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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in Forza Horizon: Cross-Game Profile (Evo III, VI, VIII, IX, X)

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 (unconfirmed) until the official car list goes live.

Key Facts

Field	Value
Production years	1992–2016 (Evo I through Evo X Final Edition)
Engine (Evo I–IX)	Mitsubishi 4G63T 2.0 L turbocharged inline-4 (iron block, 16-valve DOHC)
Engine (Evo X)	Mitsubishi 4B11T 2.0 L 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 Makinen)
WRC Constructors’ title	1 (1998)
Evo VI TME power	280 PS (276 hp / 206 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Evo VI TME torque	373 N·m (275 lb-ft)
Evo X JDM power (pre-2009)	280 PS (276 bhp / 206 kW)
Evo X US power	295 PS (291 bhp / 217 kW)
Evo X JDM power (2009+)	300 PS (221 kW / 296 hp) @ 6,500 rpm
FH5 Evo III GSR — PI / Class	632 / B
FH5 Evo VI GSR — PI / Class	659 / B
FH5 Evo VIII MR — PI / Class	664 / B
FH5 Evo IX MR — PI / Class	632 / B
FH5 Evo X GSR — PI / Class	649 / B
FH5 Evo X Welcome Pack — PI / Class	800 / A
FH6 Evo lineup	(unconfirmed)
FH6 launch 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 fitting it with the 4G63T 2.0 L 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.

The Evo I–III (1992–1996) were pure rally homologation cars, all powered by the iron-block 4G63T. The Evo III is the earliest generation currently modeled in Forza Horizon 5 — the 1995 GSR variant. The Evo IV–VI (1996–2001) covered Tommi Makinen’s championship era; the Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition (TME, launched March 2000) added a titanium-blade turbocharger, lowered ride height, quicker steering ratio, 17-inch Enkei wheels, and Recaro seats embossed with Makinen’s name. Only 2,500 were built to meet homologation requirements.

The Evo VII–IX (2001–2007) moved to the larger CT9A platform and introduced the Active Center Differential (ACD). The Evo VIII MR (2004) was the first MR-suffix Evo (Mitsubishi Racing), featuring Bilstein dampers and BBS wheels; the Evo IX added MIVEC variable valve timing to the 4G63T. The Evo X (2008–2016) was an all-new car on the CY4A platform, with the aluminium 4B11T engine and Mitsubishi’s S-AWC system integrating ACD, Active Yaw Control, ABS and ASC. The Final Edition closed production in April 2016; there is no Evo XI.

WRC heritage: four straight driver’s titles

The Lancer Evolution’s competition record is what elevates it alongside the Subaru Impreza WRX STI as the definitive 1990s rally icon. Tommi Makinen drove four consecutive Drivers’ Championship wins with Mitsubishi using successive Evo generations:

1996 — Tommi Makinen, Drivers’ Championship (Evo III)
1997 — Tommi Makinen, Drivers’ Championship (Evo IV)
1998 — Tommi Makinen, Drivers’ Championship + Mitsubishi Constructors’ Championship (Evo V) — the only Constructors’ title in Mitsubishi’s WRC history
1999 — Tommi Makinen, Drivers’ Championship (Evo VI)

Makinen 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, produced in exactly 2,500 units to satisfy Group A rules. After 1999, the WRC switched to World Rally Car regulations and Mitsubishi’s Group A homologation advantage faded — but the road-going Evo continued evolving for another 17 years, remaining a benchmark AWD performance sedan long after the factory rally programme wound down.

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 and Premium editions. Five of the six sit in B class within a tight 632–664 PI window, which is exactly why Evo build guides for cross-country, dirt, and S1/S2 conversions are so widespread in the FH5 community — the stock cars are nearly identical in class, so the upgrade path determines everything.

Year & Model	PI	Class	Power	Weight	Top speed	0–97 kph	0–161 kph	Lat G	Price
1995 Evo III GSR	632	B	(unconfirmed)	(unconfirmed)	(unconfirmed)	(unconfirmed)	(unconfirmed)	(unconfirmed)	(unconfirmed)
1999 Evo VI GSR	659	B	209 kW	1,280 kg	248.8 kph	4.40 s	11.22 s	0.92	28,000 Cr
2004 Evo VIII MR	664	B	228 kW	1,410 kg	271.5 kph	4.60 s	12.40 s	0.92	31,000 Cr
2006 Evo IX MR	632	B	213 kW	1,490 kg	261.4 kph	4.80 s	12.72 s	0.91	27,000 Cr
2008 Evo X GSR	649	B	228 kW	1,540 kg	252.4 kph	5.00 s	13.40 s	0.92	43,000 Cr
2008 Evo X Welcome Pack	800	A	583 hp	(unconfirmed)	198.8 mph	5.00 s (0–60)	(unconfirmed)	(unconfirmed)	(unconfirmed)

The Evo VI GSR is the lightest at 1,280 kg and the quickest stock launcher at 4.4 s to 97 kph. The Evo VIII MR posts the highest stock top speed (271.5 kph) and highest PI (664). All five autoshow Evos are AWD and fall into Forza’s Modern Rally or Retro Rally category. FH6 stats remain (unconfirmed) until launch on 2026-05-19. Once you’re ready to push beyond B class, check the best S1 cars in Forza Horizon for context on where upgraded Evos typically land.

