The Riyadh Car Show 2021 Auction By Seven Concours 25th November 2021

The Riyadh Car Show Auction 2021 8 Thursday 25th November | 8.00pm local time Chassis Number: JMYSNCP9AWU000539 The road-going ‘RS’ version of the legendary Evo V is as close to the all-conquering 1998 WRC car as it was possible to get. Registered in Saudi Arabia • The Lancer Evolution V RS forms part of Mitsubishi’s GF-CP9A Series and was the closest road car to the, all- conquering, 1998 factory WRC cars • 2-litre turbocharged, 16v, in-line 4-cylinder engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox • Power output was stated as 276bhp and torque at 275lb. ft at 3000rpm • The RS (Rally Sport) version featured a close-ratio 5-speed box, minimal interior, rally suspension, and a mechanical rear diff • This, left-hand drive example was delivered new to the KSA • Sold to its second owner in 2018 and subject to a full, photo-documented, nut and bolt restoration • Now superbly presented in gleaming Scotia White with silver wheels • Showing 48,364km this is a rare car and worthy of serious consideration Of all the successive evolutions of the Lancer, the most significant ones were the Evolution IV and Evolution V. An important development, introduced with the IV, was the rotation of the engine through 180 degrees so that the gear box was relocated on the left-hand side (drivers side) offering better weight distribution, balance and consequently handling. This engine orientation was maintained on the Evo V and later models. The Evo V’s main innovations were an upgraded engine management system, a relocated and upgraded intercooler, new aerodynamics, upgraded brakes and of course a totally redesigned suspension layout. This last factor is, naturally, the most noticeable and with the 4cm increase in track, the Evo V was clearly designed as a tarmac spec car. The Evolution V was available in two versions, the GSR and the RS. The latter is essentially a stripped down version of the GSR and has no airbags, no electric windows, a spartan interior and a mechanical rear differential resulting in a weight reduction of some 90kg compared to the GSR. This is a rare opportunity to own an original left-hand drive Evo 5 from 1998 that is, our vendor informs us, “Completely standard and has never been in competition or had an accident”. According to our vendor; “ This specific car had one owner from new up until the end of 2018 and 46,00km. It was used in Dubai and Jeddah (KSA) and was primarily stored 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V RS LOT 202 More Details Lot 202 Bid On Lot 202 Estimate: $100,000 - $120,000

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