2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ-400

Přidáno: Feb 16, 2010   přidal: 222Jacko

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Mitsubishi has upped the ante with its rather bonkers Evo X FQ400. Its the most powerful officially tuned Lancer Evolution yet released, with 403bhp and 387lb ft topping the previous best, the 400bhp Evo VIII FQ400. It enables the Evo X to complete the 0-62mph sprint in a sprightly 3.8sec as quick as most supercars and onto a 155mph limited top speed. The extra power is extracted from the same 2-litre MIVEC engine as the rest of the Evolution range, but it gains a significant overhaul to hike the power north of 400bhp. Theres a new, suitably enlarged turbocharger, which gets low-friction bearings, a high temperature turbine and a strengthened thrust bearing. The result is keener response and reduced turbo lag. There are also motorsport-spec fuel injectors, tweaks to the ECU, an enhanced intercooler (to keep the new turbo in check) and a 3in diameter stainless steel exhaust to allow gases to flow out with less hassle. The Evo X FQ400 rides 30mm lower and gets a wider track, with Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers. New lightweight, nine-spoke 18in alloys come wrapped in Toyo Proxes R1R cut slick rubber. There are the usual chassis gizmos, too. Top billing goes to Mitsubishis trick four-wheel-drive system (S-AWC), which distributes power to the wheels thatll use it most effectively. Among S-AWCs arsenal are stability control, an active centre differential and Sport ABS, while the system can be switched between Tarmac, Gravel and Snow modes. Outside, theres tweaked styling and aerodynamics with a heavily vented bonnet, composite side skirts and a restyled rear bumper and carbonfibre diffuser. Theres also the particularly cool sounding Vortex Generator on the roof; essentially those protruding carbon bits, that manage airflow that little bit more specifically. The Lancer Evo X FQ400 goes on sale in June 2009, costing a pound shy of £50K. Its big money for a Japanese sports saloon, but try finding a mix of four-door practicality, five-star NCAP ratings, Isofix seats and 3.8sec 0-62 times for less and youll probably struggle.

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