There has always been controversy with the name Pajero in our country. That is why here it was renamed Mitsubishi Montero and continued with its indelible legacy until its production ended last year. During its fruitful history, it left versions as prominent as the Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution. In this case, we cannot change its name, since it was not sold in our market and remained something very exclusive due to the number of units. Only 2,500 were made and most were sold in his native Japan.
Based on the second generation of the Montero (or Pajero) this special edition was made with the objective of achieving the homologation of the model to compete in the 1997 Dakar Rally. The result was completely surprising, since it was an SUV with a shorter wheelbase and a much sportier body kit. The Pajero Evolution gained personality through details such as the widened bumpers, the new 16-inch wheels, the redesigned hood or the prominent spoiler.
The truth is that the list was very long and there were other specific elements. They do not go unnoticed recaro sports seats that made clear those origins of competition. Inside there was also air conditioning and a more complete instrument panel. Although the most interesting thing was the internal transformation that the Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution received. Rolled down the hood was the engine 3.5 liter nat
urally aspirated V6 that reached up to 280 CV, although many believed that in reality it exceeded that figure.
The fact is that the benefits were quite good for an SUV of the time. To him 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds and its top speed was 205 km/h. And that being a pure 4×4 that mounted LSD differentials on both axles and also had a reduction gear. Another curiosity about the Pajero Evolution is that it was sold with an automatic transmission and also with a five relationship manual which is highly valued today. It is estimated that only 500 units were equipped with this change.
This is the case of the unit that is shown in the images and that is being auctioned by Cars&Bids. Despite having 209,000 kilometers on the marker, you can appreciate the good condition in which it has been preserved, as it only has some minor defects on the outside. Some have also been made modifications like the Nardi steering wheel or the Pioneer Carrozzeria system in the interior. We will see the final price it reaches, but it is a unit that could reach a high value due to its exclusivity.