
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
BODY
42-2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
M2420000100109
The main body (monocoque body) is highly rigid and
has excellent noise and vibration reduction charac-
teristics. It also contributes reduced vehicle weight.
FEATURES
.
Weight reduction and high rigidity
1. Use of high-tensile steel panels and steel plate
with uneven thickness.
2. Hood panel and front fender panel are changed
from steel to aluminum construction.
.
Reduction of vibration, noise, and aerodynamic
noise
Effective layout of acoustic and sound proofing mate-
rials.
.
Improvements in safety
1. Break-proof resin door trim materials in case of
impact are used to protect passengers from the
side impact to the vehicle.
2. Power window switch with one-touch power win-
dows mechanism and power window lock switch
are adopted.
3. Inside lock cables are used on the front doors to
improve safety in case of impact.
4. A trunk lid latch, which prevents a person from
being confined in the luggage compartment in an
accident, is used.
5. Impact safety body RISE (Realized Impact Safety
Evolution) is adopted for the main body (mono-
coque body).
6. Side door beams are utilized to improve safety in
case of side impact.
.
Improvements in operation quality
1. The keyless entry system in the radio frequency
type.
2. The central door lock system to lock/unlock all
doors has been installed.
3. High rigidity in the suspension mounting areas.
.
Improvements in commercial value and
appearance
1. A sunroof is as an optional.
2. UV-reducing glass is used for the front door win-
dow glass.
3. The rear window glass with sun shade has been
adopted.
.
Improvements in convenience
1. Hinge protrusion to the loading space has been
improved by reducing the size of the trunk lid
hinge.
2. Adoption of larger front door pockets.
Summary of Contents for Lancer Evolution VIII 2003
Page 14: ...36 1 GROUP 36 PARKING BRAKE CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 36 2 ...
Page 27: ...NOTES ...
Page 34: ...34 1 GROUP 34 REAR SUSPENSION CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 34 2 ...
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Page 58: ...31 1 GROUP 31 WHEEL AND TIRE CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 31 2 ...
Page 60: ...21 1 GROUP 21 CLUTCH CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 21 2 ...
Page 70: ...27 1 GROUP 27 REAR AXLE CONTENTS REAR AXLE 27 2 DIFFERENTIAL 27 3 ...
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Page 94: ...26 1 GROUP 26 FRONT AXLE CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 26 2 ...
Page 114: ...11A 1 GROUP 11A ENGINE CONTENTS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 11A 2 BASE ENGINE 11A 3 ...
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Page 126: ...13B 1 GROUP 13B FUEL SUPPLY CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 13B 2 FUEL TANK 13B 3 ...
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Page 130: ...25 1 GROUP 25 PROPELLER SHAFT CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 25 2 ...
Page 132: ...16 1 GROUP 16 ENGINE ELECTRICAL CONTENTS CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 16 2 ...
Page 134: ...12 1 GROUP 12 ENGINE LUBRICATION CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 12 2 ...
Page 142: ...32 1 GROUP 32 POWER PLANT MOUNT CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 32 2 ...
Page 144: ...14 1 GROUP 14 ENGINE COOLING CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 14 2 ...
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Page 162: ...13 1 GROUP 13 FUEL CONTENTS MULTIPORT FUEL SYSTEM MFI 13A FUEL SUPPLY 13B ...
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Page 203: ...7 1 GROUP 7 WIRING AND PIPING DIAGRAM CONTENTS PIPING DIAGRAM 7 2 ...
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Page 265: ...5 1 GROUP 5 SYNTHETIC RESIN PARTS CONTENTS LOCATION OF SYNTHETIC RESIN PARTS 5 2 ...
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Page 283: ...FENDER SHIELD WELDED PANEL REPLACEMENT 3 7 NOTES ...
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