Mitsubishi Racing Lancer

The Mitsubishi Racing Lancer (code-named MRX09) is a cross-country rally car developed by Mitsubishi Motors for competing in 2009 Dakar rally.^[1] "MRX09" stands for Mitsubishi Rally X-Country.^[1] The car was built to the FIA's Group T1 rules, and competed in the 2009 Dakar Rally.^[1] It has a tubular steel frame with carbon fiber bodywork. Unlike previous Mitsubishi cross-country rally cars, the Racing Lancer's bodywork resembles the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback instead of the Mitsubishi Pajero.^[1][2]

Mitsubishi Racing Lancer
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Also called	MRX09
Production	2008–present
Body and chassis
Class	Rally Raid car
Layout	Four-wheel drive
Platform	Mitsubishi GS platform
Related	Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Powertrain
Engine	2,997cc V6 turbodiesel
Transmission	Ricardo five-speed sequential, manual[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length	4,475 mm (176.2 in)
Width	1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Height	1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Curb weight	1,900 kg (4,190 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution MPR13