{"id":55613,"date":"2026-02-23T08:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T07:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/?p=55613"},"modified":"2026-03-01T10:30:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:30:58","slug":"lancer-evolution-iv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/lancer-evolution-iv\/","title":{"rendered":"Lancer evolution IV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"55613\" class=\"elementor elementor-55613\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f5050e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9f5050e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c895b8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c895b8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- TOPRANK EUROPE \u2013 NEWS & TOPICS (Elementor HTML 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models reach the <span class=\"tre-strong\">30-year<\/span> milestone \u2014 a threshold that can unlock \u201chistoric\/collection\u201d\n            routes in many countries (rules depend on your local regulations).\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-pillrow\">\n            <span class=\"tre-pill\"><b>Year:<\/b> 1996 (30 years in 2026)<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tre-pill\"><b>Chassis:<\/b> CN9A<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tre-pill\"><b>Engine:<\/b> 4G63T 2.0 turbo<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tre-pill\"><b>Key tech:<\/b> AYC (GSR)<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-facts\">\n            <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n              <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">New generation<\/div><\/div>\n              <p class=\"tre-factText\">Evo IV moved to the redesigned Lancer platform and changed layout to improve balance.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n              <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">AYC introduced<\/div><\/div>\n              <p class=\"tre-factText\">AYC (Active Yaw Control) first appeared on the Evo IV GSR and became an Evo signature.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n              <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">Evo III vs IV vs V<\/div><\/div>\n              <p class=\"tre-factText\">III = older generation, IV = AYC + new layout, V = widebody & track changes for the evolving rally era.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n              <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">WRC success<\/div><\/div>\n              <p class=\"tre-factText\">The Evo IV won multiple WRC rallies with Tommi M\u00e4kinen (1997 season highlight).<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-ctas\">\n            <a class=\"tre-btn tre-btnPrimary\" href=\"\/fr\/japan-purchase-service\/\">Find an Evo IV in Japan<\/a>\n            <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/auction-purchase\/\">Auction purchase service<\/a>\n            <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/contact\/\">Talk to Toprank Europe<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tre-heroRight\">\n          <!-- Replace with your own Evo IV photo hosted on toprankeurope.com for best reliability -->\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tre-heroImg\" src=\"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image_3382118_26.jpg\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV (placeholder image)\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          <div class=\"tre-heroOverlay\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- CONTENT -->\n    <div class=\"tre-content\">\n\n      <aside class=\"tre-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n        <div class=\"tre-tocTitle\">On this page<\/div>\n        <a href=\"#why30\">1) Why 30 years matters (Europe)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#specs\">2) Evo IV specs (JDM)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#trims\">3) RS vs GSR: what changes<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#vs3\">4) Evo IV vs Evo III<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#vs5\">5) Evo IV vs Evo V<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#jdmspec\">6) What makes JDM spec special<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#baselancer\">7) Evo IV vs base Lancer<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#rally\">8) Rally history & palmar\u00e8s<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#toprank\">9) Why buy with Toprank Europe<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a>\n      <\/aside>\n\n      <main class=\"tre-main\">\n\n        <section id=\"why30\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">1) Why 30 years matters <span>for import & registration in Europe<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            In many European countries, the <span class=\"tre-strong\">30-year<\/span> threshold can unlock \u201chistoric\/collection\u201d routes that may simplify paperwork\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">if the car is in historically correct\/original condition<\/span>.\n            In France, for example, the Service-Public guidance states a \u201ccarte grise de collection\u201d is possible for vehicles over 30 years old, no longer produced,\n            and not technically modified. (See Sources below.)\n          <\/p>\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Important<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Rules vary by country and by vehicle condition. If you want, we can tailor an Evo IV import plan for your exact destination and intended use.