Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will put the Lancer Evolution VII GT-A,
the first automatic transmission model in the Lancer Evolution series,
on sale at Galant and Car Plaza dealerships throughout Japan on Friday
1 February.
Lancer Evolution VII GT-A brings outstanding levels of driving pleasure
to a wider audience - one that extends beyond motorsport buffs to embrace
all driving enthusiasts.
GT-A inherits the manual transmission Evolution VII's awesome dynamic
performance while offering handling that is more intuitive and driver-friendly.
The new "2-pedal Evolution" GT-A brings easy-drive access to levels of
high-performance sports sedan driving excitement and satisfaction unmatched
by any Japanese automatic transmission sports sedan.
Lancer Evolution VII GT-A
I. Lancer Evolution VII GT-A product features
1. Exterior
- GT-A builds on Lancer Evolution VII GSR's styling characteristics,
presenting a more refined and classier exterior.
- The GSR's heat extraction outlets and NACA ducts in the engine hood
and the central air intake slot in the front bumper have been eliminated
and the license plate moved to a central location to reduce air resistance
and to realize a fascia that is more refined in appearance.
- GT-A sports a smaller rear-deck spoiler with built-in LED high-mount
brake light. Catering to individual customer preferences, GT-A is also
available with GSR's 4-way variable attack angle spoiler or with no
spoiler, as factory-fitted options.
- Multi-lamp headlamp units house discharge-type headlamps and fog lamps
as standard. Clear ice-cut lenses for the integral front turn signals
and the outer lens in the rear combination lamp units enhance GT-A's
classy appearance.
- Rear door windows and rear windscreen are available with privacy glass.
- GT-A is offered in a choice of six body colors: Deep Blue (pearl)
and Light Gold (metallic) - two new Mitsubishi colors - as well as Silky
White, Queens Silver, Black (pearl and Wine Red (metallic).
2. Interior
- GT-A offers a classy and sport-functional interior that is based on
the GSR and designed to appeal to the enthusiast driver.
- GT-A uses a blue-pearl finish for dashboard trim, shift selector panel
and power window switch panel to bring out an attractively classy appearance.
- Blue stitching in the genuine leather steering wheel grip, manual
shift-styled selector knob and boot, and parking brake handle trim coordinates
with the blue-pearl decorative panels and upholstery color.
- The 3-dial sports instrument pod uses black-on-white graphics exclusive
to GT-A. Instrument dial bezels and pointer tips, shift selector boot
ring, door handles and air vent controls are tastefully finished in
chrome to add a classy touch to the sport-functional taste of the interior.
- GT-A uses generously-sized sports seats that provide optimum location
and comfort. To cater to individual owner tastes and preferences, GT-A
is also available with Recaro bucket seats that provide superb location
for sporty driving, or with genuine leather upholstered seats (4-way
power-adjust driver's seat) that offer sumptuous comfort and bring a
touch of elegance to the interior space.
3. Engine
- GT-A is powered by Lancer Evolution's legendary 4G63-type 2-liter
in-line 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC intercooler-turbocharged engine that
has been optimally matched with the automatic transmission.
- GT-A places primary emphasis on low-end and mid-range response rather
than peak output. It achieves this with a high-response turbocharger
that uses a turbine nozzle with a smaller cross-section area and a smaller
compressor than on GSR.
- Maximum power output of 200kW (272PS)/6500 rpm and maximum torque
of 343N-m (35.0 kg-m) give GT-A class-topping dynamic performance for
a 2-liter automatic model.
4. Driveline
- GT-A uses the INVECS-II Sport-Mode 5-speed automatic transmission
that has been honed and refined to perfection in the Mitsubishi Galant
VR-4. Gear ratios have been optimized for GT-A.
- On GT-A, Sport-Mode enables the enthusiast driver to shift through
the gears using either the manual gate or, for the first time in a Mitsubishi
car, thumb-operated selectors located on the lateral spokes of the steering
wheel.
- GT-A features Mitsubishi's own all-wheel control system comprising
ACD (Active Center Differential), AYC (Active Yaw Control) and Sports
ABS components that bring dramatic improvements to dynamic performance.
Optimized for the automatic transmission, these advanced components
bring easy- and fun-to-drive performance to a wider range of drivers.
5. Body
- Additional reinforcements and sound insulation at strategic locations
throughout the body give improved steering feel and lower levels of
vibration and noise than GSR.
