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Lancer EvolutionCD9A

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MAKER
MITSUBISHI
YEARS
1992–1994
CODE
CD9A
TYPE
SEDAN / RALLY
ORIGIN
JAPAN

Shown typographically until a licence-verified photograph is available.

01 — Overview

The first Evolution placed the Galant VR-4's turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and AWD drivetrain in the Lancer body, offered as the GSR and a stripped RS for competition.

02 — Historical context

Historicalcontext.

  1. 01

    The first Evolution put the Galant VR-4's 2.0 L turbocharged DOHC engine and AWD drivetrain into the Lancer body.

    Source: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — Wikipedia (English)
  2. 02

    It came as the GSR and a stripped RS for racing or tuning.

    Source: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — Wikipedia (English)
  3. 03

    The Evolution I GSR was the only Evolution with a viscous limited-slip rear differential.

    Source: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — Wikipedia (English)
  4. 04

    Japanese Wikipedia gives the type designation E-CD9A and a September 1992 launch; English Wikipedia gives production from October 1992.

    Source: 三菱・ランサーエボリューション — ウィキペディア日本語版

03 — Engineering

Technicalspecifications.

Engine exhibit

4G63

Inline-4 · 1997 cc

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi
Chassis / model codes
CD9A
Production
1992-10 – 1994-01
Body styles
4-door sedan
Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Engine
4G63TInline-4 · 1,997 cc · Turbocharged250 PS @ 6,000 rpmNote: GSR, per English Wikipedia
Transmission
5-speed manual
Length × width × height
4,310 × 1,695 × 1,395 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
Curb weight
1,238 kg
Units built
5,000Note: Sold 1992–1993

Figures follow the sources listed below. Values vary by market, variant and year; anything we could not verify is omitted. Power is shown in the unit the source used (PS / hp / kW).

04 — Generations in the archive

  1. CD9A

    1992–1994

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (first generation)

  2. CP9A

    1999–2001

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

05 — Related

Relatedmachines.

06 — Sources

  1. 01Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution – WikipediaWikipedia · reference · accessed 2026-09-26
  2. 02三菱・ランサーエボリューション – Wikipedia (ja)Wikipedia · reference · accessed 2026-09-26

07 — Photo credits

No licence-verified photograph is registered for this machine yet.