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the tuned-up version of Lancer 2000 Turbo which has already been put on market in West
Germany, Belgium, Holland,
Switzerland, Austria, UK and France since April 1st, 1981, with a very high evaluation as
the worlds fastest 2-litre sedan.
The new turbocharged Lancer fully utilizes the light,
highly rigid non-turbo Lancer body boasting a perfect match between its brawny
turbocharged power plant and ingenious heavy-duty suspension resulting in very high
performance and stability. Worthy of being called the fastest sedan in the world.
The entries in the WCR events are decided to prove the
ultimate performance potential of the master-engineered Lancer Turbo and its tuned-up
engine that produces some 2ttPS(DIN) out of the compact, cylinder configuration. In other
words, that is the opportunity to prove MMC~s high technological standards behind the
pursuit of maximum performance in a compact, 2-litre sedan, challenging the international
apex of automotive engineering.
About the Lancer 2000 Turbo Group 4 Rally Car
In the past decade Lancer has established impressive
records of success in international rallies. The rally car is the latest in a long Lancer
line of thoroughbred competition vehicles developed by MMC. Basically same as the regular
production Lancer 2000 Turbo, the Group 4 rally car is engineered to meet and exceed
extraordinary demands of the international stage rally such as the Acropolis Rally.
Under-body protection is increased by the addition of
light-weight alloy shield which covers the underside of the engine and gearbox. The single
overhead camshaft 2OOOcc, 8-valve, cylinder unit with the addition of newly developed
electronic control injection plus a competition turbocharger with intercooler produces
280PS at 7,Oltrpm (GIN), quite an increase over the base power plant with l7PS
at ? rpm(DIN).
The TIM gear ratios are changed and a limited
slip differential is incorporated in the rear axle. In order to produce high rates of
acceleration with a comparatively low maximum speed the ratio of the final drive unit is
also changed.
This year no less than 12 different types of Yokohama
tyres ranging from extra wide, hand-cut racing tyres to narrow deep mud tyres will be
available to the drivers in the rally team, The light weight alloy, extra wide wheels are
enclosed within special wheelarch extensions and both the front and rear suspension
systems incorporate gas/oil filled shock absorber units,
In order to provide maximum protection for the occupants
of the Lancer Rally Turbo, a special steel safety cage is built into the car. Full
aircraft type seat harnesses are provided for both driver and navigator, a special
fireproof bulkhead is built across the rear of the car between the boot and the passenger
compartment and the long-range fuel tank which is mounted in the boot filled with plastic
foam to prevent fuel spillage in the event of the tank rupture.
The ignition can be switched off from either inside or
outside the car, and a special fire extinguishing system is fitted.
The normal production Lancer 2000 Turbo is equipped with
halogen headlamps and, as the Acropolis Rally event has many stages in darkness, four
additional halogen lamps are fitted to each rally car,
International rallies form a particularly important part
of manufacturers' engineering development programs. The many improvements which have been
brought about in suspension, brakes, lights, comfort and durability in today's production
cars have been developed in competition. 
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The high-speed, high-performance touring
car Lancer 2000 Turbo is engineered to meet the fast-growing needs of the world's market
where economical, performance cars are seriously wanted while the mainstream of design
tends to be simply smaller, and more and more economical. At the same time, the 2000 Turbo
is expected as an image leader in the KG markets for MMC's products.
In another aspect, the entries of sheer Japanese
turbocharged cars have been gathering wide and keen attentions of the international rally
circle as the year 1981 is regarded the combats between Turbo’s" especially in
the "sprint WCR events in which Audi Quattro and Renault 5 have already won an event
respectively.
The entries of Lancer Rally Turbo are to be made under
the Team Ralliart which will be the core of motor sports activities of MMC.
Rallies for Mitsubishi -- A Brief History
MMC has entered quite a few international and domestic
rallies with its mass~production-model based rally cars. It has been, and will be,
indispensable to further improve technology and engineering standards incorporating the
data gained through fierce, torturing conditions in which the pure comparison with
competition could be made. The only way to eliminate the weak points, and to develop
superiority.
The results are beautifully materialized in the Galant
and Lancer. perfectly balanced performance and handling, efficiency and reliability with
outstanding safety behind the high international recognition are nothing but the
accumulated technological experience gained through the numerous rally activities.
Team organization
MMC and its Austria Distributor Denzel AG have jointly
developed the Lancer 2000 Rally Turbo. participation’s will be made by the rally team
(Team Ralliart as the entrant) organized by Denzel who produce and serve the rally cars.
The distributors in rally locales will also be
responsible for ill-round supports. The beginning entry in Acropolis will have Andrew
Cowan and Anders Kullang behind the wheels.
The Lancer 2000 Turbo Specification
- * Engine
- Type: 4G63
- Bore x Stroke(mm): 85.0 x 88.0
- Max Output(DIN): 280PS/7,tOOrpm
- Max Torque(DIN): 33.7kg-m/5,OOtrpm
- Fuel Supply: Electronic Control Injection (Independent)
- Turbocharger: Competition Turbocharger with Intercooler
- * Gearbox(Five Forward synchronized)
- 1st 2.85
- 2nd 2.11
- 3rd 1.58
- 4th 1.23
- 5th 1.00
- Rear Axle Ratio: 4.625 (with LSD)
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- * Brakes
- Front and Rear Ventilated Discs
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- * Suspension
- With Heavy-Duty Springs and Shock Absorbers
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- * Steering
- Close Ratio Recirculating Ball (3 bearing cross-shaft)
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