2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII - Driving Impression
The Evolution VI's Big Brother Answers The Question. Yes, It's Better.
By Josh Jacquot, Photography by Josh Jacquot
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Curb Weight | : | 2,998 lbs |
| Overall Length | : | 171.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | : | 98.9 in. |
| Overall Width | : | 69.7 in. |
| Track F/R | : | 59.5 in./59.3 in. |
| Height | : | 55.7 in. |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front | : | MacPherson struts, with aluminum lower control arm, anti roll bar, |
| Rear | : | Upper and lower control arms, one trailing link, anti-roll bar, |
| BRAKES |
| Front | : | 12.1-in. vented discs, Brembo four-piston calipers |
| Rear | : | 9.5-in. vented discs, Brembo two-piston calipers |
| WHEELS AND TIRES |
| Wheels/Tires | : | O.Z. 17x7-inch aluminum alloy/225/45-ZR17 Bridgestone S-02 |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration |
| 0-30 mph | : | 1.7 sec. |
| 0-60 mph | : | 4.8 sec. |
| 30-50 mph | : | 1.8 sec. |
| 50-70 mph | : | 2.6 sec. |
| Quarter Mile | : | 12.9 sec. @ 106 mph |
| Lateral grip (200 ft. skidpad) | : | 0.95 g |
| Braking |
| 60-0 stopping distance | : | 117 ft |
| 2001 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VII |
| ENGINE |
| Engine Code | : | 4G63 |
| Type | : | Inline four. turbocharged and intercooled, |
| iron block and aluminum head |
| Valvetrain | : | DOHC, four valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | : | 1997 cc |
| Bore & Stroke | : | 85.0 mm x 88.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | : | 8.5:1 |
| Horsepower | : | 276 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Torque | : | 282 lb-ft. @ 3500 rpm |
| Redline | : | 7000 rpm |
By Josh Jacquot
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