Developed as a cross-country rally car, the Racing Lancer is also being groomed to make a splash at the 2009 Dakar Rally. The Dakar Rally’s move from Africa to South America will prove an interesting challenge to the new Racing Lancer, and Mitsubishi is hopeful of a podium finish following the successful trial period of the new engine. Piloting the vehicle will be Stéphane Peterhansel, the Dakar's most successful competitor with a total of nine outright wins.
The Racing Lancer is powered by a 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel race engine, designed to raise Mitsubishi’s diesel profile - in much the same way that Audi did with its R10 Le Mans car. When developing the powertrain, engineers modified the layout of the previous-generation V6 design to improve cooling efficiency and also upgraded the turbocharger to improve both power delivery and reliability.
Reader Comments
Fri Aug 22 2008 8:07 AM
Chris says
GAHHHHHH GET THE EVO BACK INTO WRC!!!!!
why they modify the hell out of the "lancer" and send it dune hopping instead of using the outlander like they used to..
Fri Aug 22 2008 8:43 AM
Laz says
Chris, sounds like the "Lancer" needs a boost in sales. That would be my guess!
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