The 2008 Lancer Evolution is a 4-door, 5-passenger sports sedan, available in two trims, the GSR and the MR.
Upon introduction, the GSR is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 291-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 5-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The MR is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 291-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2008 Lancer Evolution is redesigned for 2008.