Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
| Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 1984–2007 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Rally raid |
| Layout | front-engine, 4-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L 24-valve V6 |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Length | 4,075 mm (160.4 in) |
| Width | 1,875 mm (73.8 in) |
| Height | 1,915 mm (75.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,970 kg (4,343 lb) |
The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution is an off-road competition car based on the Mitsubishi Pajero. It was specially designed to take part in the rally raids with the main objective of winning the Dakar Rally. In addition to those produced for competition use only, a road-legal version was manufactured by Mitsubishi from 1997 to 1999 in order to homologate the Pajero Evolution for the Dakar Rally's T2 class. Approximately 2500 road-legal examples were produced.