2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Specifications

Specifications

2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
Production Years for Series :	2007 - 2013

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4 \| MIVEC3
Displacement :	1997 cc \| 121.9 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum

Transmission:
6 Manual Automated manual

Handling

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20070807
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V562000
Summary	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
Consequence	If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Manufacturer	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20070807
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V349000
Summary	MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, AND SPORTBACK RALLIART VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUEL RETURN PIPE IS ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE, IN COMBINATION WITH FREQUENT VEHICLE OPERATION AT CERTAIN ENGINE REVOLUTIONS, MAY RESULT IN A RESONANCE THAT, IF CONTINUED OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE A STRESS CRACK TO DEVELOP AT THE FIXED PORTION OF THE FUEL PIPE.
Consequence	IF THIS STRESS CRACK DEVELOPS, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy	THE FUEL RETURN PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PART AND TWO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED TO BETTER CONTROL FUEL PIPE VIBRATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Notes	MITSUBISHI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR-09-004.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20071212
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V446000
Summary	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
Consequence	Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20071212
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V435000
Summary	MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT IS USED IN THE WINTER, A LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO A MIXTURE OF MELTED SNOW WITH SALT THROWN UP BY THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD MAY CAUSE A WATER-SALT MIXTURE TO ADHERE TO THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS.
Consequence	THIS COATING OVER TIME MAY CAUSE CORROSION OF THE SENSOR. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OF THE TYPE THAT WOULD DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS THIS TYPE OF SHORT-CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE A DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS THAT HAVE IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-888-648-7820.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FAQs (show)

Popular frequently asked questions include:

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
How many 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution were produced?
How powerful was the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? Was the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution popular? Was the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? A: The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? A: The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was a Sedan.

Q: What engine did the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1997 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.).

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have? A: The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution had a 6 speed Manual Automated manual gearbox.