Mitsubishi constructed the Pajero Evolution so it may meet homologation necessities to race within the Dakar Rally
by Brad Anderson
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by Brad Anderson
If Mitsubishi applies its ‘Evolution’ nameplate to a automobile, you already know that it’s one thing particular. Take the Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, for instance.
Very like a few of the best scorching hatches and sports activities automobiles ever offered to the general public, the Pajero Evolution hit the market so Mitsubishi may meet motorsport homologation necessities. On this case, it needed to compete within the Dakar Rally with the Pajero so it went about creating and releasing a extra succesful model of the usual mannequin.
It’s understood that roughly 2,500 Pajero Evolution fashions have been manufactured and of those, roughly 500 have been geared up with a guide transmission. The instance you’re taking a look at is among the uncommon few imported into america after the 25-year-old import rule lapsed on it. It has been listed up on the market via ASG Miami and has an asking value of $52,500.
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The itemizing notes that this specific Mitsubishi is a right-hand drive mannequin imported from Japan in 2022 and geared up with the accessible five-speed guide transmission. Whereas restricted particulars have been offered about its possession historical past, ASG Miami says it has been pushed roughly 209,000 km (~130,000 miles) and nonetheless has the unique paint job.
A number of adjustments differentiate the Pajero Evolution from a regular mannequin of the identical interval. For instance, it has a particular bodykit with flared wheel arches, has been geared up with unbiased suspension in any respect 4 corners, rocks a faster steering system, and the three.5-liter V6 has been upped to supply 276 hp and 257 lb-ft (348 Nm) of torque. Drive is distributed to all 4 wheels and the off-roader additionally has a two-speed switch case.
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Whereas some could also be delay by the automobile’s comparatively excessive miles, the outside appears to be in wonderful situation. Equally, the inside additionally seems to have been properly maintained all through the years and nonetheless options the unique Recaro seats. Curiously, ASG tried to promote the identical Pajero Evolution on Automobiles & Bids final 12 months however bidding topped out at $47,500.
