Evo II

The successful Evo I was changed in December of 1993, and the Lancer Evolution II, built from that month to January 1995, was focused primarily on improving the handling of the EVO I. Though the same fundamental chassis was used in Evolutions I-III, EVO II brought a 10 mm increase in wheelbase accomplished by moving the front wheels forward. Vehicle track was increased at both ends to accommodate larger tires (now 205/60-15; up from 195/55-15), while longer control arms in front and a revised sway-bar mounting arrangement enhanced steering response. Aerodynamic tweaks like a front air dam and an additional rear spoiler support improved vehicle stability at higher speeds.

Mitsubishi intended to improve power output with each Evolution, and EVO II started the trend. Boost pressure was increased, higher-lift cams were fitted, and detail changes to the exhaust reduced backpressure. Power of the 4G63 was now up to 256 bhp, while torque remained unchanged at 228 lb-ft, propelling a vehicle weight of 2,750 pounds for GSR models and 2,600 pounds for RS models.

Also, Mitsubishi decided to change the frame this year to CE9A, a spin off the CD9A used in the previous edition.


Second generation
Production: January 1994–August 1995
Platform: CE9A
Engine: 4G63 Inline-4
Position: Front Transverse
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
Displacement: 121.9 cu in
Bore: 3.35 in
Stroke: 3.46 in
Compression: 8.5:1
Power: 193.9 kw / 256 bhp @ Not Available rpm
Hp per litre: 130.2 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight: 208.0 bhp per weight
Torque: 228 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
Redline: 7000
Drive wheels: 4WD
Front tire size: 205/55R16
Rear tire size: 205/55R16
Weight: 2756 lbs
Wheelbase: 98.8 in
Front track: 57.7 in
Rear track: 57.9 in
Length: 169.7 in
Width: 66.7 in
Height: 54.9 in
Production: 5000 (GSR and RS Models)