2000 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO VI GSR TOMMI MAKINEN

KEY FACTS

• A striking example of the highly desirable rally-bred performance car, boasting a raft of modifications and presented in smart overall condition.
• Under the bonnet is the car’s original ‘4G63’ 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four, which has been tuned to produced 197kw and drives all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• In total, only 2,500 Tommi Makinen Edition cars were produced, while 1,194 were finished in Scotia White.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• As well as its Scotia White paintwork, this example features a two-tone black and red interior, and retains its correct Tommi Makinen-branded Recaro sports seats.
• Standard equipment includes climate control, power steering and power mirrors.
• A later-model Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ECU has been installed, which enables greater control of engine calibration.
• As a result, the vehicle has been dyno-tuned to produced 197kW at all four wheels.
• Other improvements include an aftermarket high-flow ceramic coated exhaust manifold, a Custom Exhaust Specialist three-inch ceramic coated turbo outlet and a Blitz three-inch exhaust system with new catalytic converter.
• A high-quality PWR radiator and PWR power steering cooler have been combined with a Kigly HLA and a Racefab larger capacity oil pan to help improve reliability.
• This already agile performance car’s handling has also been enhanced by a set of BC Racing BR adjustable coilovers, Ralliart differential bushes and an adjustable rear sway bar and rear strut brace from Whiteline.
• Furthermore, aftermarket canards have been fitted to the front bumper.
• Inside, an aftermarket stereo and Pioneer speakers have been installed, as well as Greddy boost gauge and a DEFI ZD performance display.
• The vehicle will be supplied with a partial service history and a number of its original parts, including the standard airbox, exhaust manifold with homologation-spec secondary air system, oil sump and radiator and suspension.

CONDITION

• The Scotia White paintwork is believed to be largely original, with the front guards, bonnet and bumper having been repainted due to a minor low-speed incident.
• The vehicle was repaired by Capital SMART and comes with a lifetime warranty on repairs.
• Today, the paintwork is described by the seller as being in excellent overall condition, with a few minor stone chips and blemishes in line with the car’s road use.
• Inside, the original red-and-black Alcantara-trimmed interior is showing signs of glossiness and wear, as is the steering wheel.
• The cloth on the driver’s door trims has been removed due to its adhesive backing failing.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
• The most recent technical inspection was conducted in 2021.

SERVICE HISTORY

• In September 2021, the vehicle underwent a mechanical inspection by Grace Automotive and a safety certificate was issued.
• The last service was conducted in August 2020 at 141,641km by Grace Automotive, who modified the location of the power steering system and flushed the system with new fluid.
• In March 2020 at 142,060km, Evo specialists NA Autosport and Engineering completed a dyno tune to 197kw at the wheels.
• The last major service prior was conducted at an odometer reading of 141,145km in February 2020 by Grace Automotive, who replaced the timing belt, idler pulleys, tensioner, water pump, cam shaft seals and engine oil
• In 2019, the vehicle had a power steering cooler routed by Grace Automotive.
• The seller claims that the eninge oil has been changed every 5000km, and the original Active Yaw Control (AYC) clutch bath oil was replaced in May 2020.
• The seller also states that the transfer case and gearbox oil were changed in April 2017 and May 2019.

SUMMARY

Created to celebrated Tommi Makinen’s four back-to-back Driver’s titles in the World Rally Championship, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition is a landmark performance car. Tastefully modified and presented in very smart condition throughout, this thrilling example is ready to be enjoyed on its next owner’s favourite back roads in its current condition, or can be returned to its factory specifications with the provided OEM equipment and would make a fine addition to any collection of homologation specials.

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