The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the only road car to win four consecutive World Rally Championship driver’s titles, and it remains one of the most-requested rally icons in every Forza Horizon entry. This page is a cross-game profile of the Evo in Forza: a real-world recap from Evo I (1992) to the Evo X Final Edition (2016), plus verified Forza Horizon 5 in-game stats for the five Evo variants currently in the game. With Forza Horizon 6 launching on 2026-05-19 (five days from today, 2026-05-14), FH6 stats are marked [uncertain] until the official car list goes live.
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Production years | 1992–2016 (Evo I through Evo X Final Edition) |
| Engine (Evo I–IX) | Mitsubishi 4G63T 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (iron block, 16-valve DOHC) |
| Engine (Evo X) | Mitsubishi 4B11T 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (all-aluminium GEMA) |
| Drivetrain | AWD with active center differential (S-AWC on Evo X) |
| WRC Drivers’ titles | 4 consecutive (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 — Tommi Mäkinen) |
| WRC Constructors’ title | 1 (1998) |
| Evo VI TME real power | 280 PS (276 hp / 206 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Evo X JDM real power | 280–300 PS depending on model year |
| FH5 Evo VI GSR PI | 659 / B |
| FH5 Evo VIII MR PI | 664 / B |
| FH6 Evo lineup | unconfirmed as of May 2026 |
| FH6 release date | 2026-05-19 |
Real-world history: Evo I (1992) through Evo X Final Edition (2016)
The Lancer Evolution was born in October 1992 as a Group A homologation special, taking the Lancer’s compact sedan body and stuffing in the 4G63T 2.0L turbo and a full AWD driveline so Mitsubishi could go rally racing. Ten numbered generations followed over 24 years before production ended with the Evo X Final Edition in April 2016.
- Evo I–III (1992–1996) — The original rally homologation cars, all powered by the iron-block 4G63T. The Evo III is the first one currently modeled in Forza Horizon 5 (1995 GSR).
- Evo IV–VI (1996–2001) — Tommi Mäkinen’s championship era. The Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition (TME, launched March 2000) added a titanium-blade turbocharger, lowered ride height, quicker steering ratio, 17-inch Enkei wheels and Recaros with embossed Mäkinen logos. 2,500 were built.
- Evo VII–IX (2001–2007) — Move to the larger CT9A platform, introduction of the Active Center Differential (ACD), and continued 4G63T development. The Evo VIII MR (2004) is the first MR-suffix Evo (Mitsubishi Racing) with Bilstein dampers and BBS wheels; the Evo IX added MIVEC variable valve timing to the 4G63T.
- Evo X (2008–2016) — All-new CY4A platform, new all-aluminium 4B11T engine, and Mitsubishi’s S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control). Final Edition produced 303 hp in the US market.
The Lancer Evolution was discontinued in 2016; there is no Evo XI.
WRC heritage: four straight driver’s titles
The Lancer Evolution’s competition record is the reason it sits next to the Impreza WRX STI as the definitive 1990s rally icon.
- 1996 — Tommi Mäkinen, Drivers’ Championship (Evo III)
- 1997 — Tommi Mäkinen, Drivers’ Championship (Evo IV)
- 1998 — Tommi Mäkinen, Drivers’ Championship + Mitsubishi Constructors’ Championship (Evo V) — the only Constructors’ title in Mitsubishi’s WRC history
- 1999 — Tommi Mäkinen, Drivers’ Championship (Evo VI)
Mäkinen is the only driver in WRC history to win four consecutive Drivers’ titles back-to-back with the same manufacturer. The 2000 TME road car was a direct celebration of that streak.
Forza Horizon 5 in-game stats (verified)
FH5 has six Lancer Evolution variants — five autoshow cars plus the Evo X GSR “Welcome Pack” bundled with Deluxe/Premium editions. Five of them sit in B class within a tight 632–664 PI window.
| Year & Model | PI | Class | Power | Weight | Top speed | 0-97 kph | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Evo III GSR | 632 | B | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1999 Evo VI GSR | 659 | B | 209 kW | 1,280 kg | 248.8 kph | 4.40 s | 28,000 Cr |
| 2004 Evo VIII MR | 664 | B | 228 kW | 1,410 kg | 271.5 kph | 4.60 s | 31,000 Cr |
| 2006 Evo IX MR | 632 | B | 213 kW | 1,490 kg | 261.4 kph | 4.80 s | 27,000 Cr |
| 2008 Evo X GSR | 649 | B | 228 kW | 1,540 kg | 252.4 kph | 5.00 s | 43,000 Cr |
| 2008 Evo X Welcome Pack | 800 | A | 583 hp | — | 198.8 mph | 5.00 s (0-60) | — |
The Evo VI GSR is the lightest at 1,280 kg and the quickest stock launcher. The Evo VIII MR has the highest stock top speed (271.5 kph) and highest stock PI (664). FH6 stats are unconfirmed as of May 2026.
Which Evo to pick in Forza Horizon
- Best stock B-class racer: Evo VIII MR — highest stock PI (664), highest stock top speed (271.5 kph). Most-tuned Evo in the FH5 community for dirt and cross-country.
- Lightest and most rally-flavored: Evo VI GSR — 1,280 kg, 4.4 s to 97 kph, the obvious livery target for Mäkinen tribute paints.
- Cheapest / S2 conversion: Evo IX MR — 27,000 Cr, and its S2 upgrade ceiling is among the highest in the lineup.
- Best modern-feel: Evo X GSR — the only car with the 4B11T and S-AWC modeled. Heavier but cleanest chassis to upgrade for road racing.
- Skip the buy, take the freebie: Evo X Welcome Pack — 583 hp pre-tuned A800 build, included with FH5 Deluxe/Premium editions.
All six should return in Forza Horizon 6 based on prior-game roster carryover, but the FH6 car list is unconfirmed as of May 2026.
FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in Forza Horizon 5? Yes. FH5 has six Evo variants: the 1995 Evo III GSR, 1999 Evo VI GSR, 2004 Evo VIII MR, 2006 Evo IX MR, 2008 Evo X GSR, plus the 2008 Evo X GSR “Welcome Pack” bundled with Deluxe/Premium editions.
Will the Lancer Evo be in Forza Horizon 6? The Evo has appeared in every mainline Forza Horizon since FH1 and is universally expected to return in FH6, but the official FH6 car list is not yet published — confirmation is unconfirmed as of May 2026.
What engine does the Lancer Evolution have? Evo I through Evo IX use the iron-block 4G63T 2.0L turbocharged inline-4. The Evo X (2008–2016) switched to the all-aluminium 4B11T 2.0L turbo, sharing the GEMA block with Hyundai and Chrysler.
How many WRC titles did the Lancer Evolution win? Four consecutive Drivers’ Championships (1996–1999) with Tommi Mäkinen driving Evo III, IV, V and VI, plus one Constructors’ Championship in 1998.
Which Lancer Evo is best in Forza Horizon 5? Stock, the 2004 Evo VIII MR wins: highest PI (664), highest top speed (271.5 kph) and best speed/acceleration ratings. The 1999 Evo VI GSR is the lightest and the rally-purest pick.
What is the Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition? A 2,500-unit special edition launched in March 2000 to celebrate Mäkinen’s fourth consecutive WRC title. It added a titanium-blade turbocharger, lowered ride height, quicker steering, 17-inch Enkei wheels and Recaro seats with Mäkinen logos.
When did Mitsubishi stop making the Lancer Evolution? Production ended in April 2016 with the Evo X Final Edition. There is no Evo XI — Mitsubishi has not built a successor.