Four-way FH5 comparison table

Stat	1999 Evo VI GSR	2004 Evo VIII MR	2006 Evo IX MR	2008 Evo X GSR
FH5 PI / Class	659 / B	664 / B	632 / B	649 / B
Power (kW)	209	228	213	228
Weight (kg)	1,280	1,410	1,490	1,540
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Top speed (kph)	248.8	271.5	261.4	252.4
0–97 kph	4.40 s	4.60 s	4.80 s	5.00 s
0–161 kph	11.22 s	12.40 s	12.72 s	13.40 s
Lateral G	0.92	0.92	0.91	0.92
Speed rating	5.6	6.2	5.9	5.7
Handling rating	4.9	5.0	5.1	5.1
Acceleration rating	5.6	5.7	4.7	5.1
Launch rating	3.8	3.1	2.4	2.9
Braking rating	3.8	3.6	3.6	3.7
Offroad rating	5.8	6.0	5.9	6.0
Price (Cr)	28,000	31,000	27,000	43,000
Engine (real)	4G63T 2.0 L turbo I4	4G63T 2.0 L turbo I4	4G63T 2.0 L turbo I4 MIVEC	4B11T 2.0 L turbo I4

Which Evo to pick in Forza Horizon

Stock numbers only tell part of the story — PI scales differently per car when upgraded, and Evo builds in FH5 tend to target S1 (900) or S2 (998) rather than treating B class as the endpoint. For JDM rally and drift builds, the Evo lineup gives you distinct character at every price point.

Best stock B-class racer: Evo VIII MR — highest stock PI (664), highest stock top speed (271.5 kph), and strong 6.2 Speed / 5.7 Acceleration ratings. It is the most-tuned Evo in the FH5 community for dirt and cross-country events.
Lightest and most rally-flavored: Evo VI GSR — 1,280 kg, 4.4 s to 97 kph, the closest thing to the TME in the autoshow and the obvious canvas for a Makinen tribute livery.
Best for newcomers / S2 conversion: Evo IX MR — cheapest at 27,000 Cr. Its Handling and Offroad ratings are solid and it represents good value for a first upgrade project.
Best modern-feel daily-drive: Evo X GSR — the only car in the lineup with the aluminium 4B11T and S-AWC modeled. Heavier (1,540 kg) and slower stock than the VIII MR, but the cleanest chassis for road racing upgrades.
Skip the buy, take the freebie: Evo X Welcome Pack — a pre-tuned A800 build at 583 hp, included with FH5 Deluxe/Premium editions (see Premium vs Standard Edition for FH6 context). You get an upgraded Evo X without spending any credits.

All five autoshow Evos are expected to return in Forza Horizon 6 based on prior-game roster carryover, but the FH6 car list is (unconfirmed) until launch on 2026-05-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in Forza Horizon 5?

Yes. FH5 has six Evo variants in the autoshow: the 1995 Evo III GSR, 1999 Evo VI GSR, 2004 Evo VIII MR, 2006 Evo IX MR, and 2008 Evo X GSR, plus the 2008 Evo X GSR Welcome Pack bundled with Deluxe and Premium editions.

Will the Lancer Evo be in Forza Horizon 6?

The Evo has appeared in every mainline Forza Horizon since FH1 and is widely expected to return in FH6, but the official FH6 car list has not yet been published, so confirmation is (unconfirmed). FH6 launches 2026-05-19.

What engine does the Lancer Evolution have?

Evo I through Evo IX use the iron-block 4G63T 2.0 L turbocharged inline-4. The Evo X (2008–2016) switched to the all-aluminium 4B11T 2.0 L turbo, which shares the GEMA block architecture with Hyundai and Chrysler.

How many WRC titles did the Lancer Evolution win?

Four consecutive Drivers’ Championships (1996–1999) with Tommi Makinen driving the Evo III, IV, V and VI, plus one Constructors’ Championship in 1998 — the only time Mitsubishi won the Constructors’ title.

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 the best Speed and Acceleration ratings of the autoshow Evos. The 1999 Evo VI GSR is the lightest and the most rally-authentic choice.

What is the Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition?

A 2,500-unit special edition launched in March 2000 to celebrate Makinen’s fourth consecutive WRC title. It added a titanium-blade turbocharger, lowered ride height, quicker steering, 17-inch Enkei wheels, and Recaro seats embossed with Makinen logos. The 1999 Evo VI GSR in FH5 is the closest available variant.

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.

Sources

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