R4 MRE

R4 MRE's career didn't start out as a success story. She was Mäkinen's car at the 1998 Acropolis Rally, where they couldn't enjoy the company of each other as the electronics went silent on the first day. Ouch.

The first victim of the 1998 Acropolis Rally (Mitsubishi)

Her next rally was the 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland, now with Burns as her driver. The lack of experience held back them, but they fought hard and finished in 5th; not bad on his first Rally Finland...

Flying the British flag on the way for 5th, 1998 Finland (Mitsubishi)

Her final rally was the famous RAC Rally, and as this was Burns' home event, the expectations were high. This time, Richard stayed out of trouble, the car was faultless, and a beautiful drive took them to the top of the podium; also, this result meant that Mitsubishi was the Manufacturers' Champion of 1998.

The RAC Rally was known for going through palace gardens (Mitsubishi)

Celebrating the win on their last drive for Ralliart (Mitsubishi)

Whereabouts
There's always a slim chance that a car from the pre-Evo VI era survived, but it is not really likely.

Track record
Starts: 3
Wins: 1 (1998 RAC Rally GB)
Podiums: 1 (1998 RAC Rally GB)
Retirements: 1 (1998 Acropolis Rally)