Evolution IV(1997)

Evolution V(1998) and EvolutionVI(1999)

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: 36Kg/m @   3000rpm. ECI-Multi fuel injection system. Water cooled IHI turbocharger, max boost pressure: 1.2 bar.

All aluminum construction. Transversally mounted.

In-line 4 cylinders model 4G63 Turbo. Bore: 85.03mm Stroke: 88mm, 1998.6 cm³ , water cooled. Compression ratio: 8.8 Maximum output 280PS @ 7000rpm, maximum torque: 38Kg/m @   3000rpm. ECI-Multi fuel injection system. Water cooled, modified IHI turbocharger (titanium turbo wheel on the Evolution VI RS), max boost pressure: 1.2 bar. Water spray on intercooler and transmission radiator.

All wheel drive Ferguson layout. Center and rear viscous couplers. Epicyclical center differential with 50-50 % F/R torque distribution.
Final drive ratio: choice between 4.529, 4.875.
Five speed fully synchronized gear box.

Gear ratios / Max speed@7000RPM:
(4.875 | 4.529 final drive ratio)
1st:2.785 / 60.93 | 65.59km/h
2nd:1.950 / 87.03 | 93.67km/h
3rd:1.444 / 117.52 | 126.5km/h
4th:1.096 / 154.84 | 166.67km/h
5th:0.825 / 205.7 | 221.42km/h
R:3.416

Single dry plate power assisted clutch.

Rack and pinion steering, variable power assistance.

All wheel drive Ferguson layout. Front (TorSen), center ( viscous coupler) and rear (mechanical). Epicyclical center differential with 50-50 % F/R torque distribution.
Final drive ratio: 4.529.
Five speed fully synchronized gear box.

Gear ratios / Max speed@7000RPM:
1st:2.785 / 66.49km/h
2nd:1.950 / 94.95km/h
3rd:1.407 / 128.23km/h
4th:1.031 / 168.94
5th:0.761 / 224.44
R:3.416

Single dry plate power assisted clutch.

Rack and pinion steering, variable power assistance.

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

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

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 1 pot floating  calipers.

Rear: Vented disks 1 pot floating  calipers.

ABS (6 sensors).

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

Rear: Vented Disks (290 mm) Brembo 2 pot aluminum calipers.

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

Monocoque steel construction.

Monocoque steel construction.

Width: 1690mm

Height: 1415mm

Wheelbase: 2510mm

Front track: 1470mm

Rear track: 1470mm

Laden weight: 1350Kg

Width: 1770mm

Height: 1415mm

Wheelbase: 2510mm

Front track: 1510mm

Rear track: 1505mm

Laden weight: 1360Kg

The new engine management system offers an improved storage capacity that allows much more parameters to be taken into account.

The Evolution VI uses new conrods/pistons and a different turbocharger.