What is Tommi Makinen Edition?
Originally launched 20 years ago, the Tommi Mäkinen Edition was a limited run scheduled for 2500 cars built from the Evo VI to commemorate Mäkinen’s four world rally championships. The TME wasn’t just a ‘stripes ‘n’ flaps’ piece of opportunist marketing either.
Is the Evo 6 rare?
The Evo VI Extreme is the rarest Evo of them all, with only 29 being built, which also makes it one of the most collectible. It was built by Ralliart UK and launched in 1999.
How much HP does Evo 6 have?
276 hp
Evolution VI
| Sixth generation | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L (1,997 cc) 4G63 Inline-four engine Turbocharged |
| Power output | 280 PS (276 hp; 206 kW) and 373 N⋅m (275 lb⋅ft) of torque |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
What Evo did Tommi Makinen drive?
Ralliart Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
He is a four-time World Rally Champion, a series he first won, and then successfully defended, continuously throughout 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999, on all occasions driving the Ralliart Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Is Timo Makinen related to Tommi Makinen?
Timo Mäkinen, a Finnish racing driver known for his success in rallying, has passed away. He is one of the first flying Finns of world rallying, and he departed our world at the age of 79. While the name may remind you of Tommi Mäkinen, the two racing drivers are not related.
How many red Tommi Makinen Evo were made?
This Evo VI “TME” was first registered in the U.K. as a new car on June 14, 2001, and has covered 59,900 miles from new in the hands of four former keepers….Detailing.
| Vehicle: | 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition |
|---|---|
| Years Produced: | 1999–2001 |
| Number Produced: | 4,092 |
| Tune Up Cost: | $500 |
When did the Evo 6 come out?
1999
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1992)
| Model | Year | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|
| Evo IV | 1996 | 2510 mm |
| Evo V | 1998 | 2510 mm |
| Evo VI | 1999 | 2510 mm |
| Evo VII | 2001 | 2625 mm |