10/09/2008 09:59. The petrol-powered Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero Evolution - which has built up a uniquely successful record in the world of cross-country rallying - will begin its final competitive outing tomorrow (Wednesday) when the 2008 PAX Rally kicks off in Lisbon, Portugal.

It will be an emotional occasion for Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart Team and its three-driver line-up who have notched up no fewer than 19 wins between them.

The current MPR13 version will pass the baton later in the year to the brand new diesel-engined 'Racing Lancer' which is due to make its debut on October's Baja Portugal in the hands of Stphane Peterhansel (France). Before then, however, Peterhansel and his co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret (France), plus team-mates Juan 'Nani' Roma/Lucas Cruz (Spain) and Luc Alphand/Gilles Picard... // marathonrally.com