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- 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V
Lot Number: 226
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V
Very high specification 515bhp Evo V that was built as a track day toy but is equally at home on fast roads.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Scotia White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
M666 JKR
SUMMARY
Very high specification 515bhp Evo V that was built as a track day toy but is equally at home on fast roads.
DESCRIPTION
- Rare fifth-generation car finished in Scotia White with upgraded Sparco racing seats
- Running 515bhp on a rebuilt later specification Evolution 8 engine, this is a fast and reliable car that has been very well prepared by Lee Bell at Mitsi-Art, who is well known in the Evo scene, at a significant cost of roughly £40,000
- For full specification listing please refer to the engine section of the condition report. It is well worth a read and is very impressive!
- To keep it all secure, a Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser has been fitted along with a Cat 1 Tracker with subscription (includes remote shut down/police response) with two tracker fobs
- Will come to the sale with a fresh MOT
- Also included with the sale is this interesting "Devil, Joker" number plate
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 226
- Make
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- LANCER EVOLUTION
- Variant
- 5
- Registration Number
- M666 JKR
- Chassis Number
- CP9A0006126
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Scotia White
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Alex Newton
- Classic Car Specialist
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
SCORE:
108 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Body work in areas could do with some TLC, i.e some lacquer peel on the quarter, bumper and bonnet have some wear, some kerbing on the alloys. one tear on drivers seat which has been patched up. this was never built to be a garage queen, it is a purpose built race car. ideal for fast roads/track use, overall condition is more then well presentable.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Interior is in overall good condition, tear on the drivers seat which has been patched up, comes with full interior no rollcage etc, back seats all original, only thing that is not original are the front seats steering wheel and gear nob . stereo fitted with upgraded speakers, aftermarket gearnob
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Now for the party piece Brief spec Engine: 2.0 Fully Forged Evo 8 Engine Crank balanced with rods K1 Rods Wisco 1400 HD Pistons Cosworth Head Gasket Cosworth Bearing ARP Head Bolts ARP Rods Bolts Stage 2 Ported Head Ported Stock Intake Manifold Ported Stock Exhaust Manifold Cosworth 272 Cams Hitachi Upgraded Coil Kit – 600BHP rated (Ross sport) Samco Hoses Ralliart Rad Cap Koyorad alloy radiator Ross Sport 3 port boost solenoid Fuel System: ID 1000 Injectors Walbro 360L In tank Fuel Pump Sard Fuel Pressure Reg Clutch/Drive train: Exedy twin plate clutch and matching flywheel E8 AYC Rear Diff 5 Speed Box Turbo & Exhaust: Turbotechnics S205B Ported Turbo Elbow Magnex 3inch Down Pipe Magnex Decat Blitz Nur Spec Exhaust 4 Inch Intake K&N Filter Greddy/Trust V Spec Intercooler Custom Intercooler PipeWork Samco Hoses Repacked exhaust silencer on the NUR spec Suspension / Handling & Looks: Brand new Tein Street Advance Coilovers Fast Road Set up 5 point Underbracing HKS Race Series Twin Rear Blade Spoiler One Piece Head Lights Clear indicators ARC twin blade aluminium spoiler blade very rare, I have been offered £2500 to sell it separate Brakes: E9 Disc’s all round Brembo Callipers HEL Lines Wheels & Tyres XXR 527 8.75X18 New 235/40/18 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's Ecu & Boost Control: Stock E5 Ecu Running Full SD Conversion Map 1.8bar Launch Control with Anti-Lag Launch Control With Traction Control Interior: Mono Corse Steering Wheel Works Bell Quick Release Boss Sparco Evo Drivers Seat and new Sparco Evo 2 Passenger seat Ralliart Carbon Gear Knob Ralliart Carbon Heater Surround Ralliart Carbon Handbrake Ralliart Carbon Dash Surround Ralliart Polished Door Sill Guards Ralliart Peddle Kit Ralliart Mat Set Stack Boost and Oil Pressure gauges in A-pillar twin pod with dimmable backlighting Custom Black matts / red trim Performance: 1.8 bar 515.2bhp 500ftlbs (Premium fuel only) V-Power or Tesco (M) Mapped by Lee Bell @ dynotech, build can be confirmed by Lee & Paul.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Gearbox is stunning, rebuilt with a short shifter, overall in awesome condition and the gearbox feels amazing.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
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Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Running gear is in great condition.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Everything works as it should.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Comes with a full folder of paperwork dyno sheets etc, invoices totalling 40k
Restoration Notes
Underbody was restored as required by Mitsi-Art same company who carried out all the other modifications, and then protected, all welding was done to a very high standard
Import Notes
Imported in 2003
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
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