Description
This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Classic and Performance Car Spectacular Sale 2024 on Saturday the 1st of June, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6SG.
As an homologation special, 2, 500 Pajero Evolution road cars were built in order to meet Dakar Rally’s production-based T2 class requirements
Fitted with a 3. 5-litre 24-valve DOHC V6 6G74 engine with MIVEC and a dual plenum variable intake producing 276bhp and 256lb/ ft of torque
The two-door body incorporated large wheel arch flares, two fin-like rear spoilers, a bonnet scoop, Recaro seats and various other racing-inspired styling elements
Double wishbone independent suspension was used on the front and the rear used a multi-link independent suspension unique to the Pajero Evolution. four-wheel drive was standard, with front and rear Torsen differentials
88, 921km (55, 253 miles), supplied on a NOVA with its Export Certificate from Japan and a substantial history file
Recently we have seen homologation specials from other manufacturers appreciate at incredible rates. This could just be the 'one that got away' with a true competition reputation ranking it alongside the RS500 and M3 in motorsport successes
