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Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution features new turbo diesel engine, will race Dakar

Click on the image for high-res shots Mitsubishi has an admirable performance record with their off-road Pajero Evolution, racking up a record 12 Dakar wins since 1985. Why is the vehicle relevant to the green audience? This year, Mitsubishi has installed a new 260 horsepower three-liter turbo diesel V6 engine, which is a derivative of their previous gas-powered six cylinder engine. Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart considers this new engine part of a green initiative, with the team's new president, Osamu Nakayama, saying, "Our motor sports ... Read more →

Mitsubishi will test High Performance Clean Diesel engines in Dakar 2009 Sebastian Blanco

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution features new turbo diesel engine, will race Dakar 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Mitsubishi will test High Performance Clean Diesel engines in Dakar 2009 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The 2009 Dakar race will be the longest ever, so having an improved and powerful diesel under the hood is something Mitsubishi is probably quite happy to have. That these new diesel powerplants are also being called "clean diesels" is something the rest of us can cheer. Mitsubishi announced today ...

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