How many Tommi Makinen Evos are there?

Launched in 1999, the Tommi Makinen Edition, or TME for short, was a limited run of 2500 cars built from the Evo VI to commemorate rally driver Tommi Makinen’s four world championships at the wheel of a Mitsubishi Lancer.

Are Evo 6 legal in US?

You basically could import the EVO 6 to USA. You won’t be able to drive it “legally” in the streets specially in California since it doesn’t pass most of inspection. You can turn it into a track car that’s what i did with my EK when i got it imported from Japan.

What is the rarest Evo?

The Evo VI Extreme is the rarest Evo of them all, with only 29 being built, which also makes it one of the most collectible.

What Evo did Tommi Makinen drive?

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
He is a four-time World Rally Champion, a series he first won, and then successfully defended, continuously throughout 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999, on all occasions driving the Ralliart Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Is the Evo 7 legal in the US?

Evo 7 or any non-US specifically made models are not legal, by letter of the law: no exception here. However there are few “early”/non-US-specific Evo models “legally” registered.

What is the fastest Evo?

The new world record 4g63 evo 6/7/8/9 7.884 @ 298.71kmh (185.54mph) The run made on 1400awhp (1700hp – 34psi) / 13400rpm @ 1784cc 4 cylinder 4g63. “In September, a new world record will happen again, this time in more power (2150hp – 44psi).”

Is Sti better than EVO?

The turbocharged boxer engine in the WRX makes 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Upgrading to the WRX STI with a 2.5-liter engine would get you 305 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque, making the STI more comparable to the Lancer Evo in terms of pure performance numbers.

Which Evo is illegal in the US?

It’s a stupid law that Canada doesn’t have. Good for them. If you live in the US, you’ll have to wait at least another 11 years to import a seventh generation Mitsubishi Evo.

How many Evo 9 are left?

How old is Tommi?

57 years (June 26, 1964)
Tommi Mäkinen/Age

What car has won the most Rally Championships?

Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Group A Lancia Delta HF Integrale. Lancia is the manufacturer with the most wins in the WRC: 11 world Championship for Manufacturers, with 6 consecutives.

Which is better Evo 4 or Evo 6?

EVO 4, 5 and 6 diffs on the GSR are known to be weak. The diff from an RS is much stronger. From the EVO 7 onwards the rear diff uses the same crown wheel and pinion as the RS diff so these diff are also suitable. They have an alloy casing instead of the cast iron used for the RS diff but they will still be an improvement.

What should I know about tuning an Evo?

Dropping the clutch onto a launch controlled 300bhp motor will require more than a 300bhp clutch, especially if you want the clutch to have a long life. 4. Exhaust systems if your buying a 3inch exhaust system, make sure it is 3inches from start to finish.

Which is Mitsubishi Evo VI Tommi Makinen edition?

Notably, the body came in an exclusive shade of red with special decals, replicating Tommi Makinen’s rally car’s colour scheme. This car is also sometimes referred to as an Evo 6¹/². The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was completely redesigned in 1996.

Is the recirculating valve on a Mitsubishi Evo weak?

EVOs have a tendency to run rich at idle and on part throttle with BOVs. As the boost increase the standard recirculating valve can struggle to stay closed. At this point it’s time to go for an uprated recirculating valve which can be tuned/adjusted. 7. LSD/Diffs EVO 4, 5 and 6 diffs on the GSR are known to be weak.