Evo X

[A//// Guy]

Its out in Japan. I hate the interior... so I wont be getting one.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071001.004/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x-launched-ja

Heres one for Scheides. :)

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/1/9071001.004/9071001.004.Mini9L.jpg

[Kracka]

I've been reading a lot about the X recently and have been looking at actual pictures taken on the streets. Its good looking, but the prototype was so much more aggressive. That picture is of the RS version which is really stripped down (small brakes/wheels, no wing, etc.). All the magazines and websites are saying it handles better, but slightly slower in a straight line (lap times are still improved though thanks to the handling). The Mitsu engineers have hinted that some simple tweaking of the software will really liven the car up though. I really can't figure out why Mitsu made it slower in the 1/4 mile though, it seems like with the new engine and extra technology goodies they could have done more.

[scheides]

AWESEOME! My big beef with this car is the added weight. Its heavy enough as it is!!! I wish they would come with an actual RS version here, as pictured above, with small brakes, small wheels, etc. Then again, I cannot live w/o 17's (at least) and the brembos. They really finish off the car.

For the record though, I hate white! (ok ok, its hawt, but black is hawter?). I can't wait to see the aftermarket unleashed on this thing. Its too bad I plan on keeping my VIII for several years to come, but there should be plenty of goodies out for this new motor when it comes time to upgrade!

[merkzu]

I'm glad I grabbed a 9, just not feeling that thing

[Shane@DBPerformance]

So when is the 4G63T based purely mechanical AWD cheapo Lancer coming out? :)

[Pushit2.0]

Its more like a Subaru now, anything more then very basic bolt-ons and/or a flash and the you need to upgrade everything. I think it looks nice and should work out for mitsu in the long run.

~John

[Super Bleeder!!]

I see a lot of potential looks-wise. i'd like to know the bore, stroke, and the specs on the stock cams.

quick somebody buy one so we can tear into it!

[scheides]

You know, if its anything like the IX over the VIII, it'll probably make a solid 310whp on a DD dyno with a simple TBE and some tuning. If that's the case, I think this will be an awesome car to keep tearing up the streets!

[Shane@DBPerformance]

112mm bore, 17mm stroke, 292 duration, 1.5kilometer lift @ 0.50"

[scheides]

112mm bore, 17mm stroke, 292 duration, 1.5kilometer lift @ 0.50"

That's really oversquare! Can't wait to see the crank on that puppy!