Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR, User Manual

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GENERAL – OVERVIEW OF THE LANCER EVOLUTION VIII MR
0-2
Lancer Evolution VIII MR Lancer Evolution VIII
GH-CT9A SNDFZ RS (5M/T) GH-CT9A SNDFZ RS (5M/T)
SJDFZ RS (6M/T) SJDFZ RS (6M/T)
SJGFZ GSR SJGFZ GSR
Overview of the Lancer Evolution VIII MR
Differences from the Lancer Evolution VIII
Section Difference from Lancer Evolution VIII Page
Change to cam profile (6 M/T) 1-5
Enlarged turbo nozzle diameter (6 M/T) 1-6
Adoption of tail pipe with built-in sound proofing in exhaust main
silencer (6 M/T)
1-7
Addition of wastegate solenoid valve (1
‡
2) *1 1-8
Change to catalyst volume (2.0 l.
‡
1.5 l.) (6 M/T) -
Engine
Enlarged engine oil cooler -
Power train Change to super AYC differential 2-1
Installation of Bilstein shock absorbers *2 3-1
Optional BBS 17-inch alloy wheels (new design) 3-1
Drive control
Black finish on spokes of Momo genuine leather steering wheel
(Type A) (GSR)
-
Aluminium used in roof panel and side door beams 4-1
Change to body colour 4-1
Body
Boot lid opener fitted as standard (RS) -
Addition of Evolution MR logo 5-1 Exterior
Outer panel on rear spoiler and “Lancer” logo changed to dark grey -
Ornamentation added to carbon finish instrument panel -
Centre panel changed to black -
Shift lever with special Lancer Evolution MR logo plate (6 M/T) -
Door trim fabric changed -
Interior
Recaro seat fabric changed to suede finish all-round (GSR) -
Change to combination meter 7-1
Black outs on extensions of headlights (discharge) and rear
combination lamps
-
Equipment
Adoption of roof aerial (RS) -
Notes:
*1
: The No.2 wastegate solenoid valve does not operate in vehicles with 5 M/T transmission.
*2
: Joint development of special shock absorbers for the Lancer Evolution VIII MR, with the German firm, Bilstein.