Mitsubishi threw another sequel after its famous Lancer Evolutions models on the market in 2008, and the upgrades compared with its predecessors were massive.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX was an enhanced version of its predecessor, the Evolution VIII. It came with features that were fitted for a rally car, but able to be driven on the street.

Introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, the Lancer Evo VIII continued the series of rally-bred Japanese vehicles produced by Mitsubishi.

This generation of the Lancer Evolution was the most significant one since the Evo IV and offered essential technical upgrades on the all-wheel drive system.

The sixth generation of the Lancer Evolution was more of a leap than a step ahead of its predecessor. A new drivetrain made a big difference.

The fifth sequel of the Lancer Evolution happened in 1998 when the Japanese carmaker made a crucial upgrade for this rally-ready road car.

The Lancer Evolution IV was a true milestone in the rally-race inspired cars from Mitsubishi. It was launched in 1996 and it was the first to introduce the Active Yaw Control, which made the car faster on the bends.

Mitsubishi was on the verge of improving its Lancer Evolution, which aimed high in the World Rally Championship, and in February 1995, it unveiled the third iteration of this nameplate.

The Mirage-based Evolution II showed some improvements over the first Evo and revealed Mitsubishi's plans to create a true contender for the World Rally Championship.

Mitsubishi was very active in the rallying world with the Gallant VR4, but that awesome car had a huge disadvantage: it was too big, so it came down to this: the first Lancer RS.