EVOLUTION / The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, or EVO, is a motorsport icon with a deep-seated legacy of rally performance and blowing enthusiasts’ minds. In the 1980s, Mitsubishi was driven to establish itself as an automotive powerhouse and decided to dive into the world of rally. At the time, Mitsubishi was preparing to compete in Group B races with the Starion. Sadly, the demise of Group B in 1987 meant that Mitsubishi was ready for a race that no longer existed. Nevertheless, Mitsubishi persevered and the Starion’s drivetrain was transferred over to the Galant, which performed rather well in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. As the years went by, Group A courses became tighter and demanded manufacturers to shift to a smaller form-factor. Ford replaced the Sierra with the Escort, Subaru’s Legacy was succeeded by the Impreza, Toyota’s Celica was followed by the Corolla, and the Galant moved aside to give way to the Lancer Evolution - Mitsubishi’s project car. The focus of this featu
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