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BASIC DETAILS

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Mark Sold

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Model History

Equipment

Standard equipment & more includes: 6 Speed Close Ratio Transmission, water jets to intercooler (manual & auto selectable modes), revised front & rear bumper designs, zero-lift kit, PAS, Dual SRS Airbags, 4-channel ABS, ACD, Super AYC, Rear Wiper, HID Headlights, Remote Central Locking, carbon-look facia panels, MR badge on centre console, Recaro leather & Alcantara trimmed front seats with matching trim on rear seats, factory fitted rear privacy glass. A standard alarm & Immobiliser is also fitted complete with remote central locking.

On MR models, specific differences include specially tuned Bilstein dampers and matching springs, Full carbon rear blade, Door crash bars in aluminium alloy, lightweight alloy roof panel (for reduced weight & lower centre of gravity). Gauges are of special design for the Evo 9 MR - also. For the MR model in addition to the engine being of stronger internal specification than ever before, the power and torque band have been increased. The 4G63 engine's strong low-middle range has been maintained. In addition, as quoted by Mitsubishi Japan, power and top-end response are improved considerably. Although officially the power is quoted as 287 bhp, in reality, it's closer to 320 bhp as standard. It shouldn't be forgotten, however - that power can easily be increased on these with just a remap & more boost, although that's something perhaps best suited for those verging on the desire for insane performance levels.

Exterior

It's very rare nowadays to find an example with pin-straight panels, all original, unmarked paintwork, zero underside rust and a near-perfect interior with perfect mechanical condition & integrity. Note the presence of original option side visor set & Colt Speed carbon window frame trims.
It's plainly apparent from its condition this Lancer Evo IX MR has been garaged since new. 
It's also clear to us this car hasn't been driven hard at all; this is shown by the lack of stone chips to the front and also relatively low levels of brake disc wear. Note the callipers haven't turned pink from being used hard... This serves to indicate the one owner of this vehicle in Japan (since new) liked having a beautiful car but generally didn't use the performance it's clearly capable of… So typical of now mature Japanese owner enthusiasts, nowadays…
A complete lack of scratches & chips to the wheel edges further cements the notion that the previous keeper was indeed an older enthusiast.

On the underside, there is no corrosion at all. All 4 wheels exhibit zero corrosion. Even the engine bay is in near perfect condition; it's as if this example went through a time warp. Condition throughout is amazing - far, far better than any example imported to the UK when these were first made. There's no reason this particular example shouldn't last another 10+ years, especially if it remains as well cared for and preserved as you see it now.