Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
The most aggressive Evo styling. The VIII brought active differentials and the MR variant with bilstein dampers and aluminum roof. A rally car for the road.
Technical Specifications
Production Variant Timeline
5 factory variants produced across the CT9A lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.
Lancer Evolution VIII (JDM)
2003-01~25,000 built- 4G63T 280 PS (JDM restricted)
- Active Center Differential
- Brembo brakes front + rear
- Recaro SRD seats
Evo VIII brought the ACD system from the rally car. Defined the "modern" Evo character.
Lancer Evolution VIII MR (JDM)
2004-02~5,000 built- Aluminum roof (3.5 kg saved)
- Bilstein dampers
- BBS 17-inch forged wheels
- Revised interior
Mid-life refresh with the signature aluminum roof. The most desirable VIII.
Lancer Evolution VIII (USA)
2003~10,000 built- 4G63T 271 hp (non-restricted)
- First Evo sold in USA
- 5-speed manual only
- Brembo brakes
First US-market Evo. The car that introduced the nameplate to American enthusiasts.
Lancer Evolution VIII MR Final Edition
2005~1,500 built- All MR upgrades
- Special Edition badging
- Final VIII production
- Revised interior trim
Final year of VIII production. Build quality was at its peak before the IX arrived.
Lancer Evolution VIII Wagon GT-A (JDM)
2004~2,500 built- Station wagon body
- 4G63T automatic
- Full Evo mechanicals
- JDM-only
The wagon Evo with an automatic transmission. Unloved at the time, now a collector curiosity.
Compatible Parts (26)
Walbro
Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump
$73.66
9 suppliers
DeatschWerks
DeatschWerks 1000cc Injectors (4G63)
$539.78
2 suppliers
Cosworth
Cosworth Intake Manifold (4G63)
$899.00
2 suppliers
HKS
HKS Super Power Flow Intake (Evo)
$149.00
2 suppliers
AMS Performance
AMS Fuel Rail (4G63)
$249.00
3 suppliers
🇺🇸 US Import Status
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII becomes legal to import to the US in 2028 under the 25-year exemption rule.