6. Suspension
- GT-A uses Mitsubishi's inverted MacPherson strut front and multi-link
rear suspension ar-rangement that realizes outstanding straight-line
stability and handling characteristics. Detail tuning makes GT-A handle
more forgivingly and give a more comfortable ride than GSR, without
sacrificing any of Evolution VII's precise steering and tight handling
characteristics.
7. Brakes & tires
- GT-A uses Brembo 17-inch ventilated discs with 4-piston calipers at
the front and 16-inch ventilated discs with 2-piston calipers at the
rear that deliver positive stopping power, with low fade and high control
characteristics in all modes - from urban cruising to full-bloodied
competition driving.
- GT-A is shod with high-grip compound 225/45Z17 tires that are matched
to the suspension and realize superb, but slightly gentler, handling
characteristics.
- GT-A uses the same 17-inch alloy road wheels as GSR, with a special
luster finish that en-hances further its classy looks.
II. Sales information
- Monthly sales target: 2,000 units
- Available at: Galant and Car Plaza dealerships throughout Japan
III. Manufacturer's recommended price
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Trim
level |
Drive |
Engine |
Transmission |
Prices
nationwide |
GT-A |
Full-time 4WD |
2-liter intercooler-
turbocharged |
INVECS-II
Sport-Mode 5-speed AT
(with steering wheel selectors) |
3,300,000 yen |
Lancer Evolution VII GT-A: Principal Specifications
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Drive mode |
Full-time 4WD |
Model code |
Mitsubishi GH-CT9A |
Designation |
SYGFZ |
Engine |
2000 DOHC 16-valve Intercooler Turbo |
Trim level |
GT-A |
Transmission |
5-speed automatic |
Dimensions & weights
-
Overall length (mm) |
4455 |
Overall width (mm) |
1770 |
Overall height (mm) |
1450 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2625 |
Track (mm): |
Front |
1515 |
Rear |
1515 |
Min ground clearance (mm) |
140 |
Interior length (mm) |
1880 |
Interior width (mm) |
1425 |
Interior height (mm) |
1185 |
Vehicle weight (kg) |
1480 |
Passengers |
5 |
Performance
-
Minimum turning radius (m) |
5.9 |
Fuel consumption (km/l) 10-15 mode |
8.3 |
Fuel economy management |
N/A |
Engine
-
Type |
4G63 Turbo |
No. of cylinders / valvetrain |
In-line 4 / 16 valve DOHC |
Bore x stroke (mm) |
85.0 x 88.0 |
Displacement (cc) |
1997 |
Compression ratio |
8.8:1 |
Max. output (kW/rpm) [PS/rpm] |
200 [272] / 6500 |
Max. torque(N-m/rpm) [kg-m/rpm] |
343 [35.0] / 3500 |
Fuel delivery |
ECI-MULTI electronic fuel injection |
Type of fuel |
Unleaded premium gasoline |
Fuel tank capacity (liters) |
48 |
Transmission
-
Type |
INVECS II Sport-Mode 5-speed automatic
(with steering-wheel selector) |
Gear ratios |
1st |
3.789 |
2nd |
2.057 |
3rd |
1.421 |
4th |
1.000 |
5th |
0.731 |
Reverse |
3.865 |
Final reduction gear ratio |
3.333 |
Running gear
-
Steering |
Rack & pinion (with power assist) |
Suspension |
Front |
MacPherson strut |
Rear |
Multi-link |
Brakes |
Front |
17-inch ventilated disc |
Rear |
16-inch ventilated disc |
Tires |
225 / 45ZR17 |
Environmental specification
-
Emissions |
Conforming regulations |
2000 Japanese Emissions Regulations |
NOx / HCs / CO levels:
(10-15 urban driving; gm/km) |
0.08 / 0.08 / 0.67 |
Greenhouse gases |
CO2 emissions:
(10-15 urban driving; gm/km) |
300 |
HFC134a refrigerant (gm) |
550 |
Ozone layer destroyers |
CFC's |
Zero |
External noise |
Noise under acceleration (dB-A) |
76 |
Environment loading substances |
Lead (vs 1996 level) |
< 1/3 |
Mercury |
Minute quantity in some optional items (discharge headlamps, LED
display) |
Sodium azide |
Zero |
Recycling |
Parts using easily recyclable materials |
Bumpers, hood weather strip, dash, interior trim, |
Code-marking of plastics |
Yes ( parts > 100gm) |
Parts using recycled materials |
Air-cleaner case, air ducts, sound proofing and exclusion materials |
Recyclability (in-house calculation; as percentage of vehicle weight) |
> 90% |
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