To bad we don't live in the UK

[rose0529]

Autocar snagged a handful of pics and some initial specs of the UK-only Mitsubishi Evolution X FX-400, and as suspected, the hotter Evo is a road-going version of the ADR Motorsport-prepared sedan that successfully campaigned this past September in the 24-Hour Britcar Championship.

The turbocharged 2.0-liter 4B11 will put out approximately 405 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque thanks to a new turbo, retuned ECU and center-exit exhaust. As opposed to the outgoing FQ400, the Evo X-based model won't use a race clutch, so puttering around town should be bit more bearable, and due to the FQ400's prodigious output, the twin-clutch SST gearbox – which can't handle more than 331 lb.-ft. of torque – won't be used. Despite this, expect the FQ400 to lay down 0-60 times of around 3.5 seconds, 0.6 seconds faster than the Evo X FQ360.

In addition to six-pot calipers, upgraded brakes and 18-inch wheels, the FQ400 will feature a new aero kit that includes additional cooling intakes, vents, a larger air intake in the hood and ducts cut into the side skirts to aid rear brake cooling. Production will be limited to 100 units, unless demand calls for more, but considering the price – between £45,000 and £50,000, or £14,500 more than the FQ-360 – 100 examples should just about do it.




http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/01/m...g-with-405-hp/

[clean2g]

only 100 units?? ghey..

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

looks pretty sweet. Sucks to hear that the SST tranny can't handle any torque.

[bluntedelvis]

First pic made me wet my self. Dont know about the center rear exhaust though kinda looks retarded.

[Ihearrtdsm]

sexy, also agree about the exhaust :-X

[MustGoFaster]

Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

looks pretty sweet. Sucks to hear that the SST tranny can't handle any torque.

I wonder if anyone's actually tested it. It's made by Getrag, the same makers of the 3S transmission. The 3S tranny is rated for 440 Nm or 325 Ft Lbs by Getrag. There are a fair number of cars putting double that through them, the only thing that fails is the case around the gears, and t-cases.

[rose0529]

Originally Posted by MustGoFaster

I wonder if anyone's actually tested it. It's made by Getrag, the same makers of the 3S transmission. The 3S tranny is rated for 440 Nm or 325 Ft Lbs by Getrag. There are a fair number of cars putting double that through them, the only thing that fails is the case around the gears, and t-cases.

I guess from reading on evolutionm they are saying it starts cutting torque back when it hits like 330ft lbs....It will prob handle more but needs new stronger clutches...$$

[Goat Blower]

Yeah, DSM trannies weren't even meant for that much, and we all know they hold 2-3 times that. I bet the X tranny is strong enough, you just have to get around the programming that cuts engine power.