Please Note, the auction end date for this car has been changed to the 31st of July
Highlights
- Rare JDM Mitsubishi Racing model available for only two years
- One of only 3,030 MR cars sold
- Two UK keepers since arriving in 2005
- Large history file showing maintenance and upgrades
- Upgraded to deliver 398bhp from 2L 4G63T engine
- Current MOT valid to April 2027
- Showing only 72,500 miles
The Appeal
With the long run of brutally capable Lancer Evos, it’s easy to get caught in a specification wormhole. So let's be clear - this car is amongst the most special of a large number of special cars. That’s because it is the ultra-rare Mitsubishi Racing ‘MR,’ which was only available on the EV VIII for two years from 2004 to 2005 with just 3,030 sold worldwide. Initially available only as a JDM car, the MR’s brilliance quickly saw Mitsubishi releasing it for worldwide buyers.
What sets the MR apart is a very long list of detail improvements, all focused on delivering a lighter, faster car with a lower centre of gravity. Key upgrades include Bilstein shocks, aluminium roof skin, 6spd close ratio gearbox, revised turbo for the 4G63T 2L engine and retuned AWD electrics. Aside from discreet badging, these cars cane be identified by their BBS alloys, Recaro sports seats and mix of carbon and aluminium cabin trim.
This 2004 MR is an early, original JDM MR that arrived in the UK in 2005. Since then, it’s had just two registered keepers. The car looks standard but has been extensively upgraded as detailed below. This includes RC Developments' drop-in forged pistons and rod package. The work delivers 398bhp at the wheels according to a dyno readout. A massive history file accompanies the car and shows regular work throughout its time in the UK. It was last serviced in early 2024 and comes with a lengthy MOT valid to April 2027.
Key Information
- Mileage: 72,507 miles indicated
- Country of registration: originally Japan, now UK
- Technical inspection status: 30th April 2027 with advisories
- Technical specs: 1,998cc 4G63T 398bhp 4cyl turbocharged, 6spd close ratio gearbox, AWD
- Paperwork: large history file as shown, dyno printouts, invoices from time in UK, Japanese documentation, various old MOTs
Rc Developments Drop-In Forged Pistons and Rod Package:
- Custom Rc Developments Spec CP Forged Pistons
- Manley i-Beam Con-Rods
- ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit
- HKS 1.2mm Metal Headgasket
- ACL Big End Bearing Set
The Detail
- Generally well-kept grey metallic paintwork with repainted areas to note
- Largely retains its MR specific features, including attractive BBS multispoke alloys
- Some age to note outside, such as the edge of the rear spoiler
- Underside as shown with some previous repairs noted on MOT
- Factory black fabric interior with Recaro front sports seats
- Some light ageing to seats and trim, typical of age and mileage
- Fitted with RalliArt blue aluminium gear knob and Pioneer touch screen
- Lots of maintenance and upgrades detailed in photos and above
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