Credentials

The three-diamond emblem of Mitsubishi is now familiar in every corner of the world and in nearly every form of motorsport. The Mitsubishi name is synonymous with success in rallying - the toughest of all forms of motorsport.

And for Mitsubishi cars, whether its the powerful road machines blasting across the stages of the World Rally Championship, or the irrespressible Pajeroes hurtling through the deserts of Africa - the tougher the challenge, the more successful they are.

When we look at Pajero, Lancer and Triton, we like to think of them as our research centre on wheels. This is because it's only technology and systems capable of enduring the gruelling conditions of the world's toughest rally circuits that are deemed worthy for use in our production cars.

In the World Rally Championships, Tommi Makinen's exploits in Lancer Evolution are legendary and in the Production World Rally Championship Lancer Evolutions dominate entry lits because of their speed, ruggednesss and reliability.

When it comes to off-road championships, there isn't anything to hold a candle to the fearsome Dakar. The Pajero has triumphed a record-breaking 12 times at Dakar ,the last 7 consecutively.

In Australia Mitsubishi has a long, successful and proud history in motorsport, dating back to the famous Southern Cross Rallies of the 1970s. It also has a consistent history of success in the Australian Rally Championship, the Australian Safari and the Australian Off-Road Championship over many years.

Dakar

Undoubtedly the world's most physically demanding and gruelling rally, the Dakar is an institution in off-road rally. Having recently won the race for an unprecedented 12th time - its 7th time in a row - the Pajero has once again confirmed itself as the king off-road.

We know, however, this is no time to sit on our laurels. Preparations have already begun for next year's rally. And by regularly checking the RALLIART site, you can be with us all the way as we strive to repeat out success in 2008.

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Mivec Engine

Mivec Engine

Cast from aluminium, the lightweight 2.0 litre turbocharged MIVEC engine produces 177kw @ 6,000rpm and 343Nm of torque at 4,725 rpm. The turbocharger features a titanium wheel to deliver quick response time at lower revs. The MIVEC system utilises a direct-acting valve-train for additional weight reduction and optimal power, and also operates on the exhaust valves as well as the intake valves. The benefit of this is an increase in fuel efficiency and lower emissions across the engines operating range.

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AWC

All Wheel Control System

Thanks to the sophisticated AWC system, the Lancer Ralliart range allows you to drive in ways you didn't think were physically possible. Thw AWC system is made up of 3 independent systems working together and operated via the vehicles ECU to give you handling that defies belief. The Active Centre Differential (ACD) determines the optimal torque split between the front and rear axles. It then distributes this through the hydraulic multi-plate clutch. The ACD works in three modes - tamac, gravel and snow - to enable quicker control response for changes in road surfaces.

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TC-SST

Twin Clutch Sport Shift Transmission (TC-SST)

The Lancer Ralliart range features Mitsubishi's new TC-SST technology, which provides split-second gear shifting and instant response, it uses two input gear shafts that house 1st, 3rd, 5th and reverse on one shaft, and 2nd, 4th and 6th gear on another - each of which are connected to an electronically controlled clutch. This allows consecutive gears to be preloaded in advance to offer quicker shifts. The TC-SST operates in 2 modes: Normal mode is the default engine start and is generally used for day-to-day driving. Sport mode is the optimal choise for sporty driving with gear changes and accelerator response quicker than normal mode.

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