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December 29th, 2007, 12:51 PM
The Next Evolution
Exclusive Preview of the Mitsubishi Evolution X
By Jay Chen
Photography by Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors
Unlike the up-and-coming Nissan GT-R, we actually know something about the next Mitsubishi EVO. Although still labeled the Concept X ("ex") and not the EVO X (ten), the prototype is "unofficially" 90 percent of what the production car (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_scc_2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x/index.html#) should be. Not only in terms of the exterior, but also mechanically.
It will be a dramatic departure from econo-box roots of previous Evolutions-- more so than any previous model change. Mitsubishi is targeting a more affluent market with the new EVO, in an effort to boost sales and better justify the price. That means more refinement and techno-gadgets for the sissy drivers that can't drive but still want to be fast. This might finally be the car that takes down the mighty M3--with both its looks and its guts this time.
After 13 years and endless rallies around the world, the cast iron 4G63 is finally being retired. A new, reverse mounted (turbo against the firewall), all-aluminum, turbocharged and intercooled motor will replace the old workhorse--although the turbocharger itself will remain fairly unchanged. The new mill will still displace 2 liters to meet WRC regulations and will still be bound to a peak output of 276 bhp, thanks to tree-huggers, lobbyists and politicians. Yes, they have them in Japan too.
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_02s+2007_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x+front_ view.jpg (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_scc_2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x/photo_01.html)
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_01s+2007_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x+rear_v iew.jpg (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_scc_2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x/photo_02.html)
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_03s+2007_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x+rear_r ight_view.jpg (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_scc_2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x/photo_03.html)
For the rest of the story, along with technical specifications, photos, and more, pick up the March 2006 issue of Sport Compact Car Magazine, on news stands now!
Exclusive Preview of the Mitsubishi Evolution X
By Jay Chen
Photography by Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors
Unlike the up-and-coming Nissan GT-R, we actually know something about the next Mitsubishi EVO. Although still labeled the Concept X ("ex") and not the EVO X (ten), the prototype is "unofficially" 90 percent of what the production car (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_scc_2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x/index.html#) should be. Not only in terms of the exterior, but also mechanically.
It will be a dramatic departure from econo-box roots of previous Evolutions-- more so than any previous model change. Mitsubishi is targeting a more affluent market with the new EVO, in an effort to boost sales and better justify the price. That means more refinement and techno-gadgets for the sissy drivers that can't drive but still want to be fast. This might finally be the car that takes down the mighty M3--with both its looks and its guts this time.
After 13 years and endless rallies around the world, the cast iron 4G63 is finally being retired. A new, reverse mounted (turbo against the firewall), all-aluminum, turbocharged and intercooled motor will replace the old workhorse--although the turbocharger itself will remain fairly unchanged. The new mill will still displace 2 liters to meet WRC regulations and will still be bound to a peak output of 276 bhp, thanks to tree-huggers, lobbyists and politicians. Yes, they have them in Japan too.
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_02s+2007_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x+front_ view.jpg (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_scc_2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x/photo_01.html)
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_01s+2007_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x+rear_v iew.jpg (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_scc_2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x/photo_02.html)
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_03s+2007_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x+rear_r ight_view.jpg (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0603_scc_2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x/photo_03.html)
For the rest of the story, along with technical specifications, photos, and more, pick up the March 2006 issue of Sport Compact Car Magazine, on news stands now!