New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Will Race Baja Portalegre 500 Challenge - Top Speed
version of the vehicle was specifically developed for the event, and will be piloted by Mitsubishi factory driver Hiroshi Masuoka, who is best known for winning back-to-back victories in the legendary Dakar rally raid in 2002 and 2003. He’s only... He also took victory in the 2003 Baja Italy and 2004 UAE Desert Challenge. Supporting him will be a glut of Mitsubishi personnel, including team manager and technical director Yasuo Tanaka. Organized by the Portuguese Automobile Association, the Baja Portalegre 500 will see its 29th running this year, and will pit competitors against one another in 500 km (311 miles) of dirt, gravel, and punishingly harsh conditions. The event is part of the ninth round of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup, and over 300 vehicles are expected to take part, including cars, motorcycles, and quads. The Portalegre 500 is also known as a warm-up for the infamous Dakar rally, which is slated to kick off this coming January. The Baja Portalegre 500 will take place in the Portalegre province of eastern Portugal between October 22nd and 24th. Entrants will see non-stop action over the entirety of the 500 km, halting only for brief 20-minute service intervals. was developed specifically for the Baja Portalegre 500 to help promote Mitsu’s electric and 4WD technology. Source: www.topspeed.com
