Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
The Pajero that won Dakar in 2006 with the former alpine skier Luc Alphand
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
Production1984–2007
Body and chassis
ClassRally raid
Layoutfront-engine, 4-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine3.5 L 24-valve V6
Transmission5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Length4,075 mm (160.4 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,915 mm (75.4 in)
Curb weight1,970 kg (4,343 lb)

The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution is an off-road competition car based on the Mitsubishi Pajero. It was specially designed to take part in the rally raids with the main objective of winning the Dakar Rally.[1] In addition to those produced for competition use only, a road-legal version was manufactured by Mitsubishi from 1997 to 1999 in order to homologate the Pajero Evolution for the Dakar Rally's T2 class. Approximately 2500 road-legal examples were produced.[2][3][4]

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  3. ^ Okula, Chris (2018-08-16). "The Pajero Evo Is The Best SUV You've Never Heard of". DriveTribe. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
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