Coerced by the newly introduced WRC regulations, Mitsubishi released the firth generation Evo in 1998.
The car saw many changes from body styling to performance oriented under-bonnet adjustments. While the engine was upgraded having been mated to a new turbocharger, power output was limited to the previously achieved 276 hp as part of a “gentleman’s agreement” that said power had to be capped at the max value of 280 hp. However, torque was increased in the process from 352 NM to 373 Nm while braking was improved through the addition of Brembo brake on wheels that saw a growth from 16 ” to 17 “