The Lancer platform was completely changed in 1996, and with it the development that has become quite popular in the world. The engine and the bridge was rotated 180 ° in order to eliminate a better balance of weight and torque. There were two versions available, the RS and GSR. The RS version was in a car with limited slip front differential and a friction type LSD at the rear made.
It also came with GLX seats and a choice of 16 "or 17" OZ Racing lightweight wheels. The RS also had wind of windows, air conditioning optional on some models, and an extra pair a few bars to the chassis, one step behind the grille and the other through the trunk floor.
The RS also had a thinner body panels and glass. The GSR and the RS shared a twin-scroll turbocharger, the min to further increase to 280 hp (206 kW, 276 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 352 Nm ft (£ 260 ·) torque at 3000 r / min helped. Mitsubishi new Active Yaw Control appears as a factory option on the GSR model, the steering input sensors, gas sensors and Torque Split computer-controlled hydraulic rear g, individually and as a result of using 10 000 Evolution IVs produced all sold quickly.
The evolution IV features distinguished by its two large fog lights in the front bumper (option on RS version) and the new design of the rear taillights, a standard design Evolution VI was further a hallmark of the Evolution series. This new generation was slightly heavier than previous Evos-the GSR in particular due to the added value of IT systems, but the car against the even greater power-weight fight is 1260 kg SAR (£ 2.778) and the GSR is 1.345 kg (2965 pounds ).
