length MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VIII 2004 Workshop Manual

31DRIVE CONTROL – Front suspension, Rear suspension, Wheels, Tyres
SECTION 3
DRIVE CONTROL
CONTENTS
Front suspension....................................31
Rear suspension .....................................31Wheels and Tyres ...................................31
Front suspension
Roadholding has been improved by the adoption of Bilstein shock absorbers.
(GRS: Standard; RS: Optional)
Notes :
* Bilstein are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of shock absorbers, and their products are used in racing vehicles
worldwide.
Rear suspension
• Roadholding has been improved by the adoption of Bilstein shock absorbers.
(GRS: Standard; RS: Optional)
•The specifications of the coil springs have been changed. (GSR)
Specifications
ItemLancer Evolution VIII MR GSRLancer Evolution VIII GSR
Wire diameter mm12
Average diameter mm88
Free length mm277287
Wheels and Tyres
BBS lightweight forged alloy wheels are provided as an option,
which reduces the unsprung weight. Fitting these BBS lightweight
wheels allows the Bilstein shock absorbers to display their fullrange of performance.
Note:
See “Section 8 Main Equipment” for detailed specifications.

81REFERENCE MATERIAL – MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 8
REFERENCE MATERIAL
CONTENTS
Main specifications.................................81
Detailed specifications ...........................84Main equipment ......................................86
Cold climate specifications ...................88
Main Specifications
These Main Specifications are based on submitted data, and may therefore differ from the actual equipment.
The
symbol indicates specifications which have changed from the previous model.
Vehicle name and modelMitsubishi GHCT9A
Chassis name and typeMitsubishi CT9A
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motor Corporation
CategoryNormal
UsePassenger
Body shapeSaloon
Engine type4G63
Capacity cc1997
GHCT9A
GHCT9AItem
SNDFZSJDFZSJGFZ
Classification No.È079, 080, 085, 086,
091, 092, 097, 098083, 084, 089,
090, 095, 096,
099~102105, 106, 109,
110, 113, 114,
117, 118119
Vehicle length mm4490
Vehicle width mm1770
Vehicle height mm1450
Wheelbase mm2625
Front15001515¨¨
Dimensions
Track mm
Rear15001515¨¨
WeightSee weight chart
Left50˚PerformanceMax.
angle ofstability
Right50˚
Wheel alignmentFront 2 drive – Rear 2 drive
Front
Other
Tyre
size
Rear
205/65R15 94H235/45ZR17¨¨
Note :
See Weight Chart for relationships between classification numbers and equipment.

02GENERAL MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMGHCT9A
SNDFZSJDFZSJGFZ
ClassOrdinary
UsePassenger
vehicle
Body
shapeSaloon
4490
1770
1450
Vehicle length mm
Vehicle width mmVehicle height mm
Distance between axles mm
2625
Front1515*1,
1500*21515*1Distance between
wheels mm
Rear1515*1,
1500*21515*1
Minimum ground clearance mm140
Length1880
Width1425
Interior dimensions
mm
Height1185
Front825
Dimensions
Body overhang mm
Rear875
Toein mm0±2
Camber *31º 00´ ±30´ or 2º 00´ ±30´
Castor3º 55´ ±30´
Front
wheels
King pin angle13º 45´
Toein mm3 ±2Rear
wheels
Camber1º 00´ ±30´
Driving
devices
Tyre size205/65R15 94H
235/45ZR17235/45ZR17
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
Notes
1. *1 in the case of vehicles fitted with 17 inch tyres *2 in the case of vehicles fitted with 15 inch tyres
2.*3 it is possible to select from 3 types of camber. This is be set to 1˚ 00´ ±30´ when shipped from the factory.