Motor, växellåda och avgassystem
Car Graphic magazine compared the Evolution III with the latest Impreza WRX Type RA STi. Despite the Evolution III being close to the self-imposed Japanese production car limit of 276bhp, the Subaru now had the upper hand on power and torque output, yet still had a price advantage on the GSR.
However, the Mitsubishi was still the fastest, recording a 0-60mph time of 4.9 seconds [0.4 seconds faster than the Impreza]. The two ultimately battled neck and neck in the WRC and the showrooms