The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII WRC, which debuted at the San Remo Rally in October 2001, represented a radical change from previous versions. The new WRC was designed according to World Rally Car regulations, which allowed much greater freedom of modification than Group A, especially in engine, transmission and bodywork. The Evo VII was built on the larger Lancer Cedia chassis, a bigger and more advanced car than the Lancers on which previous Evos were based. François Delecour and Daniel Grataloup with a Mitsubishi Lancer WRC EVO VII from the Marlboro Mitsubishi Ralliart team achieved ninth position at the 38th Rally Catalunya-Costa Brava in 2002. This car served as the model for Tecnitoys' miniature reference 6090.