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| Production | October 2007–present |
|---|---|
| Platform | CZ4A |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed twin-clutch transmission 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104 in) |
| Length | 4,495 mm (177.0 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,420–1,600 kg (3,131–3,527 lb) |
Mitsubishi unveiled a second concept car, the Prototype-X, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).[14]
The Lancer Evolution X sedan features a newly designed 4B11T 2.0l (1997cc) turbocharged, all-aluminum inline-4 engine. Power and torque depend on the market but all versions will have at least 280 PS (205.9 kW; 276.2 hp) (JDM version), the American market version will have slightly more. The UK models will be reworked by Mitsubishi UK, in accordance with previous MR Evolutions bearing the FQ badge. Options for the UK Evolutions are expected to be between 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW).
Two versions of the car will be offered in the U.S. The Lancer Evolution MR, with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The other version is the GSR which will have a 5-speed manual transmission system. The car has also a new full-time four-wheel drive system named S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's AWC system used in previous generations.[15] The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amount of torque to any wheel at any given time.
It also features Mitsubishi's new sequential semi-automatic six speed SST twin-clutch transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. It had been replaced the Tiptronic automatic transmission, hence the SST version replaced the GT-A version (which used in Evolution VII and Evolution IX Wagon). A five speed manual gearbox will also be available. Mitsubishi claims that the five speed manual transmission has always been preferred in rallying and should be very refined, resulting in a more satisfying drive.[16] New Lancer Evolution will incorporate Mitsubishi's next generation RISE safety body.
The Evolution X went on sale October 1, 2007 in Japan,[17] January 2008 in the USA,[18] February in Canada (as the first version of Evolution in Canada)[19] and in March 2008 in the UK.[20] The Twin Clutch SST version was available in Japan from November 2007.[21] Europe will follow with sales in May, GSR and MR version included premium Package).
[22] It is a much more refined car to drive. The extra refinement opened the car to wider audience. This vehicle is tested by Christian Legaspi and Marvin Bad-an of Team Mauri of an unknown country. The introduction of the 2010 MR-Touring moved the car even further upscale. With the introduction of the MR-Touring, Leather and a Moonroof became standard while revising the rear spoiler to just a lip spoiler. This made the car more subtle to appeal to customers that are cross shopping cars in its price range.
Japanese models
The engine is the 4B11-type 2.0 litre inline-4 turbo engine. Evolution X can get to 100 km in 4.8 seconds. Aluminum is used in the roof panel, front fenders and the rear spoiler frame structure.[23] Launch model's engine was rated 280 PS (210 kW; 280 hp)@6500rpm and 422 N·m (311 lb·ft)@3500rpm. Following the repeal of 280 horsepower law in Japan,[24] engine power was raised to 300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp)@6500rpm beginning in 2009 model year.- RS - 5 speed manual transmission. 16-inch tires. Driver dual-stage airbag. Standard Engine immobilizer.
- GSR - Standard rear spoiler. 5-speed manual or 6-speed Twin Clutch SST transmission (magnesium paddle shifters on SST model). 245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN A13C tire on Enkei 12-spoke high-rigidity cast alloy wheels or optional BBS lightweight alloy wheels. Brembo ventilated disc brakes. Standard S-AWC 4WD system. Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbag. Standard Engine immobilizer with security alarm. Optional Mitsubishi Motors Communication System (MMCS) which comprises a 30Gb hard disk drive audio/navigation system with 7 in (180 mm) LCD screen. Optional Rockford Fosgate premium sound system. Optional keyless remote entry.
- GSR-Premium - Replacement of Premium Package beginning with 2009 model year, but added MMCS and Rockford Fosgate premium audio.
- High Performance Package - Bilstein single tube shock absorbers and Eibach coil springs, brembo 2-piece disc brakes, high performance tires with stiffer walls and better grip.
- Stylish Exterior Package - Chrome finish for the front grille lattice and beltline molding, body color-keyed fender vents, adds fog lamps.
