Being one of the most popular cars amongst tuners, there's always something new for the Lancer EVO X. The latest developments come from Japanese tuner Ings+1 that introduced a new aero kit consisting of an extra-large rear wing and a front bumper and grille assembly. The kit, which is supposedly inspired from Ings+1's racing EVO Xs, will be available from early 2009.Via: Worldcarfans
If there's a reason to feel jealous for the folks in blue at UK's South Yorkshire Police department that has to be their garage which was recently enhanced with the addition of a new Police specification Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. The new car will be used alongside the ever present Evolution VIII and IX in the Road Crime Unit where proactive road policing is the mission and officers will be driving the EVOs in cases involving drug dealers and car thieves. "The Evo X was the car of choice because of its excellent pursuit capabilities and the fact that so much time and effort has been put into maximizing performance whilst minimising the risk of accidents" commented Inspector Slack. 
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The Brits have developed a special fondness for tuning Mitsubishi EVOs the past few years with the most impressing version being the FQ-400 - and yes, FQ actually does stand for F***** Quick as it's an internal code which somehow passed into "production"... For those of you that missed the FQ400, you'll be happy to learn that Mitsubishi UK and its race team builder ADR Motorsport is bringing back the iconic nameplate on the latest iteration of the Lancer EVO.
In what promises to be the fastest (and most expensive) EVO yet, the Lancer EVO X FQ-400 will pack a souped-up version of the standard car's 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a new ECU and exhaust system to produce around 405HP and 400lb-ft of torque. That should be good enough to propel the EVO from standstill to 60mph (96 km/h) in around 3,5 - 3,7 sec. Comparatively, the 354HP EVO X FQ360 sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4,1 sec.
As with the FQ-360 version, Mitsubishi UK will offer the FQ-400 exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox as the company is still reluctant to match the engine's 400 lb-ft of torque with the quick and efficient dual-clutch SST (Sports Shift Transmission).
Along with the engine upgrades, the FQ400 will also benefit from a new body kit with additional cooling intakes and vents, 18-inch alloy wheels and larger brakes with six-pot calipers at the front.
Mitsubishi has yet to (officially) release details, but according to Autocar magazine, the Japanese firm indicated that the car will cost somewhere north of £45,000 with only 100 units planned to be produced.
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Theoretically, the BMW 135i Coupe isn’t the first car that comes up to mind as a competitor to the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X, however, we totally agree with the guys at Motor Trend that say that both vehicles are aimed towards driving enthusiasts and as such, everything goes. In a nutshell, the 135i is a 2+2 rear-wheel drive coupe equipped with a twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter straight-six developing 300Hp while the EVO X, a four-door sedan equipped with a high-tech all-wheel drive system and a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. As usual, we won’t spoil the surprise by telling you who's the winner in this comparison test. -Follow the jump for the video
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We first told you about the HKS prepped 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X last fall when the Japanese tuning company released a teaser shot of the car. Now, HKS has announced details on its tuning package for the new EVO X. Depending on how far you’re willing to push your hand in your pocket, HKS offers a series of mechanical and styling upgrades for the EVO X with the most important being of course the power kit.
With the HKS engine pack that includes an uprated turbo, a new intake manifold, and a modified engine control unit, the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine’s output rises from 286 PS at 7.020 rpm to 383.2 PS at 6.230 rpm while torque goes from stock 44.9 kgm at 4.040 rpm to 48.9 kgm at 4.360 rpm.
Other mods include a chassis upgrade kit with new suspension parts and a lower ride height combined with 19-inch Advan Racing RZ alloy wheels wrapped in 265/30R19 Advan tires. As for the styling package, it consists of an aerodynamic bodykit along with carbon fiber mirror caps, hood scoop, side protectors and front apron. –More pics after the jump
Without doubt, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is one of the most anticipated cars of the year for all us nutty gearheads with a limited budget in our hands. If Mitsubishi plays its cards right in terms of pricing when sales start in the Scroll Down For The Press Release
Press Release:
2009 Lancer Ralliart
The Lancer Ralliart model is the latest addition to the sporty Lancer compact car family. This new model reinforces the sporty identity of the Lancer lineup (Lancer, Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Evolution) with aggressive styling and driving performance to be well positioned between the Lancer and the Lancer Evolution models.
Lancer Ralliart is powered by a new 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC intercooled and turbocharged engine that develops an estimated 240 horsepower. The engine is mated to Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch-SST gearbox that delivers highly-efficient power transmission while enhancing the sporty driving qualities of the vehicle with lightning-quick, silky-smooth, paddle-actuated shifts or programmed fully-auto modes. The Lancer Ralliart's full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi's Active Center Differential (ACD). The ACD unit employs an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch center differential, vectoring drive torque to the front and rear according to different driving conditions to realize the best balance between steering response and traction characteristics on Tarmac, Gravel, or Snow surfaces. Lancer Ralliart is also equipped with a front helical and rear mechanical limited slip differentials.
The Lancer Ralliart exterior is distinguished by its more aggressively styled front bumper design, rear bumper cover, dual outlet muffler and a lightweight aluminum, ducted hood that delivers cooling air to the turbocharger. The interior design places greater emphasis on function and vehicle control. Lancer Ralliart is equipped with FAST key, hands free telephone interface, the same Twin Clutch-SST shifter used on Lancer Evolution, and easily accessible steering column mounted paddle shifters.
