Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 0–60 Times
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 38 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 4 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution RS Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 102.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Sedan, which took 5.89 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.42 seconds at 92.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 38 verified production tests of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.91 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.60 seconds at 101.21 mph.
Separately, 4 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, led by the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Vishnu Performance Systems Stage 3 Sedan at 3.40 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 4.30sec 2005 RS Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 4.91sec Across 38 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.40sec 2003 Vishnu Performance Systems Stage 3 Sedan · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 13.60sec @ 101.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.89sec 2002 VII Sedan
Across 38 verified production runs, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ranges from 4.30 to 5.89 seconds 0–60, with a 4.91-second average. 4 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Performance Overview
Built from 2000 to 2015, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution centered its performance identity on turbocharged four-cylinder power, all-wheel drive traction, and compact sedan packaging. Across 42 verified tests spanning those years, 0-60 times range from 3.4 to 5.89 seconds, with a 13.5-second average quarter-mile at 102.2 mph. Early data begins with the 2000 VI RS-2 Sedan at 4.3 seconds to 60 mph, then moves into the CT9A VII-IX era (2001-2007), where the 4G63/4G63T engine family produced 271-286 hp and established the model's quickest results.
That CT9A period contains the overall peak: the 2003 Vishnu Performance Systems Stage 3 Sedan at 3.4 seconds to 60 mph and 11.6 seconds at 120 mph in the quarter-mile. Production trims in the same era were generally slower but still consistently in the low-to-mid-4-second range, while the 2002 VII Sedan's 5.89-second run marks the slow end of the dataset. The final chapter is the CZ4A Evolution X (2008-2015), which shifted to the 4B11T turbo four with 291-303 hp. In this generation, tested trims included GSR, MR, MR Touring, SE, and Final Edition sedans, with the 2015 Final Edition Sedan at 4.4 seconds standing as the quickest current-generation result. Throughout its run, the Evolution remained exclusively gasoline-powered.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 0–60 Times by Generation: CT9A to CZ4A
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ4A | 2008–2016 | 5.00s | 4.40s — 2015 Final Edition Sedan | 16 | The CZ4A generation (2008–2016) averaged 5.00 seconds to 60 mph across 16 production tests, led by the 2015 Final Edition Sedan at 4.40 seconds. Output ranged from 291 to 303 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| CT9A | 2001–2007 | 4.85s | 4.30s — 2005 RS Sedan | 20 | The CT9A generation (2001–2007) averaged 4.85 seconds to 60 mph across 20 production tests, led by the 2005 RS Sedan at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 271 to 286 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 4 results from 4 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
CZ4A 2008–2016
Avg 0–60 5.00s
Fastest 4.40s
Tests 16
2015 Final Edition Sedan
The CZ4A generation (2008–2016) averaged 5.00 seconds to 60 mph across 16 production tests, led by the 2015 Final Edition Sedan at 4.40 seconds. Output ranged from 291 to 303 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
CT9A 2001–2007
Avg 0–60 4.85s
Fastest 4.30s
Tests 20
2005 RS Sedan
The CT9A generation (2001–2007) averaged 4.85 seconds to 60 mph across 20 production tests, led by the 2005 RS Sedan at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 271 to 286 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 4 results from 4 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
38 production tests + 4 modified · 10 years ▾
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
3 production runs Avg 0–60 4.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.60 sec
Production Tests 3
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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Sedan
4.40sec 0–60
13.30s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 303 hp
- Torque
- 305 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 38 production runs
#19
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Sedan
4.90sec 0–60
13.70s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 291 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,641 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 22 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 38 production runs
#25
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Sedan
5.10sec 0–60
13.80s ¼ mi @ 99.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 291 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,641 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 38 production runs
How we verify Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution performance FAQs
10 questions For 2015, the quickest verified Lancer Evolution is the Final Edition Sedan at 4.4 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a 13.3-second quarter-mile at 104 mph. The 2015 MR Sedan is slower on record, posting 4.9 and 5.1 seconds to 60 mph across two tests.
The quickest Lancer Evolution on record is the 2003 Vishnu Performance Systems Stage 3 Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. It is also the fastest Evo in the quarter-mile, running 11.6 seconds at 120 mph. That car is heavily modified rather than a factory-stock production example.
The fastest stock Lancer Evolution on record is the 2003 Vishnu Performance Systems Stage 1 Plus Sedan at 4.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. Across all 42 Evo tests, the overall quickest car is faster at 3.4 seconds, but that result comes from a heavily modified Stage 3 build rather than a stock production-spec car.
The CZ4A-generation Lancer Evolution X averages 5.0 seconds from 0-60 mph across 16 verified tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.4 seconds, set by the 2015 Final Edition Sedan. Power for this generation ranges from 291 to 303 hp, and every recorded example uses a turbocharged gasoline engine.
The CT9A-generation Lancer Evolution, covering the Evo VII through Evo IX, averages 4.72 seconds from 0-60 mph across 24 tests. The quickest CT9A on record is the 2003 Vishnu Performance Systems Stage 3 Sedan at 3.4 seconds. Recorded power spans 271 to 286 hp, all with turbocharged gasoline engines.
The fastest Evolution X on record is the 2015 Final Edition Sedan, reaching 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. That makes it the quickest CZ4A-generation Evo in verified testing. Within the Evo X family, the generation average is 5.0 seconds across 16 runs, so the Final Edition sits well ahead of the typical result.
The 2015 Final Edition is clearly quicker. It reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, while the 2015 MR Sedan recorded 4.9 seconds in one test and 5.1 seconds in another. The Final Edition also leads in the quarter-mile, running 13.3 seconds at 104 mph versus 13.7 to 13.8 seconds for the MR.
Across popular trims, the MR Sedan averages 5.01 seconds from 0-60 mph over 10 tests, while the GSR Sedan averages 5.0 seconds over 7 tests. The best MR run is 4.5 seconds, compared with a best of 4.6 seconds for the GSR. In practice, their straight-line pace is extremely close.
Across 42 verified Lancer Evolution tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.83 seconds. That figure reflects the full range of recorded runs on the page. Looking by generation, the CT9A cars average 4.72 seconds, while the later CZ4A Evolution X averages 5.0 seconds over 16 tests.
The average quarter-mile time for the Lancer Evolution is 13.5 seconds at 102.2 mph across 42 tests. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 11.6 seconds at 120 mph by the 2003 Vishnu Performance Systems Stage 3 Sedan. For a current-year reference, the 2015 Final Edition runs 13.3 seconds at 104 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can do, not a single marketing claim.
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