- Leather Combination Interior - The seats matches the color of the exterior.
- Premium Package - All 3 above packages plus 18 in (457.2 mm) BBS lightweight alloy wheels.
North American models
Engine produces 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp)@6500rpm and 407 N·m (300 lb·ft)@4400rpm.- GSR - Same as base Japanese GSR. (available only with manual 5 speed)
- MR - 6-speed TC-SST transmission. Suspension with Eibach springs and Bilstein struts. 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels. Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. Color-keyed large rear spoiler. Leather and sueded seating. Electronic keyless entry and starting system. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Bluetooth hands-free cellular phone interface system with voice recognition.
- MR Premium - MR with a Rockford Fosgate Navigation/Stereo with 9 speakers.[25]
- MR Touring - new 2010 MR trim introduced in August 2009, major differences from the MR are the rear-lip spoiler, heated full-leather seats, upgraded interior trim, and a power-sunroof on steel roof.
- (GSR only) Sight, Sound and Spoiler Package - Xenon HID headlamps with manual leveling; large rear spoiler; FAST-Key electronic entry and starting system; 650-watt (maximum) Rockford Fosgate audio system; in-dash 6-disc CD changer; Sirius Satellite Radio with six months prepaid subscription.
- (MR and MR Touring) Technology Package: Mitsubishi Multi Communication System, GPS navigation with Diamond Lane Guidance; 30GB hard disc drive with Digital Music Server, in-dash DVD/CD player, multifunction 7-inch (180 mm) color LCD touchscreen, 650(710 for 2010 model)-watt (maximum) Rockford Fosgate high-performance audio system, Sirius Satellite Radio with six months prepaid subscription.
UK models
UK cars kept the Evolution X name.- GS - Base Japanese GSR with Enkei wheels, 5-speed manual transmission, Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and 6 speakers.
- GSR - GS with HDD navigation with radio and music server (MMCS), Rockford Fosgate premium audio, iPod/MP3 auxiliary input port.
- GSR SST (FQ-300, FQ-330) - GSR FQ-300 with 6-speed TC-SST transmission with SST mode selection (normal, sport, super sport). GSR SST FQ-330 was released in 2009.[26]
- FQ-300 - Engine rated 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) at 6500 rpm and 407 N·m (300 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm.
- FQ-330 - Engine rated 329 PS (242 kW; 324 hp) at 6500 rpm and 437 N·m (322 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm.
- FQ-360 - Engine rated 359 PS (264 kW; 354 hp) at 6500 rpm and 492 N·m (363 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm. Carbon fibre front lip spoiler, rear vortex generator, gear knob, hand brake. Front leather Recaro seats.
- FQ-400- Engine rated 410 PS (300 kW; 400 hp) and 542 N·m (400 lb·ft) of torque. It also includes six-piston calipers, upgraded brakes and 18-inch wheels fitted with Toyo Proxes R1R tyres , a new aero kit that includes additional cooling intakes, vents, a larger air intake in the hood and ducts. Estimated 100 vehicles would be made.[27] It accelerates 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds (est.) and has a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited). The car uses Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) a four-wheel-drive system which appropriates power to the wheels that can best use it. Depending on the conditions the driver can select the most suitable set-up for the S-AWC system, three choices - Tarmac, Gravel and Snow - being offered via the wheel-mounted button and displayed in the central instrument binnacle.
Standard equipment for the range-topping Lancer Evolution X model is comprehensive, the FQ-400 coming with Bluetooth hands-free telephone connection, a CD-tuner with 30 Gig hard drive, DVD satellite navigation and privacy glass. Convenience features like remote central locking, automatic headlamps and windscreen wipers increase the FQ-400’s ease of use. Available from June 2009, the FQ-400 is covered by a three year / 36,000 mile warranty. Cost £49,999 (list price).[28]
European models
Engine rated 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) at 6500 rpm and 366 N·m (270 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm.- GSR - 5 speed manual (GSR 5 M/T) or 6-speed TC-SST transmission (GSR TC-SST).
