The Mitsubishi Racing Lancer (code-named MRX09) is a cross-country rally car developed by Mitsubishi Motors for competing in 2009 Dakar rally.[1] "MRX09" stands for Mitsubishi Rally X-Country.[1] The car was built to the FIA's Group T1 rules, and competed in the 2009 Dakar Rally.[1] It has a tubular steel frame with carbon fiber bodywork. Unlike previous Mitsubishi cross-country rally cars, the Racing Lancer's bodywork resembles the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback instead of the Mitsubishi Pajero.[1][2]
| Mitsubishi Racing Lancer | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Also called | MRX09 |
| Production | 2008–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Rally Raid car |
| Layout | Four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Mitsubishi GS platform |
| Related | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,997cc V6 turbodiesel |
| Transmission | Ricardo five-speed sequential, manual[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,475 mm (176.2 in) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78.3 in) |
| Height | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,900 kg (4,190 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution MPR13 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Mitsubishi Introduces new 'Racing Lancer' (MRX09) for the 2009 Dakar", Mitsubishi Motors press release, July 16, 2008
- ^ "Mitsubishi Racing Lancer MRX09 for Dakar 2009", PaulTan.org, July 16, 2008
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