The Mitsubishi 4G63T engine got here in three generations. The first era got here from 1987 to 1996 and powered many Mitsubishi manufacturing and racing automobiles, from the Galant VR-4, Lancer EX 2000 Turbo, and Lancer EVO I to III.

The second-gen 4G63T entered the scene from 1996 to 2001, and powered the Lancer Evo IV, V, and VI to rally dominance. Swedish rally driver Tommi Mäkinen gained consecutive WRC championships from 1996 to 1999, culminating within the uncommon Lancer Evolution 6.5 TME (Tomi Mäkinen Edition). The third-generation 4G63T got here from 2001 to 2007 and powered the Lancer Evo VII, VIII, and IX. The Mk3 4G63T is exclusive for its MIVEC-equipped valvetrain.

All three generations of the 4G63T share a bore and stroke of 85 mm x 88 mm, and have an aluminum cylinder head and a cast-iron cylinder block with oil jets to chill the pistons. The sturdy engine block has solid aluminum pistons, a cast metal crankshaft, and cast connecting rods, enabling the 4G63T to deal with extra energy than inventory.

Proof of the 4G63T engine’s efficiency is the Evo VIII FQ-400, a UK-bound particular that’s as uncommon as it’s fast. Tuned by Mitsubishi Ralliart UK, solely 100 FQ-400s left the manufacturing facility: Each has a closely reworked 4G63T with 405 horsepower, sufficient to push it from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The sturdy building and astronomical tuning potential have made the Mitsubishi 4G63T a byword within the racing and tuning group.