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"specs\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">2) Evo IV specs <span>the quick enthusiast overview<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Evo IV (1996\u20131998) is built on the CN9A platform and powered by the 2.0L turbocharged <span class=\"tre-strong\">4G63T<\/span>.\n            Output is commonly quoted at the Japanese \u201cgentlemen\u2019s agreement\u201d level (280 PS \/ 276 hp) depending on source and market references.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Evo IV specs overview\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Item<\/th>\n                <th>Typical Evo IV (JDM reference)<\/th>\n                <th>Why it matters<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Moteur<\/td>\n                <td>4G63T 2.0L turbo (inline-4)<\/td>\n                <td>Iconic tuning platform with huge parts support<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Power \/ torque<\/td>\n                <td>~280 PS (JDM cap) \/ ~353 Nm (varies by listing)<\/td>\n                <td>Strong mid-range + rally-bred response<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Drivetrain<\/td>\n                <td>Full-time AWD<\/td>\n                <td>Traction and confidence on road and circuit<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Key tech<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"tre-strong\">AYC<\/span> standard on GSR<\/td>\n                <td>Yaw control helps rotation and cornering stability<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Body width<\/td>\n                <td>~1690 mm (narrow-body era)<\/td>\n                <td>V is the \u201cwidebody jump\u201d (see below)<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Layout change (big Evo IV milestone)<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Evo IV rotated the engine\/transaxle layout to improve weight balance (often described as a major engineering step compared to Evo I\u2013III).\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"trims\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">3) RS vs GSR <span>two characters, one legend<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            JDM Evo IV is commonly found in <span class=\"tre-strong\">RS<\/span> and <span class=\"tre-strong\">GSR<\/span>.\n            Think of RS as \u201cmotorsport base \/ lighter spec\u201d, and GSR as \u201croad performance with tech\u201d.\n          <\/p>\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">GSR:<\/span> AYC-equipped, more comfort\/sport interior equipment (street-focused performance).<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">RS:<\/span> more \u201ccompetition-minded\u201d spec (weight-saving tendencies depending on exact configuration).<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"vs3\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">4) Evo IV vs Evo III <span>what changed<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Evo IV is the start of the \u201cnew generation\u201d evolution: redesigned platform and a different engineering direction.\n          <\/p>\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Evo III vs Evo IV\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Topic<\/th>\n                <th>Evo III<\/th>\n                <th>Evo IV<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Generation<\/td>\n                <td>Earlier Lancer platform (Evo I\u2013III era)<\/td>\n                <td>New platform (CN9A) + reworked layout<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Signature tech<\/td>\n                <td>Traditional AWD\/LSD approach<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"tre-strong\">AYC introduced on GSR<\/span><\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Driving feel<\/td>\n                <td>Raw, mechanical, classic homologation feel<\/td>\n                <td>More \u201cmodern Evo\u201d rotation and stability thanks to AYC<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"vs5\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">5) Evo IV vs Evo V <span>widebody and rally-era evolution<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Evo V is the \u201cwidebody jump\u201d and a response to the changing rally environment of the late 1990s.\n            Mitsubishi Motors\u2019 own WRC history pages explain the motivation: Group A Evo IV was narrower than the new WRC maximum width, so Mitsubishi expanded the production width for the next generation.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Evo IV vs Evo V\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Topic<\/th>\n                <th>Evo IV<\/th>\n                <th>Evo V<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Carrosserie<\/td>\n                <td>Narrow-body (~1690 mm)<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"tre-strong\">Widebody (~1770 mm class)<\/span><\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Chassis focus<\/td>\n                <td>New gen platform + AYC launch<\/td>\n                <td>More stability\/grip from width\/track changes<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Market identity<\/td>\n                <td>First \u201cmodern layout\u201d Evo<\/td>\n                <td>The aggressive-looking widebody Evo many people picture instantly<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"jdmspec\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">6) What makes JDM Evo IV special <span>why enthusiasts hunt Japan cars<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            When people say \u201cJDM Evo\u201d, they usually mean:\n          <\/p>\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Correct trim mix:<\/span> RS\/GSR configurations that match Japan market lineup.