Official Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

[vexor]

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Mitsubishi has revealed images of the final production version of the all-new Lancer Evolution X high performance sedan. Looking almost identical to the Concept X and Prototype X vehicles rolled out at 2005’s Tokyo and 2007’s Detroit Auto Shows, the new Evo is set to turn the performance market on its head with its aggressive styling and giant-killing potential.

The new model features Mitsubishi’s S-AWC traction and handling system. The latest generation AWD system integrates improved torque distribution and braking management, which allows for more responsive handling and a greater degree of control and stability.

Other features include a new lightweight version of the venerable 2.0L turbo mill with MIVEC3 valve control plus an aluminum cylinder block. Drive is sent to all four wheels via a new six-speed automated manual transmission that offers faster gear changes and improved fuel-economy over the previous generation’s conventional manual box.

For the first time in the model’s history, Mitsubishi will be releasing the car outside of Japan initially with the launch scheduled for the first quarter of next year in North America. The new Evo can’t come soon enough.
- MotorAuthority.com (http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/first-official-images-of-the-mitsubishi-evolution-x/)

Nice to see that the production version is almost exactly the same as the concept.

[RAMMIUS]

^x2

[kksh]

Nice to see someone taking thier halo car seriously. Unlike Subaru making the Impreza into a Mazda 3/Corolla wannabe.

[redbaron]

I like the front, but I am not sure about the rest of the car. I probably need to see it in real. I certainly like it more than the new Impreza.

[Q]

they ruined it!! EVO7-8-9 r the best....but this is exactly what i said when the EVO7 came out, i said oooh they ruined it....then i got used to the 7 and realised that it is nicer than the older gens...so, i will lke this one for sure later on when all the JAP Tuner companies play wid 'em

[MIHALS]

too much Dodge-looking :?

but I do like it :D

[dutchmasterflex]

Looks good to me. Better than the last Lancer IMO..

[EvolutioniuM]

I dont care about the look as much as I care about performance, although I believe that Evo VII/VIII/IX looks more aggressive

I hate the new mature attitude of this Evo; in 2001 Evo VII was competing with Skyline GTR R34, I cant see how this thing is going to compete with The New 450+BHP GTR or any up-coming Japanese loaded with V8s and V10s since all reports says that it will be powered with a 300-325 BHP inline 4 engine

I dont consider this car a successor for the previous Evos, which used to kill cars with triples they're price tag, this car - Evo X - cant compete with its own lighter and similarly-powered predecessor!! :bad: :bad: :bad:

[novass]

I like the front end, but not really the rest of the car.

[ViperASR]

I actually like it. I might have to run to the Mitsu dealer when they come out and give it a look.

[rave426]

The wheels suck. Putting some aggresive machine grey 19's on that car will totally change the look.

[silentm]

wow i really like it :D though the rear lights are taken of an Alpha :?

[chest3r]

It looks pretty much as the concept, but both Impreza and Lancer have always looked like a sedan with a lot of spoilers, wings, air intakes and stuff, and this one isn't different.

It looks way more aggressive than the previous Evo 7, 8, and 9 and it looks better than the next Impreza.

Anyway, not a good looking car to me!

[wannas]

i think that they have really hit the mark with this car...considering subaru screwed up the new STI SOO badly

[EvolutioniuM]

I actually like it. I might have to run to the Mitsu dealer when they come out and give it a look.

All the new generations of sports car got some power increase; M3 got a 420BHP V8, Corvette will get 420BHP LS3, Skyline get 450+ twinturbo V6 and so on.

Away from rally regulations, Puting a 300 BHP (280ps on papers) engine in this car would make it uncompetitive compared to new sportscars, unlike how it used to be before killing cars that costs 3 times more

Ironically the new Evolution is a Devolution of what it was :?

[rave426]

^^^well dont dog it too bad yet. A $35K car that can hit 0-60 in under 5 secs is still and very impressive and pretty damn fun. Although it may not have the raw torque of the new cars for acceleration, it can still out handle some of the best the world has too offer.

Heck the 335I has a twin-turbo I6 producing (on paper) 300hp and 300 torque and nobody is calling it a failure. The good ole evo' is doning with a gut wrenching single turbo 4-banger, that (from various sources) with only being dyno tuned can produce near 400hp.

[EvolutioniuM]

^see the problem is it used to target the M3 not 335is, now its more of a Japaneses 335is, I'm sure it would be fun and good value for money but it used to be something much more than that before, it used to perform like a semi-exotic car in a 4 doors saloon fat suit!!

another thing is its more luxurious and comfy than before, thats not evolution-ish; The Evo series used to be more like a for doors lotus elise as it was tracked focused, careless about day to day usage requirements

[ferrarif1fan89]

^see the problem is it used to target the M3 not 335is, now its more of a Japaneses 335is, I'm sure it would be fun and good value for money but it used to be something much more than that before, it used to perform like a semi-exotic car in a 4 doors saloon fat suit!!

wrong.

the evo did not target anything, with the exception of the subaru impreza STi. These are both rally homologation cars, and began their existance for that sole purpose. the only reason they are compared to the m3, skyline, and such is that the performance in corners and in a straight line could compete. to say that the evo is watered down is an ignorant statement, because, in reality, there is only so much you can do to improve the power of a 2 liter 4 banger and keep it at that price point, and keep it reliable. sure, there was the FQ-360, the FQ-400, and they were both under warranty, but note the price difference (especially of the 400) as compared to the standard evo. if you want m3/skyline beating straightline performance, you will just have to wait for the higher performance variations of the car to come out. if anything, this car is more potent than the last base evo, considering its power increase, as well as the new 4 wheel drive system.

think before you speak.

