Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR, 1998

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V

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Chassis No.: CP9A0005862

US$42,560 USD | Sold

1,997cc Turbocharged DOHC 4G63T Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Multipoint Fuel Injection
276bhp at 6,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent D2 Suspension
4-Wheel Ventilated Brembo Disc Brakes
Rarely seen in the United States
Nicely sorted and tastefully uprated
Classic Scotia White colors

By the time the Evolution V emerged into the spotlight, the firm had very much got the hang of evolving increasingly impressive iterations of the rally-inspired Lancer. Launched in 1998 the Lancer Evolution V was not just a performance upgrade – it was a statement. With wider tracks, flared arches, and a dramatically larger rear wing, the Evo V looked every bit the road-going rally car.

Under the skin, it featured revised suspension geometry, Brembo brakes, and an upgraded turbo delivering a claimed 276bhp – though many believe the true output was higher. The Evo V's chassis was stiffer, the steering sharper and the handling more adjustable than ever before. The car could dart into corners with brutal precision, rotate under throttle like a go-kart, and exit with all four tires clawing at the road. The formula was proven in WRC where the Evo V took both the Driver's and Manufacturer's Championship titles in 1998—the only Mitsubishi to do so.

Mitsubishi would go on to develop four more Evolutions, each with increasing levels of sophistication and power. But many fans still regard the Evo V as the purest of the breed – offering the best combination of performance, looks, and rally-bred DNA before the cars grew heavier and more refined.

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A forbidden fruit here in the US, this Evolution V GSR was brought to the US from Japan in 2023, shortly after its 25th birthday. Finished in classic Scotia White over Black and Grey microsuede inside, this example appears to have been carefully maintained and enjoyed over the years. Prior to coming stateside, it is reported that it was properly refurbished with new paint, an engine and transmission rebuild, and more. A compression and leak down test by the recent owner indicated that it is unlikely that more than 20,000 kilometers have been driven since the rebuild.

In the present ownership, a new D2 suspension kit has been fitted, TE37 lightweight wheels, new axles installed, and fluids have been flushed and refreshed. Enjoyed on several road trips into the mountains during the current ownership, it is complete with a box of hard-to-find spares including NOS trim parts, door handles, turn signals, and more.