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Auction transparency:<\/span> structured inspection culture (auction sheets, grading, mileage systems).<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Parts culture:<\/span> Japan has deep ecosystem for correct maintenance and period parts.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Toprank note<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              For classic Evos, the biggest risk is not \u201cspec\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s condition: rust\/structure, tuning quality, and repair history.\n              That\u2019s why we focus on inspection notes and the right evidence before buying.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"baselancer\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">7) Evo IV vs base Lancer <span>what makes it a true homologation special<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Evo IV starts from the Lancer platform, but the Evo is a performance program \u2014 engine, AWD hardware, chassis, and aero focus are fundamentally different from a base commuter Lancer.\n          <\/p>\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Turbo AWD powertrain<\/span> built for rally performance<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Chassis and drivetrain upgrades<\/span> (including AYC on GSR)<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Motorsport DNA<\/span> proven in rally environments<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"rally\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">8) Rally history & palmar\u00e8s <span>Evo IV in the WRC era<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Mitsubishi\u2019s official motorsports recap for the 1997 WRC season states Tommi M\u00e4kinen took <span class=\"tre-strong\">four wins<\/span> that year:\n            Rally Portugal, Rally Catalunya (Spain), Rally Argentina, and the 1,000 Lakes Rally (Finland). The same page notes this included Mitsubishi Motors\u2019 first asphalt rally victory (Catalunya, held as all-tarmac for the first time). (See Sources.)\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Why this matters for the Evo IV story<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Evo IV isn\u2019t just a \u201ccool road car\u201d. It\u2019s part of a championship era where the Evolution line helped win multiple driver titles across 1996\u20131999.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"toprank\">\n          <div class=\"tre-bottomCta\">\n            <h3>Want to source an Evo IV from Japan the right way?<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"tre-p\" style=\"margin:0;\">\n              Toprank Europe combines Japan sourcing capability with a European company and local communication.\n              We filter by condition first (rust\/structure, sheet notes, history), then spec, then budget \u2014 so you avoid \u201ccheap cars that become expensive\u201d.\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"tre-ctas\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n              <a class=\"tre-btn tre-btnPrimary\" href=\"\/fr\/japan-purchase-service\/\">Start an Evo IV search<\/a>\n              <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/auction-purchase\/\">Achat aux ench\u00e8res<\/a>\n              <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/contact\/\">Contactez-nous<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"sources\" class=\"tre-links\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">Sources <span>for key claims in this article<\/span><\/h2>\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitsubishi-motors.com\/en\/brand\/motorsports\/wrc\/1997\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mitsubishi Motors \u2013 WRC 1997 recap (wins listed)<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitsubishi-motors.com\/en\/brand\/motorsports\/wrc\/1998\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mitsubishi Motors \u2013 WRC 1998 recap (width\/next-gen reasoning)<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Evolution IV overview (layout rotation, AYC on GSR, RS\/GSR concept)<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/toprankglobal.jp\/news\/93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Toprank Global \u2013 Evo IV AYC explanation (context)<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.gouv.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits\/F1925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">France: Service-Public \u2013 Carte grise v\u00e9hicule de collection (30 years rule)<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ffve.org\/nos-services\/obtenir-une-attestation-ffve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FFVE \u2013 Attestation for collection registration (France)<\/a><\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Replace the hero image<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              For perfect reliability (no broken images), replace the placeholder image with a photo hosted in your toprankeurope.com Media Library.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n      <\/main>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News &#038; Topics \u2022 JDM Rally Legends Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV (1996)The \u201cAYC revolution\u201d \u2014 specs, JDM differences, and why 30 years matters in Europe The Lancer Evolution IV is a turning point in the Evo story: new chassis generation, a reworked layout, and the introduction of AYC (Active Yaw Control) on the road car. 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