[EvolutioniuM]

^you think producing 400BHP from 2 liters is magic?? I've seen 10 seconds 600+ AWHP Evos rolling in front of my eyes; that 4G63 engine proved it self to be bullet proof

Over here, Evos got their reputation by killing American V8 cars; they're agile, so light (my friend's Evo MR RS2 weights just 1290KG) and so tunable, thats why they are the pure enthusiast's cars, as no racer-wannabe owns an Evo

On the other hand, this car got its mixture wrong, its heavier than previous evos as its more mature and more daily-user-friendly as Mitsu claims, it also lacks the power which would let it compete with other up-coming sportscars; you wont be able to hunt down new generations of american muscles with 320BHP and 300KG more weight, samething goes with other sports cars it was competing with, this car cant even compete with its previous models!!!!

The new engine raises questions marks too, the 4G36 has been used in every evo model 'til now, one of the major advantages of the 4G63 is its block is made of cast iron, which makes it bullet proof even at 30+ PSI of boost (900+AWHP), meanwhile the new engine is a developed and turbocharged edition of the new lancer ralliart all aluminum engine

I was an Evo-fan since I was introduced to the motoring scene; my nickname say it all, but I dont think that I'll still be an Evo-fan after the launch of Evo X

[vexor]

^you think producing 400BHP from 2 liters is magic?? I've seen 10 seconds 600+ AWHP Evos rolling in front of my eyes; that 4G63 engine proved it self to be bullet proof

yes and we all know how reliable a 600hp 2L engine is... let alone a 400hp

On the other hand, this car got its mixture wrong, its heavier than previous evos as its more mature and more daily-user-friendly as Mitsu claims, it also lacks the power which would let it compete with other up-coming sportscars; you wont be able to hunt down new generations of american muscles with 320BHP and 300KG more weight, samething goes with other sports cars it was competing with, this car cant even compete with its previous models!!!!

This is just the first model of the Evo, i'm sure in the upcoming months or year Mitsu will bump up the power a bit more.

[5vz-fe]

^you think producing 400BHP from 2 liters is magic?? I've seen 10 seconds 600+ AWHP Evos rolling in front of my eyes; that 4G63 engine proved it self to be bullet proof

Over here, Evos got their reputation by killing American V8 cars; they're agile, so light (my friend's Evo MR RS2 weights just 1290KG) and so tunable, thats why they are the pure enthusiast's cars, as no racer-wannabe owns an Evo

On the other hand, this car got its mixture wrong, its heavier than previous evos as its more mature and more daily-user-friendly as Mitsu claims, it also lacks the power which would let it compete with other up-coming sportscars; you wont be able to hunt down new generations of american muscles with 320BHP and 300KG more weight, samething goes with other sports cars it was competing with, this car cant even compete with its previous models!!!!

The new engine raises questions marks too, the 4G36 has been used in every evo model 'til now, one of the major advantages of the 4G63 is its block is made of cast iron, which makes it bullet proof even at 30+ PSI of boost (900+AWHP), meanwhile the new engine is a developed and turbocharged edition of the new lancer ralliart all aluminum engine

I was an Evo-fan since I was introduced to the motoring scene; my nickname say it all, but I dont think that I'll still be an Evo-fan after the launch of Evo X

Let's be realistic, 2L 600hp regardless of the engine, will not be reliable. The block itself maybe bulletproof, but the bottom end, valvetrain....pipings, transmission..... all are not.

[dingo]

600hp usually means you have a built engine, not much is left from the stock 2L...and often its stroked (2.3L in the Evos case).

My mate had a 03 WRX with ~700hp (got stolen 2 months, never seen again) and that was used as a daily driver. Cosworth built engine that needed major overhaul every 10,000kms.

So it can be reliable but its gonna cost you alot to do that.

[ferrarif1fan89]

600hp usually means you have a built engine, not much is left from the stock 2L...and often its stroked (2.3L in the Evos case).

My mate had a 03 WRX with ~700hp (got stolen 2 months, never seen again) and that was used as a daily driver. Cosworth built engine that needed major overhaul every 10,000kms.

So it can be reliable but its gonna cost you alot to do that.

EXACTLY

and this is the BASE evo. BASE evo. BASE. as in standard, no options, starting point for evos like the FQ 400. thus, the price will be kept down. hence the power will be kept down. this is due to keeping the car reliable at a certain price point. i KNOW there are 600, 700 hp evos running around, but they have either had ridiculous amounts of money poured into them or theyre very unreliable. sure, the block is indestructable, but what about everything else? and i am perfectly sure, for the price point, you will not be able to find anything faster.