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Mitsubishi Racing Lancer

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Mitsubishi Racing Lancer
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
Also calledMRX09
Production2008–present
Body and chassis
ClassRally Raid car
LayoutFour-wheel drive
PlatformMitsubishi GS platform
RelatedMitsubishi Pajero Evolution
Mitsubishi Lancer
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Powertrain
Engine2,997cc V6 turbodiesel
TransmissionRicardo five-speed sequential, manual[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length4,475 mm (176.2 in)
Width1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Height1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Curb weight1,900 kg (4,190 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMitsubishi Pajero Evolution MPR13

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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Mitsubishi Introduces new 'Racing Lancer' (MRX09) for the 2009 Dakar", Mitsubishi Motors press release, July 16, 2008
  2. ^ "Mitsubishi Racing Lancer MRX09 for Dakar 2009", PaulTan.org, July 16, 2008
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