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
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Layout | : | Transverse front engine, all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | : | Five-speed manual |
| Gear Ratios | 1 | : | 2.928:1 |
| 2 | : | 1.950:1 |
| 3 | : | 1.407:1 |
| 4 | : | 1.031:1 |
| 5 | : | 0.720:1 |
| Final drive | : | 4.529:1 |
| Differentials |
| Front | : | Helical limited slip |
| Center | : | Active electronically controlled |
| hydraulically actuated clutch type (ACD) |
| Rear | : | Active electronically controlled |
| hydraulically actuated clutch type (AYC) |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS : |
| Curb Weight | : | 3,086 lb. |
| Overall Length | : | 175.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | : | 103.3 in. |
| Overall Width | : | 69.7 in. |
| Track F/R | : | 59.6 in./59.6 in. |
| Height | : | 57.1 in. |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front | : | MacPherson struts with aluminum lower control arm, |
| 24mm anti-roll bar |
| Rear | : | Upper and lower control arms, one trailing link, |
| 22mm anti-roll bar |
| WHEELS AND TIRES |
| Wheels/Tires | : | 17-inch aluminum alloy/235/45-ZR17 Yokohama A-046 |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration | | |
| 0-30 mph | : | 1.7 sec. |
| 0-60 mph | : | 5.1 sec. |
| 30-50 mph | : | 2.2 sec. |
| 50-70 mph | : | 3.0 sec |
| Quarter Mile | : | 13.6 @ 100 mph |
By Josh Jacquot
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