Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
A Guide Designed by Robert Lescaille

Exterior Photographs

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Interior Photographs

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Available Colors

Weightless White

Apex Silver

Blue By You

Lightning Yellow

Rally Red

Tarmac Black

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Available Features

Intercooler Spray Switch
Each car that is truly amazing has to have one: a secret button, the kind you push when you need that extra boost of speed. On the Lancer Evolution VIII, its located at the base of the center console. What is it? An intercooler spray switch that dramatically improves air intake cooling performance. The switch operates in two modes. In the default, automatic, mode, the three intercooler nozzles spray water for 2 seconds in 5 second intervals. The driver can also manually control intake cooling by pressing the switch.

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Technical Specs

ENGINE

Engine Type Engine Code Valve Train Displacement (cc/cu. in.) Bore x Stroke (in./mm) Compression Ratio Horsepower @ RPM (BHP) Torque @ RPM (lbs-ft) Engine Block Cylinder Heads Redline RPM Valve Cover Fuel System Recommended Fuel Radiator Coolant tank size Engine Oil Type Engine Oil Capacity (qt/L) Turbocharger Type Boost Press (WOT/3500) Boost Press (WOT/6500) 1-4 DOHC Intercooled Turbo 4G63 DOHC 16-valve 121.9 / 1997 3.35 / 3.46 8.8:@ @ 3500 Cast Iron Aluminum 7000 Magnesium ECI-MULTI electronic fuel injection Premium Unleaded (RON98) TBD TBD 100% Fully Synthetic Oil Required 4.3 / 4.1 TD05HR-16G6-9.8T (Twin Scroll Turbine) 19.00 psi 16.24 psi

TRANSMISSION

Drive Train Transmission Type (Synchro) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse Final Drive Ratio All-Wheel Drive with 50/50 viscous coupled, bi-level gear center differential and limited-slip rear differential. 5-speed Manual 2.928 (triple) 1.950 (triple) 1.407 (double) 1.031 (single) 0.720 (single) 3.416 (double) 4.529

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SUSPENSION
Front Front Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm) Rear Inverted Macpherson Strut with forged aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar, front strut tower brace. 24 Forged aluminum Multi-link wishbone configuration using forged aluminum trailing-links and lateral-links and forged aluminum cross-member, stabilizer bar. 22
Rear Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in/mm) Length (in/mm) Width (in/mm) Height (in/mm) Track, Front (in/mm) Track, Rear (in/mm) Min. Ground Clearance (in/mm) 103.3 / 2624 178.5 / 4534 69.7 / 1770 57.1 / 1450 59.6 / 1514 59.6 / 1514 5.5 / 140

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Interior Volume (cu ft) [w/ sunroof] Passenger Volume (cu ft) [w/ sunroof] Cargo Area (cu ft) Maximum Seating Capacity 105.4 [103.9] 95.1 [93.7] 10.2 5

PASSENGER SPACE

Head Room (Front) (in/mm) (w/ sunroof) Shoulder Room (Front) (in/mm) Hip Room (Front) (in/mm) Leg Room (Front) (in/mm) Head Room (Rear) (in/mm) (w/ sunroof) Shoulder Room (Rear) (in/mm) Hip Room (Rear) (in/mm) Leg Room (Rear) (in/mm) 39.9 / 1013 39.1 / 993 54.1 / 1374 51.2 / 1300 43.0 / 1092 36.7 / 932 36.4 / 925 53.3 / 1354 50.2 / 1275 36.6 / 930

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WEIGHTS
GVWR (lbs/kg) Curb Weight (lbs/kg) [w/ sunroof] Weight Distribution (% f/r) 4222 / / 1480 [3298 / 1496] 60 / 40

TOWING CAPACITY

Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (lbs) Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (lbs) N/A N/A

STEERING

Type ratio Ratio Turning Circle - Curb to Curb (ft/m) Turns - Lock to Lock Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering with quick gear 13.0:1 38.7 / 11.8 2.1

BRAKES

Front Brake Type Front Brake Diameter (in/mm) Rear Brake Type Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm) ABS Swept Area - front (sq in) Swept Area - rear (sq in) Total Swept Area (sq in) BREMBO(tm) Ventilated Disc, 4-piston caliper 12.65" / 320mm BREMBO(tm) Ventilated Disc, 2-pistion caliper 11.8" / 300mm 4-channel 4-sensor Sport ABS + EBD 306.7 215.9 522.6

ELECTRICAL CAPACITIES

Battery Alternator (Amps) 12 volt maintenance free 90

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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel Type Tire Size Spare Tire 17 x 8JJ ENKEI lightweight one-piece aluminum alloy rims P235/45 ZR17 97W Yokohama(tm) ADVAN high-grip tires T125/70D17

FUEL TANK

Capacity (gal/L) 14.0 / 53

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

City/Highway (mpg/mpg) Exhaust 18 / 26 FED Tier 1 & LEV compliant

WARRANTIES

Basic Powertrain Anti-corrosion 3 / 36,/ 60,/ 100,000

2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VIII SERVICE MANUAL Volume 1

FOREWORD

This service manual is subdivided into various group categories. Each section contains diagnostic, disassembly, repair, and installation procedures, along with complete specifications and tightening references. Use of this manual will aid in properly performing any service necessary to maintain or restore the high levels of performance and reliability designed into this Mitsubishi vehicle. This manual is designed for use with the 2003 LANCER EVOLUTION VIII Service Manual Volume 2, and Volume 3, and the 2003 LANCER EVOLUTION VIII Body Repair Manual to provide complete service information for the 2003 LANCER EVOLUTION VIII. When reference is made in this manual to a brand name, number, or specific tool, an equivalent product may be used in place of the recommended item. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Temporary Manual GROUP INDEX
General. Engine. Engine Lubrication. Fuel. Alphabetical Index.
NOTE: NOTE: For the For the information on all service manual all service manual groups not listed above, please refer to groups not listed above, please refer to Volume Volume 2, and 3. 2, 3 and 4.

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WARNING

Proper service methods and repair procedures are necessary for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal safety of the person doing the repair. There are many types of procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as differences in the skills of the people doing the work. This manual cannot give advice or precautions for every possible situation. Because of this, anyone who does not follow the instructions in this manual must first make sure that the choice of methods, tools, or parts will not cause damage to the vehicle or injury to the person doing the work. The following list contains general precautions that should always be followed while working on a vehicle. Always wear safety glasses for eye protection. Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires work under the vehicle. Be sure the ignition switch is always "off" unless otherwise specified by a procedure. Set the parking brake when working on a vehicle. Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area. Keep clear of moving parts when the engine is running. To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe, catalytic converter and muffler. Do not smoke while working on or near a vehicle.
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WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and passenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative). If heat damage may occur during paint work, remove the SRS-ECU, the air bag module (drivers side and front passengers side), the clock spring, the seat belt with pre-tensioner. Recheck the SRS system operability after reinstalling them. SRS-ECU, air bag module (drivers side and front passengers side), clock spring: 93C (200F) or more Seat belt with pre-tensioner: 90C (194F) or more Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related component.

NOTE Section titles with the asterisks (*) in the table of contents in each group indicate operations requiring warnings.
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