Lancer performance models compared
| Lancer GTS | Lancer Ralliart | Lancer Evolution | |
| Engine | 4B12 2.4-liter, naturally aspirated DOHC MIVEC | 4B11 T/C turbocharged intercooled DOHC MIVEC | 4B11 T/C turbocharged intercooled DOHC MIVEC |
| Turbocharger | -- | Single-scroll | Twin-scroll |
| Horsepower | 168 @ 6,000 RPM | 237 @ 6,000 RPM | 291 @ 6,500 RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 167 @ 4,100 RPM | 253 @ 3,000 RPM | 300 @ 4,400 RPM |
| Red line | 6,500 RPM | 6,500 RPM | 7,000 RPM |
| Transmission | Std: 5-speed manual Opt. Sportronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with magnesium steering column mounted paddle shifters |
Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST) with Normal and Sport modes and magnesium steering column mounted paddle shifters | GSR: 5-speed manual MR: Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST) with Normal, Sport and S-Sport (for track) modes and magnesium steering column mounted paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain | Front wheel drive | All-Wheel Control employing computer-controlled Active Center Differential (ACD) and helical front and mechanical rear limited-slip differentials | Super All-Wheel Control employing computer-controlled Active Center Differential (ACD), Active Yaw Control (AYC) torque-vectoring rear differential and helical limited-slip front differential |
| Stability and traction control | Standard Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control (TCL) | Standard Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control (TCL) | Standard Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control (TCL) networked with AYC rear differential and Sport ABS |
| Wheelbase |
103.7 in. / 2,635 mm |
104.3 in. / 2,650 mm | |
| Length |
180.0 in. / 4,570 mm |
177.0 in. / 4,495 mm | |
| Height |
58.7 in. / 1,490 mm |
58.3 in. / 1,480 mm | |
| Width |
69.4 in. / 1,760 mm |
71.3 in. / 1,810 mm | |
| Track |
Front and rear: 60.2 in. / 1,530 mm |
Front and rear: 60.8 in. / 1,545 mm | |
| Weight (lbs.) | 5-speed: 3,043 CVT: 3,120 |
3,462 | GSR: 3,517 MR: 3,594 |
| Weight distribution % front / rear |
59 / 41 | 60 / 40 | GSR: 56.7 / 43.3 MR: 57.4 / 42.6 |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut, sport-tuned with strut tower brace | MacPherson strut Ralliart-tuned with strut tower brace, higher spring and damper rates and thicker front stabilizer bar | Inverted strut with forged aluminum control arms MR: Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link, sport-tuned | Multi-link, Ralliart-tuned with specific cast trailing arms | Multi-link with forged aluminum control arms MR: Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers |
| Front stabilizer bar | 21 mm | 22 mm | 25 mm |
| Rear stabilizer bar |
20 mm |
23 mm | |
| Steering |
Hydraulic power-assist rack and pinion, 3.16 turns lock-to-lock |
Hydraulic power-assist rack and pinion, 2.27 turns lock-to-lock | |
| Wheels |
18 x 7.5-in. alloy, 10-spoke |
GSR: Enkei 18 x 8.5 in. cast alloy MR: BBS® 18 x 8.5 in. forged alloy | |
| Tires | 215/45R18 Dunlop all-season | 215/45R18 Yokohama ADVAN summer | 245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN symmetrical performance tread |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated disc with single-piston calipers and 11.6-in. rotors | Ventilated disc with 2-piston calipers and 11.6-in. rotors | Ventilated disc with 4-piston calipers and 13.8-in. rotors [MR: Two-piece rotor for weight reduction] |
| Rear Brakes | Solid disc with single-piston calipers and 11.9-in. rotors | Solid disc with larger-diameter single-piston calipers and 11.9-in. rotors | Ventilated disc with 2-piston calipers and 13.0 in. rotors |
| Special body features | Front air dam, rear wing | Ralliart front grille and bumper and rear bumper cover, black taillight bezels Aluminum hood with functional air intake for turbo area and extractor vents for engine heat Rear wing Twin exhaust outlets |
Specially reinforced "wide body" design with boxed fenders and quarter panels Evolution front grille and bumper and rear bumper cover Aluminum hood with functional air intake for turbo area and extractor vents for engine heat Aluminum roof and front bumper beam Twin exhaust outlets Available large rear wing |
