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trails said:
Wow. Proper thing, more info please 
Usual online blurb: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.
The road-legal version of the Pajero Evolution was produced between 1997 and 1999. It was based on the second generation Pajero but had many features unique to the model. Approximately 2500 units were produced in order to homologate the type for the Dakar Rally's production-based T2 class. It was equipped with a 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC V6 6G74 engine with MIVEC and a dual plenum variable intake. This engine produced 280 bhp at 6500 rpm. The two-door body incorporated large fender flares, two fin-like rear spoilers, a hood scoop, and various other racing-inspired styling elements. Skid plates and mudflaps were included for additional off-road protection. Double wishbone independent suspension was used on the front and the rear used a multi-link independent suspension unique to the Pajero Evolution. 4WD was standard, with front and rear Torsen differentials.
Its crazy the things they changed for the homologation. Even things like the front ball joints, same basic shape and bolt pattern as mk2 pajero (standard ones will fit) but the evo versions are about twice the size. Making a double wish bone set up was pretty hard core back then. A lot of the design principles for the multilink rear ended up on later pajeros. Even the spare wheel holder is bespoke due to the offset of the alloys meaning the standard one wouldn't work.
Only problem is the parts are now silly expensive - if you can find them! Front discs end up almost a grand a pair, rear discs about £400. the evo badges all round (4 of them and just raised soft plastic) were over £300 imported.
Goes reasonably well (for a 2 ton truck,,,,) but is no drag racer. certainly you tend to catch people out as they are expecting you to be dawdling slow away from lights and round corners.
DolphinCode37 said:
Imported my Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution literally just before lockdown 1. Paperwork came through from DVLA about a week before so was able to just get it on the road. Great fun trucks to drive. Repainted most of the car to get it into good condition, new badges all round and some preventative maintenance. No rust on this one fortunately. Handles surprisingly well for a 2 ton 25 year old truck, LSD front and rear with suspension that feels quite firm on the road but the faster you go the smoother it gets especially on rough surfaces. Being designed for the Dakar I guess its meant to hit big bumps and smooth then out.
Excellent, here is mine that I had in 2005. As a big Paris Dakar fan it was a must getting one. They really are a nice vehicle to drive and own.Here's a photo of mine and a few of the Pajero at the Paris Dakar where it was so at home.
Edited by BIRMA on Sunday 24th April 16:10
DolphinCode37 said:
Usual online blurb:
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.
The road-legal version of the Pajero Evolution was produced between 1997 and 1999. It was based on the second generation Pajero but had many features unique to the model. Approximately 2500 units were produced in order to homologate the type for the Dakar Rally's production-based T2 class. It was equipped with a 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC V6 6G74 engine with MIVEC and a dual plenum variable intake. This engine produced 280 bhp at 6500 rpm. The two-door body incorporated large fender flares, two fin-like rear spoilers, a hood scoop, and various other racing-inspired styling elements. Skid plates and mudflaps were included for additional off-road protection. Double wishbone independent suspension was used on the front and the rear used a multi-link independent suspension unique to the Pajero Evolution. 4WD was standard, with front and rear Torsen differentials.
Its crazy the things they changed for the homologation. Even things like the front ball joints, same basic shape and bolt pattern as mk2 pajero (standard ones will fit) but the evo versions are about twice the size. Making a double wish bone set up was pretty hard core back then. A lot of the design principles for the multilink rear ended up on later pajeros. Even the spare wheel holder is bespoke due to the offset of the alloys meaning the standard one wouldn't work.
Only problem is the parts are now silly expensive - if you can find them! Front discs end up almost a grand a pair, rear discs about £400. the evo badges all round (4 of them and just raised soft plastic) were over £300 imported.
Goes reasonably well (for a 2 ton truck,,,,) but is no drag racer. certainly you tend to catch people out as they are expecting you to be dawdling slow away from lights and round corners.
Thank you, it’s really cool thing 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.
The road-legal version of the Pajero Evolution was produced between 1997 and 1999. It was based on the second generation Pajero but had many features unique to the model. Approximately 2500 units were produced in order to homologate the type for the Dakar Rally's production-based T2 class. It was equipped with a 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC V6 6G74 engine with MIVEC and a dual plenum variable intake. This engine produced 280 bhp at 6500 rpm. The two-door body incorporated large fender flares, two fin-like rear spoilers, a hood scoop, and various other racing-inspired styling elements. Skid plates and mudflaps were included for additional off-road protection. Double wishbone independent suspension was used on the front and the rear used a multi-link independent suspension unique to the Pajero Evolution. 4WD was standard, with front and rear Torsen differentials.
