Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR revealed

hks786 · 05-01-2008, 10:18 AM

hks786 · 05-01-2008, 10:28 AM

Mistubishi’s Evolution X, known to us mere mortals as the Evo X or simply goddess, is getting even feistier. The Evo X MR (Mitsubishi Racing) edition is set to hit the streets of Japan later in 2008, but not after going through the normal channels of spec upgrade.

Evo X’s engine has been looked at and found to be underperforming, even at its current highly-strung levels. Therefore engineers have reworked things to their better liking to squeeze off 20 more bhp out of it than what you have in the standard car, adding up to 305 bhp in total. Driven by an uprated version of the brand’s SST double-clutch transmission, the Evo X MR remains less powerful than the FQ-330 and FQ-360 UK spec cars, but is the most powerful SST-driven Evo X in the range.

Already stiff in the buttocks as a performance saloon, engineers have sent the car over to their nearest workout centre for extra hard padding on the rear end, making things even stiffer for sharper handling. Cosmetics have not been left out either, with extra vents and air intakes on the front end to help improve cooling.

CRZ410S · 05-01-2008, 03:53 PM

Looks nice. Looks like the oil cooler is in the middle of the front grille- funny looking!

I would still take a 3 series over the Mitsu

Jet335i · 05-01-2008, 04:40 PM

that's supposedly the 2009 version...looks like hell if you ask me.

Davin · 05-01-2008, 11:06 PM

Look forward to see it soon.

SteelTorque · 05-01-2008, 11:55 PM

gosh, what's up with the japs?...they just keep getting worse...the previous model looked better....

Amir87 · 05-02-2008, 12:35 AM

I think the EVO X is the best looking Evo so far. It's a different story about the new STi

asian010 · 05-02-2008, 12:41 AM

ok now lets see the ugly ass. im sorry i just had too...

just4kickz · 05-02-2008, 02:00 AM

hey does the evo use bilsteins? & if so are they pss9s? i know some companies use bilstein coilovers... but im just curious if its pss9 or some variant that is better or worse

Amir87 · 05-02-2008, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kickz

hey does the evo use bilsteins? & if so are they pss9s? i know some companies use bilstein coilovers... but im just curious if its pss9 or some variant that is better or worse

They use bilstein shocks. No Coilovers.

!Xoible · 05-02-2008, 02:33 AM

zose wheels = sick. i love this car

SpecC · 05-02-2008, 03:14 AM

not bad, and i'll wait for the STI Spec C

just4kickz · 05-02-2008, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Amir87

They use bilstein shocks. No Coilovers.

ok cool. just wondering.... haha thinking about getting one during graduate school.

FinInk · 05-02-2008, 06:26 AM

Ive seen a white one in person at my local theater parking lot. Lots a lot better in person. I noticed it right away. I do think though that the previous Evos had a more radical look compared to their lancer counter parts than this generation Evo. Still they look great.

335i4u2nv · 05-02-2008, 08:39 AM

i may trade my 335i for this... epsecially since bmw is getting ghay about warrenty!

Jet335i · 05-02-2008, 11:36 AM

haha mitsu is terrible about the warranty as well....so don't get it for the warranty! this is a guy with an evo 8 talking...

just4kickz · 05-02-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinInk

Ive seen a white one in person at my local theater parking lot. Lots a lot better in person. I noticed it right away. I do think though that the previous Evos had a more radical look compared to their lancer counter parts than this generation Evo. Still they look great.

white one is sex

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-02-2008, 11:42 AM

Love the front, really unsure about the rear...

+1 on White

lyndon_h · 05-02-2008, 01:11 PM

looks good.

asdflkijd · 05-02-2008, 02:31 PM

The front is so aggressive, I just HATE the back though...

Anthony456 · 05-02-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CRZ410S

Looks nice. Looks like the oil cooler is in the middle of the front grille- funny looking!

I would still take a 3 series over the Mitsu

its called an intercooler, and all evos had it in the front like that.

i liked the evo 9 mr's better.

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hks786 Major General 2276 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mistubishi’s Evolution X, known to us mere mortals as the Evo X or simply goddess, is getting even feistier. The Evo X MR (Mitsubishi Racing) edition is set to hit the streets of Japan later in 2008, but not after going through the normal channels of spec upgrade. Evo X’s engine has been looked at and found to be underperforming, even at its current highly-strung levels. Therefore engineers have reworked things to their better liking to squeeze off 20 more bhp out of it than what you have in the standard car, adding up to 305 bhp in total. Driven by an uprated version of the brand’s SST double-clutch transmission, the Evo X MR remains less powerful than the FQ-330 and FQ-360 UK spec cars, but is the most powerful SST-driven Evo X in the range. Already stiff in the buttocks as a performance saloon, engineers have sent the car over to their nearest workout centre for extra hard padding on the rear end, making things even stiffer for sharper handling. Cosmetics have not been left out either, with extra vents and air intakes on the front end to help improve cooling. __________________
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