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The Lancer WRC04 is just the second World Rally class vehicle to compete in the [[World Rally Championship]] (the first being the Lancer/Carisma WRC). The previous [[Lancer Evolution]] series of cars that Mitsubishi entered were Group-A class vehicles. While the "Evo's" were able to win a number of championships it eventually became apparent that Mitsubishi needed a true World Rally class car to be able to compete effectively. |
The Lancer WRC04 is just the second World Rally class vehicle to compete in the [[World Rally Championship]] (the first being the Lancer/Carisma WRC). The previous [[Lancer Evolution]] series of cars that Mitsubishi entered were Group-A class vehicles. While the "Evo's" were able to win a number of championships it eventually became apparent that Mitsubishi needed a true World Rally class car to be able to compete effectively. |
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The Lancer WRC04 is based on the [[Lancer]] but with over 6,000 new parts. It is powered by an improved version of the 4G63 engine that Mitsubishi has been using for over a decade, producing 300bhp at 5500 rpm. This engine is mounted to a compeltely new transmission that conencts to a brand new 4WD system. The bodywork reflects the extensive testing done at the Lola racing team's [[wind tunnel]] and shows the importance of [[aerodynamics]] in the [[ |
The Lancer WRC04 is based on the [[Lancer]] but with over 6,000 new parts. It is powered by an improved version of the 4G63 engine that Mitsubishi has been using for over a decade, producing 300bhp at 5500 rpm. This engine is mounted to a compeltely new transmission that conencts to a brand new 4WD system. The bodywork reflects the extensive testing done at the Lola racing team's [[wind tunnel]] and shows the importance of [[aerodynamics]] in the [[WRC]]. |
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The Lancer WRC04 however, is not intended to win any championships, but rather is a work in progress designed to help a new team composed of many new faces to learn the ropes of rallying. |
The Lancer WRC04 however, is not intended to win any championships, but rather is a work in progress designed to help a new team composed of many new faces to learn the ropes of rallying. |
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Revision as of 12:10, 25 April 2004
The Lancer WRC04 is just the second World Rally class vehicle to compete in the World Rally Championship (the first being the Lancer/Carisma WRC). The previous Lancer Evolution series of cars that Mitsubishi entered were Group-A class vehicles. While the "Evo's" were able to win a number of championships it eventually became apparent that Mitsubishi needed a true World Rally class car to be able to compete effectively.
The Lancer WRC04 is based on the Lancer but with over 6,000 new parts. It is powered by an improved version of the 4G63 engine that Mitsubishi has been using for over a decade, producing 300bhp at 5500 rpm. This engine is mounted to a compeltely new transmission that conencts to a brand new 4WD system. The bodywork reflects the extensive testing done at the Lola racing team's wind tunnel and shows the importance of aerodynamics in the WRC.
The Lancer WRC04 however, is not intended to win any championships, but rather is a work in progress designed to help a new team composed of many new faces to learn the ropes of rallying.
The lead Lancer WRC04 is this year's World Rally Championship is driven by Gilles Panizzi with his borther Herve Panizzi as co-driver.