2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
2 builds left the factory as a 2005 Lancer Evolution, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.
- 1 main configurations
- 221 vehicles built
- 6 for sale right now
Which Lancer Evolution is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
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Safety, in plain English
What JA3AH86D-5 means
JA3
AH86D
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5
- JA3
- the World Manufacturer Identifier Mitsubishi registered — assembled in Japan
- AH86D
- together encode the Lancer Evolution line — Sedan, 2L — as Mitsubishi filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- 5
- in position 10 — model year 2005
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.
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