Mitsubishi has now digitalized 40 years of vintage rally videos, providing a great way to spend your lunch break. This will definitely spark your interest in Mitsubishi’s comeback to motorsport and the renewed emphasis on performance. This resurgence will soon showcase real Ralliart Mitsubishis built for off-road adventures.
The archive, available on Mitsubishi Motors TV’s YouTube channel, covers the years from 1967 to 2007. It includes thrilling footage from both the World Rally Championship and Dakar Rally, events where Mitsubishi achieved multiple consecutive victories, solidifying its reputation as a racing legend. The videos are brief, allowing you to select your favorite era to watch or binge through them all when time permits.
These snippets from Mitsubishi’s historical motorsport moments have been digitized possibly in anticipation of their foray back into racing. The newly revived Ralliart team emerged victorious in the 2022 Asia Cross Country Rally, indicating their significant efforts in producing high-performance vehicles. Reports suggest that a tri-motor off-road prototype of the Outlander is currently undergoing testing, as detailed by Wheels. Furthermore, Mitsubishi Motors’ CEO has acknowledged the increasing push from investors to revive the iconic Lancer Evolution model. It seems like some investors have a good sense of direction after all.
Mitsubishi’s return may appear ambitious, but with talents like the legendary Dakar champion, Hiroshi Masuoka, at their disposal, Ralliart is in good hands. Mitsubishi has been a trailblazer in the fields of electrification and all-wheel-drive technology for years. Our test drive of the new Outlander PHEV demonstrated Mitsubishi’s ability to produce high-performing vehicles. With continuous improvements, we can expect some truly remarkable Mitsubishis in the future.
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