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2003 Lancer Evolution2003 Lancer EvolutionIntroducing theIntroducing the

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REPUTATION• Enjoys widespread appraisal and popularity for its unrivaled qualities as an ultra-performance 4-wheel drive sedan able to take grueling punishment in motor sports arena

• Tommi Makinen took this car to an unprecedented 4 consecutive Driver Championship WRC titles (1996-1999)

•Won the WRC Manufacturer’s Championship in 1998

• Immortalized in video games that make it the ultimate vehicle among young buyers

The Lancer Evolution is an accessible, unassuming fun-to-drive supercarwhose reputation has resulted from its calculated engineering and

purposeful design.

ACCESSIBLE• Performance & Utility At An Affordable Price• Priced starting under $30K• Most “Bang for the Buck” • More affordable than most luxury European Sport Sedan entries

• Integrates well into ones everyday life •Upright and practical 4-door sedan•Easy drive qualities enable drivers of all abilities to enjoy its superb performance to the maximum.

UNASSUMING•The untraditional sports car•Funky yet functional retro boxy look •Its size and design make it look like a tuner sedan with a gregarious body kit

•Many will underestimate its performance at first glance.

•This “under the radar” vibe has cultivated its cult following worldwide.

CALCULATED ENGINEERINGEach generation represents a new engineering benchmark•Benefits from the incorporation of improvements fuelled by feedback from MMC’s active and highly successful participation in motor sports.

•Improvements have driven the on-going evolution of the series as an ultra-performance 4-wheel drive sedan with a strong sports-oriented personality.

PURPOSEFUL DESIGNUncompromised weight reduction to increase performance:•Aluminum hood, fenders•Carbonate rear spoiler wing • Door Glass thickness reduced

Aerodynamics are optimized by• Improved heat extraction vent• Large side air dams• A design that seamlessly transitions the nose into the rest of the body

SUPERCAR

• World-class rally sports sedan offering technical innovation, excellent handling, control, power and unparalleled performance. Quicker than many European port sedans.

• Built tough to withstand uneven rough terrain, pot holed roads and speed bumps

• No other sedan combines the horse power, torque, high performance all-wheel drive and exhilaration of the Lancer Evolution driving experience

What Makes the Evolution Unique?What Makes the Evolution Unique?

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Lancer Evolution Model StrategyLancer Evolution Model Strategy

One Priceline

One Priceline Fully Equipped Street-legal race carFully Equipped Street-legal race car

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Dimensions

95.1Passenger Vol (cu ft)

10.2Cargo Vol Max (cu ft)

53.3Shoulder Room (Rear)

54.1Shoulder Room (Front)

36.6Legroom (Rear)

43.0Legroom (Front)

36.7Headroom (Rear)

39.9Headroom (Front)

Interior Dimensions

5.5Ground Clearance (in)

69.7Width (in)

103.3Wheelbase (in)

178.5Length (in)

57.1 Height (in)

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54.9

177.6

102.4

66.1

5.5

38.8

36.7

43.2

36.6

54.1

53.3

11.3

93.9

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Engine and ChassisEngine and Chassis

273 / 3500Torque, lb-ft/rpm

235/45R17TiresBrembo 4-wheel DiscBrakes

Sport ABS+EBDAnti-lock Brakes

Full-time AWDDrive Train

Multi-linkSuspension - Rear

MacPherson Strut Inverted Shock AbsorbersSuspension - Front

12.1:1Power-to-Weight

271 / 6500HP/rpm

8.8:1Compression Ratio

AluminumCylinder Heads

Cast IronEngine Block

DOHCValve Train

2.0 I4 TurboEngine Type

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2.0 I4

SOHC

Cast Iron

Aluminum

9.5:1

120 @ 5500

130 @ 4250

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All-New Lancer Evolution badge designAll-New Lancer Evolution badge design6

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MechanicalMechanical

2.0L DOHC Intercooled Turbo271hp @ 6500 rpm273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

2.0L DOHC Intercooled Turbo271hp @ 6500 rpm273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Twin-scroll Turbo chargerTwin-scroll Turbo charger

Large front-mounted intercoolerLarge front-mounted intercooler

Auto-adjust intercoolor water spray system

Manual override

Auto-adjust intercoolor water spray system

Manual override

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88Alloy Front Strut Tower BraceAlloy Front Strut Tower Brace

Front MacPherson Strut w/ Inverted-type shock absorbers

24mm front stabilizer bar

Front MacPherson Strut w/ Inverted-type shock absorbers

24mm front stabilizer bar

5-Speed Manual Transmission5-Speed Manual Transmission

Magnesium Valve CoverMagnesium Valve Cover

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Aluminum intake pipesAluminum intake pipes

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MechanicalMechanical

Sport ABS™ + EBD

4 channel, 4 sensor

Sport ABS™ + EBD

4 channel, 4 sensor

BREMBO Ventilated Disc Braking system4 piston front caliper

BREMBO Ventilated Disc Braking system4 piston front caliper

Rear Multi-link suspension with Stabilizer Bar22mm rear stabilizer bar

Rear Multi-link suspension with Stabilizer Bar22mm rear stabilizer bar

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MechanicalMechanicalFull-time AWD with rear 1.5-way Limited Slip DifferentialFull-time AWD with rear 1.5-way Limited Slip Differential

Keyless entry Keyless entry

Power-assist steering with quick gear ratio.

13.0 : 1 steering ratio

Power-assist steering with quick gear ratio.

