10 December 1999, Tokyo: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to launch a limited series model to commemorate rally ace Tommi Makinen's (*1)prodigious feat of winning his fourth consecutive Drivers' Championship in this year's World Rally Championship. The LANCER Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition will go on sale at Galant dealerships throughout Japan on Saturday 8 January 2000 at a manufacturer's recommended retail price in Tokyo of 3,278,000yen for the GSR and of 2,598,000yen for the RS trim levels.

In response to this news, Tommi Makinen said, "Wow. To have a car named after yourself. That's something else. Over the years, I have made a number of suggestions for the LANCER Evolution series, stressing the importance of making it easy to control and fun to drive and ride, as well as giving it high levels of performance. The LANCER Evolution realizes a beautiful balance between all performance parameters and it really provided me with the perfect car to re-write the WRC record book. I would just like to say that anyone who buys the LANCER Evolution has made the "Right Choice".

(*1) Born in Jyvaskyla, Finland on 24 June 1964; 35 years old. WRC debut was the 1000 Lakes Rally in 1987. Came to the fore in 1990 driving a GALANT VR-4 Group N machine to 3^rd place in the FIA Cup Ranking. After joining Mitsubishi Ralliart Team in 1995, has won the WRC Driver's Championship four years in a row since 1996. His total of 19 WRC victories places him third in all-time winners. He renewed his contract with Ralliart in October and will drive LANCER Evolution Group A machine in the 2000 season when he is aiming to re-write his own record book, to make it five Drivers' Championships in row and to help Mitsubishi Ralliart to the Manufacturers Championship.

Powered by Mitsubishi's 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC intercooler/turbocharged unit, the production LANCER Evolution VI sports sedan has been tuned and set up for optimum performance on tarmac and features interior and exterior trim reflecting a WRC motif.

1. A high-response titanium turbocharger gives better low-end and mid-range torque, using a smaller, shape-optimized compressor wheel. (Standard on GSR; factory option on RS)
2. The tarmac suspension is tuned to give improved initial response on tarmac surfaces. (Standard on GSR; factory option on RS)
3. Quick-steer gear ratios, standard on the LANCER Evolution VI RS, are also standard on GSR.
4. A new muffler uses a single large bore circular tailpipe for improved and quieter performance.
5. The front strut tower bar, standard on the LANCER Evolution VI RS, is also standard on GSR.

1. The front bumper features a new powerful design that improves aerodynamics and lowers air intake temperature to stabilize power output characteristics.
2. The front bumper extension brings further improvements to aerodynamic performance with redesigned airflow ducting.
3. 17-inch alloy wheels share the same design as on Mitsubishi's WRC Group-A works car. (Standard on GSR; factory option on RS)
4. A Special Coloring Package that reproduces Mitsubishi WRC Group-A works car detailing available as option on GSR. The package comprises:
   WRC stripe, Ralliart decals (on ends of front and rear bumpers), Mitsubishi 3-diamond decal on ends of rear spoiler), upper wing section of rear spoiler finished in white, rear panel garnish, body-keyed door sashes, amber front indicator lenses, door handles finished in black.
5. New Passion Red and Canal Blue liveries join Scotia White, Satellite Silver and Pyrenean Black to bring the choice of body colors up to five. (Special Coloring Package in Passion Red only)

1. Recarro bucket seats using red fabric / EcsaineR suede upholstery embroidered with Tommi Makinen logo are standard on GSR.
2. Dashboard is finished in black with red lettering. Instrument dial faces use exclusive colors.
3. MOMO steering wheel and gear stick knob and boot are trimmed in red-stitch leather.

(1) Monthly sales target: 2,500 units

(2) Available at: Galant dealerships throughout Japan