Many automakers are busy cutting motorsports spending to weather the economic downturn, leaving opportunities for privateers and independent teams to take position at the top end of racing. UK-based MML Sports is one shop that’s ready to take on the Production class during the 2009 World Rally Championship (WRC) season.

Based on the Mitsubishi Evolution X RS, MML’s Group N-spec Evo features a custom roll-cage and fuel tank, along with BOS dampers, upgraded springs and modified gearing. In accordance with Group N rules, the suspension geometry and engine must remain stock, however a MOTEC ECU has been employed to squeeze out every last bit of performance from the turbocharged 4B11 four-cylinder, along with controlling the centre differential.