2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

Widely regarded as the ultimate road-going Evo, the Tommi Mäkinen Edition (TME) was built to celebrate Mitsubishi’s legendary run of WRC victories with four-time World Rally Champion Tommi Mäkinen. Today, the TME stands as one of the most collectible Japanese performance icons of its era—raw, analogue, and engineered for pure driver involvement.

This example is an exceptionally rare UK-supplied Mitsubishi-Ralliart car, one of just 212 official UK imports, and even more significantly, it is one of only 50 Individually numbered examples finished in Passion Red, the most desirable specification. Presented as Number 27, confirmed by its original plaque, this TME enjoys a particularly sought-after factory configuration, including the Special Colour Package (SCP) with the iconic WRC-style TME livery.

KEY DETAILS:

Model: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition

Year: 2001

Specification: UK-Supplied Mitsubishi-Ralliart Import (1 of 212)

Special Edition: No. 27 of 50 in Passion Red

Colour: Passion Red (with SCP Livery)

Upholstery: TME Black/Red Sports Interior

Mileage: 42,000m

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

Drivetrain: AWD

Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged 4G63

Status: Collector-grade specification

FACTORY OPTIONS:

- Special Colour Package (Ralliart Livery)

- Ralliart Mudflaps

- TME Reclining Recaro Bucket Seats

- Momo Steering Wheel in Black Leather with Red Stitching

UK-SPEC FEATURES:

- UK Service Books

- Correct MPH Speecdometer

- Odometer in Miles

- Unleaded Spec Fuel Restrictor

- Integrated Rear Fog Light

- Cold Climate Battery & Alternator

PERFORMANCE & DRIVING:

2.0L Turbocharged 4G63 engine

276 bhp (officially quoted) – widely known to be conservative

Close-ratio 5-speed manual

Helical Front Limited Slip Differential

Brembo 4-pot performance brake system

Active Yaw Control (AYC)

10mm lower suspension with revised dampers (compared to non TME)

Rally-honed chassis tuning unique to the TME

Quicker steering rack and revised titanium turbo for sharper response

The Tommi Mäkinen Edition delivers one of the most engaging driving experiences of any homologation special—fast, communicative, and unmistakably motorsport-bred.

EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS:

Passion Red paint with factory SCP livery

UK-numbered edition plaque (No. 27)

Red Ralliart mudflaps

TME front bumper with larger openings

Lightweight 17-inch Gloss White Enkei wheels

High-rise rear spoiler

Trademark WRC-style stance and presence

INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS:

Black and red TME Recaro seats

Momo steering wheel

Red stitching and TME-specific seat fabric

Rally-focused driving position

Lightweight, purposeful cabin

WHY THIS CAR IS SPECIAL:

Genuine UK-Supplied Ralliart Example – far more desirable and documented than grey imports

One of Only 50 UK Individually Numbered Cars in Passion Red – this is the specification every collector wants

No. 27 – confirmed by original plaque

SCP (Special Colour Package) – includes livery and black door handles

Optional Ralliart mudflaps

Represents the pinnacle of Mitsubishi’s factory rally specials

Considered one of the greatest driver’s cars of the 1990s–2000s