Description
Widely regarded as the ultimate road-going Evo, the Tommi Mäkinen Edition (TME) was built to celebrate Mitsubishi’s legendary run of WRC victories with four-time World Rally Champion Tommi Mäkinen. Today, the TME stands as one of the most collectible Japanese performance icons of its era—raw, analogue, and engineered for pure driver involvement. This example is an exceptionally rare UK-supplied Mitsubishi-Ralliart car, one of just 212 official UK imports, and even more significantly, it is one of only 50 Individually numbered examples finished in Passion Red, the most desirable specification. Presented as Number 27, confirmed by its original plaque, this TME enjoys a particularly sought-after factory configuration, including the Special Colour Package (SCP) with the iconic WRC-style TME livery. KEY DETAILS: Model: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition Year: 2001 Specification: UK-Supplied Mitsubishi-Ralliart Import (1 of 212) Special Edition: No. 27 of 50 in Passion Red Colour: Passion Red (with SCP Livery) Upholstery: TME Black/ Red Sports Interior Mileage: 42, 000m Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Drivetrain: AWD Engine: 2. 0L Turbocharged 4G63 Status: Collector-grade specification FACTORY OPTIONS: \- Special Colour Package (Ralliart Livery) \- Ralliart Mudflaps \- TME Reclining Recaro Bucket Seats \- Momo Steering Wheel in Black Leather with Red Stitching UK-SPEC FEATURES: \- UK Service Books \- Correct MPH Speecdometer \- Odometer in Miles \- Unleaded Spec Fuel Restrictor \- Integrated Rear Fog Light \- Cold Climate Battery & Alternator PERFORMANCE & DRIVING: 2. 0L Turbocharged 4G63 engine 276 bhp (officially quoted) – widely known to be conservative Close-ratio 5-speed manual Helical Front Limited Slip Differential Brembo 4-*** performance brake system Active Yaw Control (AYC) 10mm lower suspension with revised dampers (compared to non TME) Rally-honed chassis tuning unique to the TME Quicker steering rack and revised titanium turbo for sharper response The Tommi Mäkinen Edition delivers one of the most engaging driving experiences of any homologation special—fast, communicative, and unmistakably motorsport-bred. EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS: Passion Red paint with factory SCP livery UK-numbered edition plaque (No. 27) Red Ralliart mudflaps TME front bumper with larger openings Lightweight 17-inch Gloss White Enkei wheels High-rise rear spoiler Trademark WRC-style stance and presence INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS: Black and red TME Recaro seats Momo steering wheel Red stitching and TME-specific seat fabric Rally-focused driving position Lightweight, purposeful cabin WHY THIS CAR IS SPECIAL: Genuine UK-Supplied Ralliart Example – far more desirable and documented than grey imports One of Only 50 UK Individually Numbered Cars in Passion Red – this is the specification every collector wants No. 27 – confirmed by original plaque SCP (Special Colour Package) – includes livery and black door handles Optional Ralliart mudflaps Represents the pinnacle of Mitsubishi’s factory rally specials Considered one of the greatest driver’s cars of the 1990s–2000s
