The new Lancer Evolution VII was changed to a completely new bodystyle
for 2001, less aggressive styling and a revised cockpit adding more
refinement and appeal for a new breed of customer, at the same time
a more rigid body added to the overall build quality and improved
the handling.
The rear spoiler has been enlarged and gone back to a body coloured
single wing with 'adjustable attackangle'.
An
improved engine and Turbo charger where introduced to increase the
mid range torque and a new central active centre differential (ACD)
assists the traction, whilst a three way selector allows the driver
to choose between Tarmac,Gravel or Snow modes for different surface
conditions.
Evolution VII retains the Active
Yaw Control to enhance its cornering performance, a computor
located in the back axle detects grip levels and distributes
torque between the rear wheels according to the driving conditions.
An all new dashboard with extra dials and an ACD mode indicator
shows the driver at a glance which mode the central differential
is operating in.
Evolution VII had option packsges including
sunroof Titanium Turbo Zenon Lamps.
An
improved engine and Turbo charger where introduced to increase the
mid range torque and a new central active centre differential (ACD)
assists the traction, whilst a three way selector allows the driver
to choose between Tarmac,Gravel or Snow modes for different surface
conditions.
