Mitsubishi today unveiled the new Racing Lancer, a competition car that will set its sight at next year’s Dakar taking place in South America.

Mitsubishi today unveiled the new Racing Lancer, a competition car that will set its sight at next year’s Dakar taking place in South America. The Racing Lancer MRX09 will also serve as a test for Mitsubishi’s powertrain and 4-wheel-drive transmission system. Power comes from a 3.0L V6 turbocharged diesel engine that produces 260-hp with a peak torque of 479 lb-ft. The carbon-fiber bodywork of the MRX09 is reminiscent of the Lancer Sportback, a new sporty hatchback due out later this year. Mitsubishi says that the 4WD system used in the MRX09 will be carried over to production models after configuration has been tested and optimized.