Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Vi Tommi Makinen Edition

shi Lancer Evolution is so much associated with thecalled as Evolution 6 ½, Evo 6.5 or TME, has a
World Rally Championships, and of course, to Tommidifferent bumper, Red/Black Recaro seats embossed
Makinen. The car brand gained so much fame in thewith T. Makinen logo, 17" Enkei white wheels, a
WRC because of Tommi and the car itself. Inleather Momo steering wheel and shift knob, a
anyway we look at it, the Evolution is definitely onetitanium turbine that spooled up quicker, front upper
of the best race cars ever invented.strut brace, lowered ride height (with tarmac stages
Lancer Evolution has received several awardsin mind), and a quicker steering ratio. You can buy it
worldwide. In Canada, the Evolution X is named asred, white, blue, black or silver with optional special
the Best Performance Car under $50K by Motoringdecals that immitates Makinen's rally car color scheme.
2009. It also won the Automobile JournalistsThe special features of the Evolution VI Tommi
Association of Canada 2009 Best New TechnologyMakinen edition stands out compared to other
Award and in 2008 earned IIHS Top Safety Pick.Evolution being released. For the road performance,
During 2009 New York International Auto Showthere is the high-response titanium turbocharger that
Lancer Evolution X is Announced as one of the topgives better low-end and mid-range torque, using a
10 World Performance Car of the Year. Mitsubishismaller, shape-optimized compressor wheel. There is
Lancer Evolution won Automotive Excellence Awardstarmac suspension that is tuned to give a better initial
2008 "Fun to Drive" and It took Dave TV’sresponse on tarmac surfaces and a new muffler that
“2008 Sports Car of the Year” award. Theuses a single large bore circular tailpipe for a more
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution wonquiet performance.
ConsumerSearch's best Aggressive sports sedan inThe exterior of the Evolution 6 also makes the
Best Sports Sedans in June 2006. The car alsodifference. The front bumper features a new
received recognitions from Scotland, France, Greece,powerful design that improves aerodynamics and
United States and Australia.lowers air intake temperature to stabilize power
Obviously, the most popular edition of Evolution is theoutput characteristics. Its 17-inch alloy wheels shares
Evolution VI. This edition already had an initial releasethe same design as on Mitsubishi's WRC Group-A
but was revived in 1999 to pay tribute to the bestworks car. There is also a special coloring package
Mitsubishi car driver, “Turbo” Tommi Makinen ofthat comprises WRC stripe, Ralliart decals, Mitsubishi
Finland. He is the Finnish Rally Drive who won four3-diamond decal on ends of rear spoiler, upper wing
Mitsubishi WRC Driver's Championship and also thesection of rear spoiler finished in white, rear panel
reason why Mitsubishi received international mentions.garnish, body-keyed door sashes, amber front
With that achievement, he surely deserves thisindicator lenses, door handles finished in black.
tribute.On its interior design, you will find Recarro bucket
The Tommi Makinen Edition is very different fromseats that uses red fabric embroidered with Tommi
the original Evolution 6. This special edition, sometimesMakinen logo.