Registration - P20 NMB

Chassis No. - CN9A-0008451

M.O.T. - January 2025

Odometer - 87,500

An increasingly rare and sought-after model, this example of Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evo IV is presented in Japanese racing white, and offered at no reserve. Powered by Mitsubishi’s 2.0-litre turbocharged straight-four engine, matched to a five-speed manual gearbox, the Evo IV produced 280hp when new. However, extensive work has been carried out to the powertrain, with Evo VI con rods and pistons fitted, new oil and water pumps, Cosworth head gasket, and Evo VIII turbo with 3mm race manifold, to name but a few improvements. The suspension has been worked on with HSD Coilovers and adjustable top mounts, new grooved front brake discs with Brembo competition pads installed, and anti-roll bars replaced all-round; the list of work is extensive, and longer than can be detailed here. Fitted with rally-inspired white alloy wheels, front splitter, RalliArt graphics, and large rear spoiler, the interior is fitted with black and red trimmed Recaro bucket seats.

‘P20 NMB’ comes with a mileage discrepancy flagged in its history report, though this can be explained with the conversion from kilometres to miles, and a mix up in recording at previous MOTs. The Evo IV is offered with an indicated, unwarranted, 87,000 miles, and is rated by the vendor as being in ‘good’ condition throughout. This covers the description of the engine, transmission, electrics, paint, bodywork, and interior.

• Offered at no reserve
• Extensively upgraded mechanicals
• Desirable Evo IV version of Mitsubishi’s Lancer

Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution series - commonly referred to as ‘Evo’ - started in 1992 with the Evo I, and all models use a 2.0-litre engine with all-wheel drive as a base. This is because the main reason for the Evo line is Mitsubishi’s efforts in rallying with the Lancer, and it required a certain amount of homologation models be built. The Evo IV is - unsurprisingly - the fourth in the line, which ceased at X – and used a new platform. The engine was rotated 180-degrees to help with balance and improve handling, and two versions were offered - RS and GSR. The former was a competition car, while the latter came with Mitsubishi’s Active Yaw Control technology as standard. It was produced until 1998, when the Evo V arrived, but by then had formed the basis of Tommi Makinen’s second, of four consecutive, World Rally Championship titles in 1997.