Possible Hybrid Drivetrain for Next-Gen Lancer Evo
According to Motor Trend and Left Lane News, the next stage in the evolution of Mitsubishi’s Lancer will come in the form of a hybrid. The brand’s green efforts are expected to make their way into the drivetrain of the Evo XI.
The next Evo will be a plug-in hybrid based on the PX-MiEV concept. Power will come from the combination of a 2.0-L 4 cylinder engine and an electric motor.
Unlike traditional hybrids (have they been around long enough to be a tradition?), the Evo will use it’s electric motor to drive the front wheels most of the time, and the turbo 2.0-L to drive the rear wheels, when needed.
Not only will this combination improve fuel economy for the Evo, it will provide it with excellent acceleration. The 4 cylinder engine apparently packs 320 hp on it’s own, which should already be enough to really get the car moving. Add the torque of the electric motor and you’ve got yourself a 0-60 time of around 4.5 seconds.
Another nice benefit of the added electric motor is the absence of turbo lag. Since electric motors have great torque at really low speed, it will fill in the gap in the low RPM range, where the turbo’s effects aren’t completely felt.
Jalopnik Gives Us Its Favorite Vehicles of the Millennium (So Far)
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We’re pretty fond of the Jalopnik gang–partly for their insults against The Truth About Cars, and partly for their grassroots fondness for automotive and aeronautical performance. Joining a common trend this is their “Best10″ (a play on Car and Driver’s “10Best”) cars of the decade.
Here’s the list with the watered-down specs:
Image Gallery: Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart
We continue to never get the credit we deserve. CarVersation covered Mitsu management’s worried state and ideas for survival. Mitsubishi Motors is, in fact, expanding its product line in the US to include a sub-compact hatch placed below its Lancer. The Colt will be that sub-compact. The standard Colt has not been an object of praise across the pond, but there is hope in Mitsubishi’s Ralliart version. The factory-tuned variant sports a 150+ hp I-4, a more rigid suspension, Evo seats, and a mean body-kit. Sadly, Mitsu execs over in Japan are not confident in bringing the Ralliart to the States. Read more
Lancer Sportback Inches Closer to Release
Mitsubishi’s Lancer Sportback is set to go on sale nationwide at the start of September. The new hatch bodystyle will be made available to better compete with Subaru’s Impreza. The hatch will increase cargo capacity from a minimum of 14 cu. ft. with all seats up to a maximum of 47 with seats folded.
The Sportback will come in two trim levels: GTS and Ralliart. The GTS will have a base price of $19,200 and include a standard 5-spd. manual (or optional CVT) with a 168 hp 2.4 L inline-four; the all-wheel-drive Ralliart will have a 237 hp turbocharged 2.0 L four with a dual-clutch auto-manual gearbox. Pricing for the Ralliart will start at $28,300.
Mitsu Publicly Firm on Staying in US, Privately Very Worried
Fokoku Capital Management, an influential Japanese business firm, caused quite a bit of buzz yesterday when an analyst recommended Mitsubishi Motors and Suzuki Automotive withdrawal from the US market. Both independent car companies publicly reaffirmed their dedication to staying inside the United States, but now word is coming in that serious discussion is being made over their declining status in the American market.
Video: Focus RS vs. Evo X
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TV show has run a comparison test between two fierce sport compacts: Ford’s revered Focus RS and Mitsu’s fresh Lancer Evo X. The Evo’s larger, stronger, and has all-wheel-drive, but the Focus RS is lighter.
See how it turns out.
Like All Asians, This One's a Screamer
Just a week after we covered the -330, Mitsubishi unveiled its top-of-the-line Lancer Evolution FQ-400. Engineers went to work upgrading the 2.0 L inline-four’s intercooler, installing high-flow injectors, reprogramming the ECU, and adding a new exhaust system. Peak horsepower has now been pushed up to 403. Away from the engine bay, new lightweight composite body panels, wheels, and bumpers trim down on fat. Toyo Proxes race tires, Bilstein shocks, and Eibach springs accompany a wide-track and lowered suspension to handle the added performance and reduce drag. All this carbon fiber and extra boost lets the new Evo go from zero-to-sixty in a Shelby-spanking 3.8 seconds. Pricing for the FQ-400 starts at £50,000.
Euro Lancer Gets Greeted with FQ-330
UK Mitsu fans have another thing to glee about, as a new mid-range addition has come to the venerable FQ (short for “Fucking Quick”) series. The Lancer Evolution X FQ-330 has engine output pushed to 329 hp, allowing sixty to be a hit in four and a half seconds. Also added are 18″ Enkei alloys, Brembo brakes, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, and a Rockford six-speaker premium audio system.
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Audi S5 vs Mitsubishi Evo IX
This is a pretty cool video I found on youtube comparing the Audi S5 to the Mitsubishi Evo IX. I can’t understand what the guy is saying but who cares, just enjoy the cars. I love the Audi S5 and don’t know who won the comparison but either way I’d take the Audi S5. If you can translate please comment what is being said. Enjoy the video.
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[Video]Inside Line Races the Nissan GT-R against the world
Inside Line has done what many of us dream about, they got permission to close down the 1.8mile mountain road in california to run performance tests. Here is Nissan’s contenders;Audi R8, Mitsubishi Evolution X MR, Porsche 911, Subaru Impreza WRX STI and Lotus Elise SC. Check the video below for the results of who won.-Click on continue reading below for the 0-60 and car breakdown.
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