The Mitsubishi Racing Lancer (code-named MRX09) is a
cross-country rally
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car developed by
Mitsubishi Motors
is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. "MRX09" stands for Mitsubishi Rally X-Country. The car was built to the
FIA
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's Group T1 rules, and competed in the
2009 Dakar Rally
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. It has a tubular steel frame with carbon fiber bodywork. Unlike previous Mitsubishi cross-country rally cars, the Racing Lancer's bodywork resembles the
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors since 1973.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hin ...