Its crazy the things they changed for the homologation. Even things like the front ball joints, same basic shape and bolt pattern as mk2 pajero (standard ones will fit) but the evo versions are about twice the size. Making a double wish bone set up was pretty hard core back then. A lot of the design principles for the multilink rear ended up on later pajeros. Even the spare wheel holder is bespoke due to the offset of the alloys meaning the standard one wouldn't work.
Only problem is the parts are now silly expensive - if you can find them! Front discs end up almost a grand a pair, rear discs about £400. the evo badges all round (4 of them and just raised soft plastic) were over £300 imported.
Goes reasonably well (for a 2 ton truck,,,,) but is no drag racer. certainly you tend to catch people out as they are expecting you to be dawdling slow away from lights and round corners.
Videos of this seem to be a bit of a mist…if you can!
DolphinCode37 said:
Imported my Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution literally just before lockdown 1. Paperwork came through from DVLA about a week before so was able to just get it on the road. Great fun trucks to drive. Repainted most of the car to get it into good condition, new badges all round and some preventative maintenance. No rust on this one fortunately. Handles surprisingly well for a 2 ton 25 year old truck, LSD front and rear with suspension that feels quite firm on the road but the faster you go the smoother it gets especially on rough surfaces. Being designed for the Dakar I guess its meant to hit big bumps and smooth then out.
My Mum had one of these in 2001She’s now 83 and she still talks about it and regrets selling it even though she’s surrendered her licence!
Her’s was an auto and one of a handful of semi official UK cars with the extra rear lights in the rear bumper!
It was such an exciting car and real sense of occasion too!
I remember needing to trust the lean in corners
Congratulations, I’d LOVE one!
This may be the only (part) pic we have of it!
Edited by don logan on Saturday 23 April 23:48
What a people's thoughts on Advan 3 spokes....
17*8 SA3 split rims for the Civic
And SA3R Gen 1 18*8 for the Altezza.
Maybe not everyone's cup of tea but it takes a surprising amount of effort to get these wheels especially in 18" plus all the centre coins,clips,retaining nuts to have a "complete" set.
17*8 SA3 split rims for the Civic
And SA3R Gen 1 18*8 for the Altezza.
Maybe not everyone's cup of tea but it takes a surprising amount of effort to get these wheels especially in 18" plus all the centre coins,clips,retaining nuts to have a "complete" set.
don logan said:
Her’s was an auto and one of a handful of semi official UK cars with the extra rear lights in the rear bumper!
It was such an exciting car and real sense of occasion too!
I remember needing to trust the lean in corners
Most are autos to be fair. A few manuals around which are popular, but the reason they didnt go manual was reliability on the Dakar. It was such an exciting car and real sense of occasion too!
I remember needing to trust the lean in corners
Yes compared to a hot hatch, it does roll which is alarming when you aren't used to it. But it still grips and grips without capsizing! Mine handles a bit better now as it has new springs and dampers on as the originals had 100k miles on them. Sharpened things up a bit for sure.
DolphinCode37 said:
don logan said:
Her’s was an auto and one of a handful of semi official UK cars with the extra rear lights in the rear bumper!
It was such an exciting car and real sense of occasion too!
I remember needing to trust the lean in corners
Most are autos to be fair. A few manuals around which are popular, but the reason they didnt go manual was reliability on the Dakar. It was such an exciting car and real sense of occasion too!
I remember needing to trust the lean in corners
Yes compared to a hot hatch, it does roll which is alarming when you aren't used to it. But it still grips and grips without capsizing! Mine handles a bit better now as it has new springs and dampers on as the originals had 100k miles on them. Sharpened things up a bit for sure.
We were lucky enough to have one at the time when they were relatively new, I think ours had done about 12k miles!
By complete coincidence I collected the car from Ralliart UK at 17:00 in the afternoon and set off to the Alps snowboarding at 05:00 the next morning and my Mum didn’t see her new car for another 2 weeks!
The apartment I rented came with a garage but the rear fins were too tall for it to fit inside!
On another occasion we drove to the south of France and back together, my parents in the Shogun EVO and me in my EVO 6!
It was kind of like a tour of petrol stations!
I always fancied a set of those plain looking OZ wheels on one but painted silver
Like this but silver car with silver wheels!
Andy616 said:
Back on the road following a complete suspension refurb/upgrade - Ohlins DFV coilovers, every ball joint replaced with new OEM and every bush replaced with either Nismo or SuperPro.
Clean Ohlins DFVs are bloody good arnt they...small bump compliance way better than my OE S2000 shocks.
trails said:
Being a bit of a boring old sod it’s rare I see a car and don’t think how it would look if I changed a few bits, but I’d certainly take this the way it is
Thanks! Bit of a thread on it, here.. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
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