R33 MRE

R33 MRE debuted alongside R3 MRE on the 1998 Rallye Argentina, piloted by Richard Burns. The debut event went well more or less, as the young Briton was really fast, but problems held him back early. After that he fought back to the points, holding off a charging McRae.In the end, they finished 4th.

A typical picture from Argentina (Mitsubishi)

As a long-haul car, her next event was the Rallye New Zealand, again with Burns. They had good speed, but mistakes put them out of the point-scoring places, and eventually finished 9th.

A good picture of NZ's fast, flowing stages (Mitsubishi)

Her final rally was the Rally Australia, still with Burns. They have been fighting in the top five all along, and were in the battle for the win on the final day; however, Richard cut a corner too much, and rolled the car into the trees. They could continue, but later missed a braking point, and rolled into the trees again. This time the radiator was also damaged, frocing them to retire.

If it wasn't for two rolls, they could have won (Mitsubishi)

Whereabouts
She wasn't seen again after Australia, not even at testing, so it is safe to say she was scrapped.

Track record
Starts: 3
Wins: 0
Podiums: 0
Best finish: 4th (1998 Rally Argentina)
Retirements: 1 (1998 Rally Australia)