✦ Shifty Estimate
$29,100
- 12 months median
- $39K
- Sales, 12 months
- 5
- Original MSRP
- $29,562 · ▼ 2% since
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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2003 to 2005 · Sedan
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4 Turbo, 2.0L Turbo
- Power
- 271 hp
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.1s
- Top speed
- 149 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Original MSRP
- $29,562
Common questions
How much does a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution cost?
A 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution cost $29,562 new. Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $38,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $29,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $21,175 to $50,450, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $29,100. That sits below the $38,500 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. Confidence is high: 5 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
What has a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $21,000Jul 15, 2026Rally Red · 90,000 mi
- $38,500Mar 15, 2026Apex Silver (A31) · 66,000 mi
- $27,750Jan 6, 2026Lightning Yellow (Y01) · 36,000 mi
The Evo VIII represents the sweet spot of Mitsubishi's rally-bred icon, introducing the legendary 4G63T's final evolution with MIVEC variable valve timing. This generation pumped out 271 horsepower and 273 lb-ft through the sophisticated Super All-Wheel Control system, making it devastatingly quick on both tarmac and gravel. The VIII's aggressive Ralliart aero package and wider track gave it a menacing presence that matched its capabilities. With only around 10,000 units reaching US shores across the three model years, clean examples are increasingly coveted. The combination of accessible tuning potential, bulletproof drivetrain, and direct lineage to Tommi Mäkinen's championship-winning rally cars makes this generation particularly desirable. Values have been climbing steadily as enthusiasts recognize the VIII as the last of the 'pure' Evos before the IX's more refined approach. Finding an unmolested example is the holy grail for collectors seeking authentic JDM performance heritage.