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Oct 08, 2007

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X chosen as course car for Rally Japan Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi has announced that it’s brand new Lancer Evolution X will be used as the course car for the upcoming Japanese round of the FIA World Rally Championship to be held later this month. A course car is the vehicle that runs the rally course before the race to check track conditions. While a standard EVO X could probably do it, Mitsubishi has outfitted this car to the WRC’s Group N specifications. An integrated roll bar has been added, and Ralliart has added special components including a new constant-mesh close ration gear-box, better brakes, and hardier drivetrain and running gear pieces.

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Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X chosen as course car for Rally Japan