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Old 09-16-2008   #1
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Mitsu annouces Evo X Racer at PAS

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The British subsidiary of Mitsubishi revealed the construction plan for a race-going model of the new Lancer EVO X which will first race at the Britcar Championship. The new version is being developed with the help of ADR Motorsport specialists and it is expected to reach 400HP. “Mitsubishi UK has not been involved with circuit racing for many years, so this new initiative is a great opportunity for us. Subject to the level of interest from competitors, we are also hoping to announce a one-make race-series for the Evolution X soon”, said Paul Brigden, Ralliart’s GM.

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Mitsubishi Motors UK can confirm that it is developing a race-going version of its new Lancer Evolution X, with which it plans to contest the increasingly popular Britcar Championship.

The project is being run in association with Southampton-based vehicle importation and compliance specialists SVA UK, with the car driven by the company’s managing director and former BTCC regular James Kaye. It will run as a Mitsubishi works entry and appear in the official red and chrome Ralliart livery.

“We are pleased to be introducing a race-car program for the Evo X”, said General Manager for Ralliart Paul Brigden. “Mitsubishi UK has not been involved with circuit racing for many years, so this new initiative is a great opportunity for us. Subject to the level of interest from competitors, we are also hoping to announce a one-make race-series for the Evolution X soon.”

The new car is being constructed by ADR Motorsport, the team which already builds and runs the two-works Mitsubishis currently competing in the British Rally Championship. However, ADR are no strangers to circuit racing, having been involved with a number of successful campaigns during the 1990s.

The first public appearance of the racing Lancer is scheduled for the weekend of September 20th & 21st , when the car competes for the first time in the Britcar 24-hour race at Silverstone, driven by Kaye and two other drivers who are yet to be named.

“As I’m yet to race this season I’m not only looking forward to getting back behind the wheel, but also driving the new Mitsubishi”, said Kaye. “It is anticipated that the engine will develop around 400bhp which, together with the Evo’s four-wheel-drive system and inherently good chassis, should make it a highly-competitive package.”

Following on from the car’s Silverstone debut, Kaye – who lives on the Isle of Wight and has a business based in Southampton - is planning to contest a full season in the 2009 Britcar Championship, plus other selected endurance events.

Mitsubishi UK are keen to point out that its venture into circuit racing will not affect any of its current or forthcoming rally campaigns.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...r-ar63888.html
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Old 09-17-2008   #2
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Re: Mitsu annouces Evo X Racer at PAS

cool. the aftremarket will acctually be formed for this car now
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that X looks boobs.
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Re: Mitsu annouces Evo X Racer at PAS

Is this Mitsubishi's first entry into motorsports since they left WRC? Fucking awesome.
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Is this Mitsubishi's first entry into motorsports since they left WRC? Fucking awesome.
Mitsubishi still has teams that compete in the Dakar Rally every year. But it doesn't get very much attention in the USA.

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I LOL'd. I haven't heard that one before.
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I want one please.
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Here are some real pictures of the car. Wow... teh hawtness!




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Holy shit, that thing looks mean AND sex at the same time!
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Hrm, engine oil or tranny cooler in the front of that thing?
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wow, that thing is sweet!
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Hrm, engine oil or tranny cooler in the front of that thing?
Engine oil. The tranny cooler is probably behind the FMIC. Although the lines do look a bit small for engine oil, hard to tell really.

PS. Is that CHROME?
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Re: Mitsu annouces Evo X Racer at PAS

oh lawd, didn't even notice the bling. makes me not like the car as much
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Re: Mitsu annouces Evo X Racer at PAS

That is probalby the SST cooler. I am sure Mitsu will want to showcase their new tranny in the series.
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