- MR TC-SST - 6-speed TC-SST transmission. Suspension with Eibach springs and Bilstein struts. 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels. Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. Mitsubishi Multi Communication System.
Australian / New Zealand models
Engine rated 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) at 6500 rpm and 366 N·m (270 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm.- GSR - 5 speed manual or 6-speed TC-SST transmission.
- MR - 6-speed TC-SST transmission. Suspension with Eibach springs and Bilstein struts. 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels, 2 piece front brake, aluminium rear spoiler, auto leveling Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. Mitsubishi Multi Communication System, leather combination seat trim, heated front seats.
South-East Asian Models
Philippine Models
The Philippines received its Evolution X last November 2008, and is a CBU from the US. The trims and specs are almost the same, excluding the MR Touring model from the USDM.- GSR- 5-speed manual, and the same specs with the USDM GSR
- MR- 6-speed TC-SST gearbox, and the same specs with the USDM MR, excluding the Technology Package.
Malaysian Models
In Malaysia, the Lancer Evolution X is availble only with 6-speed Twin Clutch SST transmission. Like other Lancers, the license plate is put on the middle of the front bumper, to make a difference from global models. In 2009, the Royal Malaysian Police acquired a fleet of Lancer Evolution X in police livery to be used in high-speed car chases, particularly in cases of carjacking, kidnapping and hijacking.Motorsports
World Rally Championship
The Lancer Evolution is unique among its competitors in the World Rally Championship in that it was a homologated Group A car slightly modified to be able to race competitively against, from the 1997 season onwards until the San Remo Rally in 2001, World Rally Car class cars. They were successful in the WRC Rallies from 1996-1999, thanks to the Finn Tommi Mäkinen, for clinching the driver's titles from 1996-1999, and the help of teammate Richard Burns for clinching the constructors's championship for the first, and thus far only time in 1998. The Evolution however was replaced in late 2001 by the firm's first World Rally Car, named simply the Lancer Evolution WRC, which lasted in works hands, driven by Makinen, Freddy Loix, Alister McRae and Francois Delecour until Mitsubishi took a sabbatical from the championship at the end of 2002. It was succeeded for the 2004 Monte Carlo Rally by the Lancer WRC04. Mitsubishi pulled out of the World Rally Championship after the 2005 season with the Lancer WRC05 still being driven by privateers including Italian former works driver Gigi Galli and the Swede, Daniel Carlsson, in the years following. The Lancer Evolution however still competes in the Group N category.In some European markets, the Evolution was sold as the Mitsubishi Carisma Evolution, and indeed to this effect the works WRC team's second car in the late 1990s, usually driven by Burns and subsequently Loix, was customarily entered as a Carisma GT. Proton Motors of Malaysia raced Evolution III's, Evolution V's (most notable with Proton 1784 where Malaysian driver Karamjit Singh won the 2002 Production Car WRC) and an Evolution VII as the Proton Pert in various Asia-Pacific Rally Championship and APAC rally series.
Awards
In Canada Lancer Evolution X is named Best Performance Car under $50K by Motoring 2009, It won the The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada 2009 Best New Technology Award and in 2008 earned IIHS Top Safety Pick.[29] During 2009 New York International Auto Show Lancer Evolution X is Announced as one of the top 10 World Performance Car of the Year.[30] Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution won Automotive Excellence Awards 2008 "Fun to Drive"[31] and It took Dave TV’s “2008 Sports Car of the Year” award.[32] The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution won ConsumerSearch's best Aggressive sports sedan in Best Sports Sedans in June 2006.[33] During 2004–2005 alone it won six major awards, being declared "Sports Car of the Year" in Scotland and France, "Playboy Sports Car 2004" in Poland, "Best New Production Car Under €60,000" in Greece, "Sport Compact Car of the Year" in 2004 and 2005 (Sport Compact Car magazine) and "2005 All-Star" (Automobile magazine) in the United States and Motor magazine's Best "Bang for Your Bucks" in Australia.[34]
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