Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR revealed

hks786 · 05-01-2008, 09:18 AM

hks786 · 05-01-2008, 09:28 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, 02:53 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, 03:40 PM

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

Davin · 05-01-2008, 10:06 PM

Look forward to see it soon.

SteelTorque · 05-01-2008, 10:55 PM

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

Amir87 · 05-01-2008, 11:35 PM

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

MrTerryliu · 05-01-2008, 11:41 PM

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

just4kickz · 05-02-2008, 01:00 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, 01:02 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, 01:33 AM

zose wheels = sick. i love this car

SpecC · 05-02-2008, 02:14 AM

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

just4kickz · 05-02-2008, 02:27 AM

Quote:

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, 05:26 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, 07:39 AM

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

Jet335i · 05-02-2008, 10:36 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, 10:40 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, 10:42 AM

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

+1 on White

lyndon_h · 05-02-2008, 12:11 PM

looks good.

asdflkijd · 05-02-2008, 01:31 PM

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

Anthony456 · 05-02-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

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 Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,311 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. __________________

05-01-2008, 02:53 PM	#3
CRZ410S First Lieutenant Drives: 08 335i Vert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbs of Philly Posts: 397 iTrader: (0)	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 __________________ E93 08 335i Vert \| 6 spd \| Barbera Red ext/Blk Int \| Sprt/Prem pkgs \| Comfort/Nav/Ipod/Sirius \| + some custom work

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05-01-2008, 03:40 PM	#4
Jet335i Captain Drives: 2011 E92 IB ZCP DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monmouth Co. NJ Posts: 772 iTrader: (5)	that's supposedly the 2009 version...looks like hell if you ask me.

05-01-2008, 10:06 PM	#5
Davin Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 335xi - 92 MB 300E Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC Posts: 1,700 iTrader: (0)	Look forward to see it soon.

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MrTerryliu Brigadier General Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area Posts: 3,186 iTrader: (6)	ok now lets see the ugly ass. im sorry i just had too...

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FinInk Second Lieutenant Drives: 2000 Celica, Wanting 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Posts: 291 iTrader: (0)	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.

05-02-2008, 07:39 AM	#15
335i4u2nv Colonel Drives: 335i e9O sL0w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: im right behind u Posts: 2,760 iTrader: (0)	i may trade my 335i for this... epsecially since bmw is getting ghay about warrenty! __________________ "dat ***** is doin like 2 bills." Translation: That black guy is doing 200 miles per hour

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Jet335i Captain Drives: 2011 E92 IB ZCP DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monmouth Co. NJ Posts: 772 iTrader: (5)	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...

05-02-2008, 10:42 AM	#18
ArmyBimmerDude Major General Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,502 iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Love the front, really unsure about the rear... +1 on White __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i

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lyndon_h Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madagascar Posts: 1,923 iTrader: (2)	looks good.

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