• The Lancer Evolution 5 RS is a four-door, five-seat racing car that was manufactured by Mitsubishi from 1998 to 1999. The car is aimed at the street-racing market and is a competitor of the Nissan Skyline GTR. It is the fifth generation version of the Lancer Evolution range, which introduced an upgraded interior, increased bore and an improved turbocharger, which increased the torque output.
  
  

Dimensions

• The Lancer Evolution 5 RS is 171.3 inches in length, 69.7 inches in width, and 55.7 inches in height, producing a wheelbase of 98.8 inches and a ground clearance of 5.9 inches. It has a total curb weight of 2778 lb., and a fuel capacity of 13.2 gallons.
  
  

Engine and Transmission

• The Evolution 5 RS has a turbocharged, four-cylinder engine. Each cylinder has four valves, with a bore and stroke of 3.35 and 3.46 inches, respectively. Coupled with a compression ratio of 8.8 to 1, the engine has a maximum power output of 276.16 horsepower at 7,000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 275.1 ft.-lb. at 3,000 rpm. It has an all-wheel-drive, five-gear manual transmission, with a top gear drive ratio of 0.83 and a final gear drive ratio of 4.53.
  
  

Performance and Chassis

• In 1998, a new Evolution 5 RS has an acceleration of zero to 62 mph in 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 111.85 mph. It had a power-to-weight ratio of 166 horsepower per ton. The chassis is fitted with ventilated disc brakes and 205/60 R15 91H tires. Independent MacPherson wishbone suspension is fitted in the front, with an independent multi-link suspension in the rear.