Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV chooses Falken tyres for Baja Portoalegre 500 off-road rally
Mitsubishi has chosen Falken high-performance all-terrain tyres for its entry in the Baja Portoalegre 500 off-road rally. The modified racing model of the Mitsubishi PHEV, powered by plug-in hybrid technology, will tackle the 500-kilometre route with off-road tyres from Falken’s WildPeak range.
The Baja Portoalegre 500 rally is the ninth heat in the FIA Cross-Country World Cup and will be held from 22-24 October in the Portuguese region of the same name. The spectacular race is contested at top speeds and represents a supreme challenge for the tyres used.
During the race, the Mitsubishi PHEV will be fitted with Falken tyres in size 235/85R16. WildPeak tyres offer exceptional driving stability, outstanding traction on loose surfaces and perfect handling throughout all situations – both on and off-road.
Hiroshi Masuoka, twice winner of the Dakar Rally and Mitsubishi works driver, will be at the wheel of the modified sports model.
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The Falken Tyre Europe GmbH is the European affiliate of the Japanese tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., with about 23,000 employees it's the seventh largest tyre manufacturer worldwide. From its location in Offenbach/Main, the company markets and sells a complete tyre portfolio for passenger cars, trucks, pick-ups and SUVs as original equipment and for the entire European retrofitting market. All Falken products comply with the ISO standards 9001 and 14001. Developed and tested in the world’s most demanding racing series, the Falken tyres provide the maximum of individual driving enjoyment – at outstanding value for money. Further information under: http://www.falkentyre.com
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