1999 Mitsubishi Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition

The Evo VI TME needs no introduction whatsoever. It was the last of the pure homologation Evos – road cars built in specific quantities to qualify for use in motorsport’s Group A and N categories – and the last based on the smaller, lighter, second-generation Lancer bodyshell. Built to celebrate Mäkinen’s 1999 World Rally Championship win (his fourth in a row), it is arguably the most sought-after of all Evolutions due to its dynamics, rarity and sheer driving thrills.

This particular example is one of only 244 ever produced in black and is build number 621 of a total run of 3020 units. Originally a Japan-delivered car, it was imported and complied in 2008 and has been with its current owner for 12 years. Meticulously prepared and maintained, this is a car that thrives both on the track and the street. Its next custodian can make the decision to turn it into a fully-fledged motorsport weapon or simply enjoy it on the road.

Under the bonnet sits a fettled Evo IX crate engine with forged internals and rebuilt head, putting out 250kw on 98 RON to all four wheels, safely tuned to allow the brand-new engine to be run-in but built for serious horsepower should its next owner desire. And for super-fast, precise gearchanges, an Albins dog box and billet PPG diff tube has been installed, mated to a MFactory front differential and Cusco rear differential. As you can tell by now, this car has been built to an impressive standard and was very much a “no expense spared” exercise.

Vehicle Details:

• Build: 12/99
• VIN: 6UP000CP9A0200816
• Registration: RLY065 (SA historic registration)
• Odometer: 150,448 kilometres
• MA Logbook: 20140579
• Vehicle ID: 40703
• MA Classification: Group 3E

Specification:
• Evo IX 2.0L engine (brand new)
• Forged internals and rebuilt head (Chris Milton Engine Developments)
• 7.5lt winged and baffled sump
• FP red turbocharger
• Aluminium radiator
• Albins five speed, straight cut dog box with billet shift cable bushes
• MFactory helical LSD front differential
• Cusco LSD rear differential
• Stainless 3 inch exhaust (can be straight through for racing or road compliant)
• Upgraded hi-flow fuel system with Aeroflow hoses (to support E85 and big power)
• 5lt surge tank and twin Bosch 044 fuel pumps
• Link G4+ computer with data logging
• Lightweight battery (with cut-off isolator)
• Autometer Pro-comp boost gauge
• Genuine Defi gauges (oil temp, water temp and pressure)
• 50mm DMS suspension (re-valved at Supashock)
• Full Ralliart solid bushes throughout entire driveline
• Slotted rotors front and rear (brand new) and new pads
• Original Enkei wheels (fully restored)
• Bridgestone Potenza RE003 tyres (235/45/17)
• Retrimmed/restored Momo steering wheel

A considerable spares package is included with the sale, encompassing a set of lightweight race wheels, front and rear differentials, sports steering wheel with quick-release boss kit as well as the car’s standard suspension and delivery books from Japan.

The proposition of this car is incredibly compelling: it has the potential to be a front-running tarmac rally competitor or an exceptionally capable daily drive. Either way you look at it, the “bang for buck” that this impressive Evo delivers is absolutely off the charts.