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==Evolution VI==
The EVO VI's changes mainly focused on cooling, once again, and engine durability. It recieved a larger intercooler, larger oil cooler, and new pistons, along with a titanium-aluminide turbine wheel for the RS model, which was a first in a production car. Also, the EVO VI recieved new bodywork yet again, with the most easily spotted change in the front bumper where the huge foglights were reduced in size and moved to the corners for better airflow. A new model was added to the GSR and RS lineup; known as the RS2, it was an RS with a few of the GSR's options.
Yet another special edition EVO VI was also relased in 1999: the Tommi Mäkinen edition, named after Finnish rally driver [[Tommi Mäkinen]]. It featured Recaro seats, 17" wheels, a MOMO steering wheel and shift knob, and came in an exclusive shade of red with special decals, replicating Mäkinen's rally car's color scheme.
==Evolution VII==▼
It was during the EVO VI's model run that American car enthusiasts, who had been previously denied the Evolution models, began to clamor for its introduction to the States. This was primarily due to exposure of the Evolutions in movies, [[anime | anime shows]] like [[Initial D]], and video games such as the [[Gran Turismo_(game)| Gran Turismo]] series.
▲==Evolution VII==
In 2001, the Mitsubishi decided to race in the WRC class instead of the Group A class, and thus did not need to follow homologation rules. The EVO VII was based on the larger Lancer Cedia platform and as a result gained more weight over the EVO VI, but made up for this with multiple important chassis tweaks. The biggest change was the addition of an active center differential and a more effective limited-slip differential, while a front helical limited-slip differential was added. Torque was increased again to 284lb-ft. with engine tweaks that allowed greater airflow, and horsepower stayed the same at 276hp.
==Evolution VIII==
The Evolution was changed again in 2003, this time sporting Super Active Yaw Control to handle traction and a 6-speed manual gearbox. It was also the first Evolution to come to America, spurred by the astounding success of the [[Subaru Impreza WRX]] which had been released there just three years prior. It was avaliable with 276hp in three trims: standard, RS (devoid of all excess components, such as wing, carpets, and radio) and MR, which came with a new "vortex generator" (a set of ridges above the rear window to improve aerodynamics). Both RS and MR Editions came with a revised limited-slip front differential.
In the [[United Kingdom]],
==Evolution IX==
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