.


EVO Ⅱ in 1994 and the advent of full use of WRC entry technology to further improve the performance of the engine and suspension systems , washing the EVO Ⅰ " outstanding speed , but turned bad" criticism.Renault megane turbocharger EVO Ⅱ pressure through improved exhaust pipe and valve lift to raise the 10 horsepower to reach 260 . GSR and EVO Ⅱ total time limit listed 5000 .

EVO III came in 1995 , his play performance surpassed the previous generation . Although EVO Ⅱ excellent dynamic play out of 260 , based on consideration of the challenges of the WRC must have more adequate power. EVO III is modified first piston to increase the compression ratio increased from 8.5 to 9.0 , and re- shape the turbine design to improve the power performance at high speed . Furthermore, increased diameter exhaust system to reduce back pressure, making the biggest increase in 10 horsepower to reach 270 . EVO III has a lightweight version of the RS and GSR luxury two models, limited listing of 5000.

EVO IV official debut in 1996, compared to the previous three generations of improvements to existing commercial version only carried, EVO IV in the emerging new design based on the body . Because of the new body has a stronger body rigidity, the engine can be used with more potential. Thus, the large central cooler, intake and exhaust systems to reduce losses ,Renault megane dci turbocharger and the use of twin-scroll turbo high angle camshaft engine and other new technologies , successfully reached the maximum horsepower 10 280PS. The new body was the predecessor to the EVO Ⅳ improved basic performance improved from the " new generation evolution" models , including the GSR / RS in two versions , a limited listing of 6000 . Won the drivers championship was won mounts Makinen 2 years in WRC history is this EVO Ⅳ.