The Evolution VI’s changes mainly focused on cooling and engine durability. It received a larger intercooler, larger oil cooler, and new pistons, along with a titanium-aluminide turbine wheel for the RS model, which was a first in a production car.
The Evolution VI received new bodywork yet again, with the most easily noticeable change being within the front bumper where the huge fog lights were reduced in size and moved to the corners for better airflow.
A new model was added to the GSR and RS lineup; known as the RS2, it was an RS with a few of the GSR’s options.
Another limited-edition RS was known as the RS Sprint, an RS tuned by Ralliart in the UK to be lighter and more powerful with 330 hp (246 kW).
Car Specifications
Engine: 2.0L Inline 4 Turbo
Weight: 1,360 kg / 2,998 lbs
Power: 206 kW / 276 hp / 280 PS
0-100 kph: 4.9 seconds
Torque: 380 Nm / 280 lb-ft
Top Speed: 249 kph / 154 mph