The Evolution VII broke a decade of Evo tradition: it was the first Evolution ever offered with an automatic — the 'GT-A,' with fuzzy-logic shift mapping that adapted to the driver's own habits.
Median 194 hp across 266 similar cars
Lead trim: GSR
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FactThe Evolution VII broke a decade of Evo tradition: it was the first Evolution ever offered with an automatic — the 'GT-A,' with fuzzy-logic shift mapping that adapted to the driver's own habits.
Built August 2001 – January 2003 on the larger Lancer Cedia platform, the first ground-up redesign since the Evolution IV. Added a newly developed Active Center Differential (ACD) alongside the carried-over AYC, and introduced the GT-A, the first automatic-only Evolution. Power stayed capped at 280 PS under Japan's gentleman's agreement; torque rose.
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VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERThe Evolution VII broke a decade of Evo tradition: it was the first Evolution ever offered with an automatic — the 'GT-A,' with fuzzy-logic shift mapping that adapted to the driver's own habits.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERRed paint on an Evo VI means one thing: only the Tommi Mäkinen Edition got it, reserved for the car that wore the rally champion's name.
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSR | 2001–2003 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 276 hp | 282 lb-ft | — | AWD | manual | — |
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The Evolution VII broke a decade of Evo tradition: it was the first Evolution ever offered with an automatic — the 'GT-A,' with fuzzy-logic shift mapping that adapted to the driver's own habits.
Red paint on an Evo VI means one thing: only the Tommi Mäkinen Edition got it, reserved for the car that wore the rally champion's name.
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