Introduction
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 was a rally car developed by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. It was used in the World Rally Championship (WRC) season in 2005, and was the successor to the previous Lancer Evolution series. The car was equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and a four-wheel drive system. The car was successful in the 2005 WRC season, with Spanish driver Dani Sordo taking two podium finishes and the car finishing third in the Manufacturers’ Championship.
Engine and Transmission
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, which produced a maximum power output of 300 horsepower at 6500 rpm. The engine was mated to a semi-automatic six-speed transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddleshift. The car was also equipped with a four-wheel drive system which could be adjusted to different settings depending on the terrain and conditions.
Suspension and Braking
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 was equipped with a double wishbone suspension setup at the front and rear. The suspension was adjustable, with dampers and anti-roll bars that could be adjusted for different driving conditions. The car was also fitted with ventilated disc brakes at the front and rear, with a brake balance adjuster for improved braking performance.
Interior and Exterior
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 had a sleek and aerodynamic exterior design. The bodywork was made from lightweight composite materials, which reduced the overall weight of the car. The interior of the car was also equipped with carbon fibre panels, Recaro bucket seats, a racing steering wheel and a digital dashboard display.
Racing Results
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 had a successful season in the World Rally Championship, with Spanish driver Dani Sordo taking two podium finishes and the car finishing third in the Manufacturers’ Championship. The car also won the Rally Japan and Rally of Turkey, and Sordo finished the season in fourth place in the drivers’ standings.
Legacy
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 was the last Mitsubishi rally car to be used in the World Rally Championship, as the company withdrew from the championship at the end of the season. The car was a successful and popular model, and helped to cement Mitsubishi’s reputation as a top-class rally car manufacturer.
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The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 had a sleek and aerodynamic exterior design.
The interior of the car was also equipped with carbon fibre panels, Recaro bucket seats, a racing steering wheel and a digital dashboard display.
The car was also fitted with ventilated disc brakes at the front and rear, with a brake balance adjuster for improved braking performance.
The car was equipped with a double wishbone suspension setup at the front and rear.
The engine was mated to a semi-automatic six-speed transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddleshift.
The car was successful in the 2005 WRC season, with Spanish driver Dani Sordo taking two podium finishes.
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, which produced a maximum power output of 300 horsepower at 6500 rpm.
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 had a successful season in the World Rally Championship, with Spanish driver Dani Sordo taking two podium finishes.
The car was also equipped with a four-wheel drive system which could be adjusted to different settings depending on the terrain and conditions.
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 was the last Mitsubishi rally car to be used in the World Rally Championship.