The third generation Lancer cemented Mitsubishi’s certainty of having struck gold.
Having been produced in more units than any of the previously released models, the Evo III saw a series of cosmetic changes that were also intended to boost the cars performance, ie the new nose designed to better drive air to the car’s underpinnings. Due to lift force on previous models, the car’s rear wing was increased to reduce the effect while new side skirts and corners were added. The engine was replaced with a new turbocharged unit that was mated to an intercooler, increasing power output by 10 hp. As in Evo II’s case, torque remained the same.