2001 TOPICS

Ralliart Co. Ltd. (Yukimichi Kitane, president) has announced the availability of the five-speed DOG gearbox for both the Evolution V, VI (CP9;GHomologation No.-5585) and VII Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in Group N form, through the Ralliart family in all countries from April 16. Simultaneously, the internal gearbox parts and assembly jig will also be available separately.

(1) The five speed DOG gearbox for the Group N Evolution V,VI and VII Lancer Evolution

With the change in the FIA regulations for Group N cars, the internal parts of the gearbox and the differential gear ratios can be modified as of January 1, 2001. This change in regulations has allowed us to develop, in cooperation with Hewland, a gearbox that has been homologated for Group N as an option variant.

GEAR RATIO
GEAR	TEETH	RATIO	OVERALL RATIO	STEP RATIO
1	36/12	3.000	12.921	-
2	26/13	2.000	8.614	67%
3	25/17	1.470	6.331	74%
4	20/18	1.111	4.786	76%
5	24/28	0.857	3.692	77%
REV	26/12 X 41/26	3.416	14.713	-
FINAL	56/13	4.307	-	-

This new gearbox for the Group N Lancer Evolution is not only lighter and more durable, but offers a quicker gearchange. Its combined merits will inevitably make the car still more competitive. The gearbox will consist of the dog-engagement gear kit, clutches and shift linkage. The gears and clutches are manufactured by the world famous Hewland Engineering Ltd., long renowned for its reliable competition gearboxes.

With the change in the FIA regulations for Group N cars, the internal parts of the gearbox and the differential gear ratios can be modified as of January 1, 2001. This change in regulations has allowed us to develop, in cooperation with Hewland, a gearbox that has been homologated for Group N as an option variant.

This new gearbox for the Group N Lancer Evolution is not only lighter and more durable, but offers a quicker gearchange. Its combined merits will inevitably make the car still more competitive. The gearbox will consist of the dog-engagement gear kit, clutches and shift linkage. The gears and clutches are manufactured by the world famous Hewland Engineering Ltd., long renowned for its reliable competition gearboxes.

(2) Gearbox Internal Parts Kit

The new gearbox has lessened the inevitable shock in gearchanging through the adoption of constant-mesh gears. Our knowhow accumulated from long experience has assisted us in designing the various parts using highly durable and heat-resistant material. The gear ratios, as shown in the chart, have been set between the present standard and the alternative higher ratios. The final drive ratio has been chosen to suit a wide range of uses, from gravel to tarmac.

The gearbox unit for the Lancer Evolution V,VI model has already been homologated by the FIA in accordance with the variant option. The unit for the Evolution VII model has already been applied for and is expected to be homologated as of April 1, 2001.