Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 81 public sales of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII. The records run from April 2018 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 16 sold at a median of $41,000. 14 are listed for sale now. The Shifty Estimate runs from $20,000 for the VIII MR to $59,400 for the IX MR.
Versions
About the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII
- Built
- 2003 to 2007
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- Turbo I4, 2.0L
- Power
- 286 hp
- 0 to 60
- 4.3 to 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 157 mph
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII was built from 2003 to 2007.
The Lancer Evolution, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
For sale now
Common questions
How much does a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII cost?
In the past 12 months, 16 sold at a median of $41,000. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $27,750 and $57,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $20,000 to $59,400, depending on version.
What is a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. IX MR: $59,400. VIII MR: $20,000.
What is the cheapest Lancer Evolution Evo VIII to buy?
The VIII MR has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $20,000. In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $36,750.
Which Lancer Evolution Evo VIII is worth the most?
The IX MR has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $59,400. In the past 12 months, 9 sold at a median of $57,500.
What is the most expensive Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $161,000, for a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Dec 1, 2024. It showed 461 miles.
How many Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 81 public sales since April 2018. 16 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $85,000 on Oct 18, 2026.
How many Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII examples are for sale right now?
14 are listed for sale today. The newest asks $35,900 for a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution with 83,473 miles.
Which Lancer Evolution Evo VIII sells most often?
The IX MR trades most often, with 37 recorded sales. 9 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 14 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (5) and Collecting Cars (1).
How many miles do Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII examples have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 42,200 miles. The lowest showed 6,000 miles and the highest 99,924 miles.
Where do Shifty's Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evo VIII. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.