13.0 : 1 steering ratio

Hollow camshaft, thin-wall exhaust manifold, low weight balancer shafts

Hollow camshaft, thin-wall exhaust manifold, low weight balancer shafts

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ExteriorExterior

Enkei™ 17” Light aluminum-alloy wheel

235/45 R17 high-performance tires

Yokohama

Enkei™ 17” Light aluminum-alloy wheels

235/45 R17 high-performance tires

Yokohama

Aluminum Hood & FendersAluminum Hood & Fenders

Re-Style front fascia 2.5mph bumpers

Re-Style front fascia 2.5mph bumpers

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Clear Euro-style tail lampsClear Euro-style tail lamps

Xenon HID projector headlamps

Integrated high-mount fog lamp

Xenon HID projector headlamps

Integrated high-mount fog lamp

Improved Heat extraction ventImproved Heat extraction vent

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Large chrome-plate exhaust pipeLarge chrome-plate exhaust pipe

Rear intermittent rally wiperRear intermittent rally wiper

ExteriorExteriorLarge Carbon-fiber Rear SpoilerLarge Carbon-fiber Rear Spoiler

Re-design Evolution BadgeRe-design Evolution Badge

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Lower Body MoldingsLower Body Moldings

Twilight side running lampsTwilight side running lamps

ExteriorExterior

Color Key door handles & mirrorsColor Key door handles & mirrors

Restyled rear bumperRestyled rear bumper

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Dark Titanium accents

MOMO™ leather-wrap steering wheel

RECARO™ performance bucket seat with 5-point harness points.

Center-position tachometer

InteriorInterior

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Permanent instrumentation illumination

Round leather-wrap shift knob

AM/FM CD player + 6 speakers

Rear center armrest with cupholders

Sunvisor with vanity mirrors

Permanent instrumentation illumination

Round leather-wrap shift knob

AM/FM CD player + 6 speakers

Rear center armrest with cupholders

Sunvisor with vanity mirrors

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EXTERIOR COLOR CODE

INTERIOR COLOR CODE INTERIOR COLOR

White W83 33X Black

Yellow Y01 33X Black

Red P85 33X Black

Silver A31 33X Black

Blue T10 33X Black

Black X42 33X Black

EXTERIOR COLOR

Exterior and Interior ColorsExterior and Interior Colors

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Orderable Configurations Orderable Configurations

A00 (Large Spoiler)

A05 (Small Spoiler)

A61 (Large Spoiler + Sunroof)

A64 (Small Spoiler + Sunroof)

A00 (Large Spoiler)

A05 (Small Spoiler)

A61 (Large Spoiler + Sunroof)

A64 (Small Spoiler + Sunroof)

A00A0055%55%

A05A055%5%

A61A6130%30%

A64A6410%10%Year 1Year 1

Projected Sales Mix Projected Sales Mix

A61A6175%75%

A00A0025%25%

At LaunchAt Launch

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Stand Alone OptionsStand Alone Options

Power Glass SunroofPower Glass Sunroof

Small Spoiler (OZ Rally type) Small Spoiler (OZ Rally type)

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MaintenanceMaintenanceDue to the high maintenance requirements of the Lancer Evolution prospective customer should be made aware of extra ordinary maintenance cost associated with owning a Lancer EvolutionTo encourage maintenance discussion as part of the sales process and serve as a proactive approach to CSI and IQS, Mitsubishi (for the first time) will offer to those Evolution buyers the ability to purchase a Lancer Evolution PITPASS maintenance contract .The use of 100% synthetic oil is required and must be changed at every 5000 miles to avoid turbo damage.

Due to the high maintenance requirements of the Lancer Evolution prospective customer should be made aware of extra ordinary maintenance cost associated with owning a Lancer EvolutionTo encourage maintenance discussion as part of the sales process and serve as a proactive approach to CSI and IQS, Mitsubishi (for the first time) will offer to those Evolution buyers the ability to purchase a Lancer Evolution PITPASS maintenance contract .The use of 100% synthetic oil is required and must be changed at every 5000 miles to avoid turbo damage.

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MaintenanceMaintenanceHigh performance Yokohama 235/45ZR17 tires with a unique rubber compound that requires frequent and regular rotation every 5000 miles.Carbon-fiber rear spoiler is made from CFRP (Carbon fiber Reinforced Plastic) in order to lighten body weight. Carbon-fiber should be waxed using UV-protectivematerial to keep appearance from turning yellow.Use of snow chains are only permitted on rear tires.

High performance Yokohama 235/45ZR17 tires with a unique rubber compound that requires frequent and regular rotation every 5000 miles.Carbon-fiber rear spoiler is made from CFRP (Carbon fiber Reinforced Plastic) in order to lighten body weight. Carbon-fiber should be waxed using UV-protectivematerial to keep appearance from turning yellow.Use of snow chains are only permitted on rear tires.

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WARNINGSWARNINGSRiding comfort is slightly harder than ordinary passenger cars due

to performance nature of vehicle.It is necessary to keep holding steering wheel tightly with both hands while driving due to high-performance tire and quick steering gear ratio . Do not touch around hood outlet while engine is running or soon

after engine has stopped due to high heat surfaces. Braking noise may be louder than ordinary passenger car due to high performance brakes .The flowing noise of power steering pump may be louder than ordinary passenger car due to small steering gear ratio .

Riding comfort is slightly harder than ordinary passenger cars due to performance nature of vehicle.It is necessary to keep holding steering wheel tightly with both hands while driving due to high-performance tire and quick steering gear ratio . Do not touch around hood outlet while engine is running or soon

after engine has stopped due to high heat surfaces. Braking noise may be louder than ordinary passenger car due to high performance brakes .The flowing noise of power steering pump may be louder than ordinary passenger car due to small steering gear ratio .

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