Available equipment and options to include: Recaro seats, HID headlights, 650 watt Rockford Fosgate 9-speaker audio system, Sirius satellite radio, power sunroof, and a
Also on display, the Galant GTO R73-X show car, the Lancer EX2000 Turbo and the all-new 2008 Lancer Evolution complement the full-line up of Mitsubishi vehicles for
Lancer Ralliart specifications
Overall length (mm) - 4,570
Overall width (mm) - 1,760
Overall height (mm) - 1,490
Wheelbase (mm) - 2,635
F/R track (mm) - 1,530 / 1,530
Occupants - 5
Engine - 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC with intercooler/turbocharger
Max. output - 177 kW (240 PS)
Max torque. - 343 Nm (35 kg-m)
Driveline - Full-time 4WD (with ACD)
Transmission - Twin Clutch SST
Tires - 215/45R18
To answer our own question, we’d say that even though we can’t be 100 percent certain, the Lancer featured in the above picture sure looks like it’s the real deal. In a previous release back in mid-December, Mitsubishi had revealed that the upcoming Lancer Ralliart, which will compete head on with the Subaru Impreza WRX, will feature an aluminum bonnet panel, Recaro front seats, sports steering wheel with paddle shift and a Ralliart radiator grille. There’s no way of seeing the Recaro seats and the steering wheel, but the bonnet is straight off the EVO X while the radiator grille features the Ralliart logo. -Continued after the jumpAs we told you in our previous post on the Lancer Ralliart, Mitsubishi’s WRX hunter will be equipped with a detuned version the EVO X’s 2.0 litre Turbo Engine delivering 240 HP coupled with a 6-speed Twin Clutch - SST transmission and with a full-time 4WD system with Active Yaw Control and Active Centre Differential.
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While everybody is focusing on the all-new Lancer EVO X, Mitsubishi Europe today released official details on the 2008 Lancer Ralliart. Even though Mitsubishi doesn’t clarify in its press release whether the Ralliart will be based on the 4door Lancer or the upcoming 5door hatch version which is expected to be introduced at the Geneva Show, our sources state that in Europe, the Ralliart will be based on the 5door version while in the States, the 4door sedan. (Photo above: 2005 Lancer Concept Sportback)In both cases however, the Lancer Ralliart will be equipped with a detuned version the EVO X’s new 2.0 litre (Dual Valve VVT) Turbo Engine producing 240 PS coupled with Mitsubishi’s 6-speed Twin Clutch - SST transmission and with a full-time 4WD system with Active Yaw Control and Active Centre Differential. -Continued after the jump
In Europe and unless Mitsubishi decides else wise in terms of pricing, the Lancer Ralliart will compete against the Subaru Impreza WRX, VW Golf GTI, Opel Astra OPC, Honda Civic Type-R, Renault Megane RS etc.
According to Mitsubishi’s European arm, the Lancer Ralliart will feature among other things, an aluminium bonnet panel, Recaro front seats, sports steering wheel with paddle shift and a Ralliart radiator grille.
Even before anyone drove the all-new Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X, there was plenty of criticism from EVO fans that the new iteration of the model was not only heavier but also more civilized than its predecessor. Motortend magazine decided to pit the two versions against each other to see whether the EVO fans were right or not.Here’s what Motortrends senior editor Ed Loh had to say about it after testing both cars: “The clarity and rawness of the IX has been smoothed over in the X, with no replacement in terms of excitement. Though the X may be more proper and polished when it speaks to you, the IX tells better stories.” Check out the full story by clicking the link below.
Link: Motortrend
Without doubt, the all-new Lancer EVO X is the star at Mitsubishi’s stand at the 2007 LA Show which opened up its doors to the members of the media today. Notably, the new EVO X is making its first appearance on American soil after its worldwide debut at the Tokyo Show last month. According to Mitsubishi, the American version of the Lancer EVO X is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing an estimated 291 HP. No word on prices or acceleration figures yet. Check out the official press release along with our high-res image gallery after the jump. -ContinuedPRESS RELEASE
Mitsubishi Unveils All-New Lancer Evolution At The
Noted as the pinnacle of Mitsubishi's rally-inspired technology and engineering, Mitsubishi introduces the 2008 Lancer Evolution, the newest and most sophisticated version of the legendary high-performance model series that began in
The strikingly styled 2008 Lancer Evolution showcases new performance and handling technology, including an all-new 291-hp (est.) 2.0-liter turbocharged/intercooled engine and the Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) dynamic handling system. S-AWC offers an extraordinary level of control at each wheel, going well beyond the capabilities of other all-wheel drive systems.
The Lancer Evolution's S-AWC system regulates drive torque at each wheel by controlling a network of dynamic handling technologies, including: Active Center Differential (ACD) 4-wheel drive, Active Yaw Control (AYC) rear differential, Active Stability Control (ASC), and Sport ABS brakes. Integration of ASC is new for all markets. Exclusive to the Los Angeles Auto Show will be an interactive display for event attendees to experience the razor sharp handling of the Lancer Evolution's S-AWC dynamic handling system designed to emulate driving on tough terrains like a winding mountain roads.
