Highlights
- Rare and desirable special edition, one of just 2,500 made
- Just 92,000 km
- Original Enkei wheels in superb condition
- Very good overall condition, with light wear only
The Appeal
To celebrate Tommi Mäkinen’s four consecutive World Rally Championship titles, Mitsubishi produced a special limited edition version of the Lancer Evolution, known as the ‘Evo’ for short. Just 2,500 examples of the Evo 6.5 Tommi Mäkinen were made. Features included a larger air intake and a more prominent splitter, White Enkei Wheels, Recaro sport seats, lowered suspension, a helical front limited-slip differential, a faster-spooling titanium turbocharger, and a front strut brace. Like the cars that helped Mäkinen win his championships, these were seriously capable cars, with 276 bhp straight from the factory.
This 2000 example is in very good original condition, and we’re informed that it drives really well. As the photographs show, the Evo shows minimal signs of wear and its trademark original features remain in exceedingly good order.
It isn’t often these cars come to market, so we’re delighted to offer this great example.
The History and Paperwork
- 2000 Model year
- 92,000 km
- Understood to be a Japanese market RHD example
- Just 2,500 ever made between 1999 and 2001
- Launched to celebrate rally driver Tommi Makinen's four consecutive World Rally Championship titles
- We understand the Evo to be road registered, technically inspected and ready to drive
The Condition
- Original bodywork in very good condition
- Presentable paint with some wear in places as shown in the photographs
- Some chips and scuffs to the bumpers, photographed in detail to be examined below
- Some marks touched in with blue paint
- The bodywork looks straight and all doors appear to fit well
- We’re not informed of any notable damage, corrosion or other deterioration
- All four Enkei wheels present beautifully
- Minimal wear apparent to the cloth upholstery in line with the low mileage
- Moderate wear to the carpet in the driver’s footwell
- We understand the cabin electrics to be in good shape
Note: the engine lid was left open slightly during shooting, it closes perfectly in place (refer to the photos in the showroom).
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four with 276 bhp
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Smartly presented red Brembo brake callipers
- Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres fitted
- Lowered suspension
- Helical front limited-slip differential
- Titanium turbocharger
- Front strut brace
- Reportedly running and driving very well indeed with no known faults to report
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