Evolution VII (2001)

All aluminum construction. Transversally mounted.

In-line 4 cylinders model 4G63 Turbo. Bore: 85mm Stroke: 88mm, 1997 cm³ , water cooled. Compression ratio: 8.8
Maximum output: 280PS @ 6500rpm, maximum torque: 39Kg/m @   3500rpm. ECI-Multi fuel injection system. Water cooled, modified IHI turbocharger type TD05HR 16G6 9.8T (inconel turbine wheel on the GSR/RS-2) or TD05HRA 16G6 9.8T (titanium turbine wheel on the Evolution VII RS). Maximum boost pressure: 0.8 bar. 4 nozzle water spray on intercooler.

Full time four wheel drive layout. Front (TorSen), center (ACD) and rear (AYC) differentials. Center differential with 50-50 % F/R torque distribution.
Final drive ratio: 4.529.
Five speed fully synchronized gearbox.

Gear ratios / Max speed@7000RPM:
1st:   2.928 / 64.00km/h -  RS: 2.785 / 67.73km/h
2nd:  1.950 / 96.11km/h -  RS: 1.950 / 96.74km/h
3rd:  1.407 / 133.20km/h - RS: 1.444 / 130.64km/h
4th:   1.031 / 181.78km/h- RS: 1.096 / 172.12km/h
5th:   0.720 / 260.30km/h- RS: 0.825 / 228.66km/h
R:     3.416

Single dry plate power assisted clutch Ø240mm.

Extra oil cooler for the gearbox.

Rack and pinion steering, variable power assistance 2.2 turns lock to lock.

Front: Independent McPherson struts lower wishbone (aluminum), coil springs and  gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar.

Rear: Multilink layout, coil springs and gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar.

Front: Vented disks (320 mm) Brembo 4 pot aluminum calipers.

Rear: Vented Disks (300 mm) Brembo 2 pot aluminum calipers.

ABS (6 sensors), no ABS on the RS model.

Monocoque steel construction.

Width: 1770mm

Height: 1450mm

Wheelbase: 2625mm

Front track: 1515mm/1500mm on the RS model

Rear track: 1515mm/1500mm on the RS model

Laden weight: 1440Kg

The Evolution VII uses new hollow camshafts, a magnesium camshaft cover and a bigger turbocharger than the Evolution VI. The Evolution VII turbocharger is similar to the one used in the Evolution 6.5 a.k.a. Tommi Mäkinen Edition.