Target Audience:
Performance enthusiasts and rally competitors; a homologation special built to satisfy World Rally Championship Group A requirements
Key Strength:
Rally-bred all-wheel-drive performance in a compact sedan platform
Competitors:
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Advantage:
More advanced AWD system with active center differential, Active Yaw Control, and twin-scroll turbocharger for strong mid-range response
Track Record:
Back-to-back WRC drivers' championships for Tommi Makinen in 1998 and 1999 with the Evolution platform
Engine:
4G63T 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled inline-4
Drivetrain:
Full-time all-wheel drive with Active Yaw Control (AYC) and Active Center Differential (ACD)
Braking:
Brembo ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels
Coverage:
Complete service, repair, and overhaul information for all Lancer Evo 6 models
Manual Type:
Workshop / service repair manual
Page Count:
Full factory-level documentation; hundreds of pages covering every system
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download upon completion of payment
Printing:
All pages printable; print only the sections you need and take them to the workshop
Shipping:
None required - no shipping costs, no waiting for a CD or paper manual
Engine:
4G63T engine: complete disassembly, rebuild, and reassembly procedures
Lubrication and Cooling:
Oil system, radiator, water pump, thermostat service
Fuel and Emissions:
Fuel pump, injectors, turbocharger, intercooler, emission controls
Ignition:
Timing, spark plugs, coils, distributor-less ignition system
Clutch and Transmission:
5-speed manual gearbox, clutch overhaul, AYC and ACD systems
Transfer Case and Differentials:
AWD transfer case, front and rear differentials, driveshafts
Suspension:
Front struts, rear multi-link suspension, alignment specifications
Steering:
Hydraulic power steering rack and linkage
Brakes:
Brembo disc brakes, ABS system, master cylinder, bleed procedures
Body and Interior:
Panels, bumpers, trim, glass, seats, dash removal
Heating and Air Conditioning:
HVAC components, refrigerant charging, blower service
Electrical:
Starting, charging, lighting, gauges, ETACS, immobilizer
Wiring:
Complete wiring schematics for all circuits
Diagnostics:
Fault code retrieval (MUT-II), troubleshooting charts, symptom diagnostics
Maintenance:
Scheduled service intervals, fluid capacities, tune-up procedures
Repair:
Step-by-step repair procedures with torque specifications
Overhaul:
Complete rebuild and refurbishment instructions for major components
Special Tools:
Required special service tools listed for each procedure
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, and photos throughout
Schematics:
Full wiring schematics and circuit diagrams
Specifications:
Complete factory specifications and tolerance data for every system
Instructions:
Step-by-step instructions written for professional technicians and DIY owners
Parts Data:
Torque specs, part numbers, and component references included in procedures
Fluids:
Recommended fluid types and capacities for all systems
Wear Items:
Replacement procedures and wear limits for consumable components
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Type:
2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled inline-4, DOHC 16-valve
Bore x Stroke:
85.0 mm x 88.0 mm
Turbocharger:
Mitsubishi TD05HR twin-scroll turbo with titanium-alloy turbine wheel (TME)
Power Output:
Approximately 276 PS (272 hp) at 6,500 rpm
Torque:
Approximately 373 Nm (275 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm
Redline:
Approximately 7,000 rpm
Induction:
Front-mount intercooler with water spray on some variants
Type:
Electronic multi-point fuel injection (ECI-Multi)
Fuel Requirement:
Premium unleaded recommended
Fuel Delivery:
In-tank electric fuel pump with high-flow injectors
Standard Transmission:
5-speed manual gearbox (W5M33)
Optional Transmission:
N/A - 5-speed manual only for the Evo 6
Clutch:
Single dry plate, hydraulic actuation; twin-plate on TME
Drive Configuration:
Full-time all-wheel drive
Active Center Differential (ACD):
Electronically controlled locking center differential with Tarmac, Gravel, and Snow modes
Active Yaw Control (AYC):
Rear differential torque-splitting system for enhanced cornering
Gear Ratios:
Close-ratio gearing optimized for rally and performance driving
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - official NCAP results for this era vary by market and are not specified in the manual
Homologation Safety:
Built to rally-homologation standards with reinforced body shell
ABS:
Anti-lock braking system with ventilated discs all around
Traction Support:
All-wheel-drive traction with ACD/AYC stability assistance
Brakes:
Brembo 4-piston front / 2-piston rear calipers
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags
Seatbelts:
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Structure:
Reinforced RISE body construction
Oil Change:
Every 5,000-7,500 km (3,000-5,000 mi); shortened intervals recommended for hard use
Air Filter:
Inspect regularly; replace as needed
Timing Belt:
Replace at recommended interval; critical on interference 4G63 engine
Spark Plugs:
Replace at scheduled intervals; heat range critical for turbo use
Note:
Exact capacities and grades listed in the manual
Gearbox Oil:
GL-4 gear oil to factory specification
Transfer Case / Differentials:
Gear oil to factory specification; AYC unit requires specified fluid
Coolant:
Long-life ethylene glycol mix per factory ratio
Known Issues / Wear Items
Turbo System:
Monitor boost lines and intercooler piping for leaks
Clutch:
Wear item, especially with modified power levels
AYC Unit:
Fluid changes essential to system reliability
Suspension Bushings:
Common wear item on hard-driven examples
Manufacturer:
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Japan
Platform Heritage:
Evolution line developed from the Lancer for World Rally Championship competition
Predecessor:
Lancer Evolution V (CP9A)
Evolution VI:
Introduced 1999 with WRC Makinen Edition tribute variant and improved cooling
Successor:
Lancer Evolution VII (CT9A), 2001