EVO X - Brochure (Jap version)

[SIMid]

Wraith will love this.

http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?threadid=166852&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

[PaulyJ]

Why fuel the fire for...?
GEEZ!
Cant wait to see one when it comes out.
Mates at Knox Mitsubishi will take me for a test run :D

[luvpsi]

422 Nm of torque:D now thats a lot from a 4 cyl engine:clap:

[bornwild]

That's gonna be one ultimate machine

[Shaun]

Would be going the DSG style box if i was to go for one..

[Apex]

This car is going to be amazing, cant wait to see one.

Looks like there are 3 specs in Japan, one with a manual one with DSG and the basic build your own rally car RS.

I wonder if pricing will change much over the out going model .

[Wraith]

Wraith will love this.

http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?threadid=166852&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

Thanks Simon :)

This ones actually been posted on the 2 Evo forums I'm a member of for quite some time.

I didn't put it up here, because I didn't think anyone would be interested ;)


Oh and they call it SST - Sport Shift Transmission :)

[Wraith]

422 Nm of torque:D now thats a lot from a 4 cyl engine:clap:

If it's anything like most previous models, it'll actually be a hell of alot more than that stock standard........

Evo 9 is advertised as 206kw and 355nm - it actually posseses over 225kw and around 400nm stock :D

From what I know the X has over 240kw, but is still being advertised as 206kw ;)

[Wraith]

That's gonna be one ultimate machine

Sure is and it looks not bad either, hence why I'm keeping a very close eye on it :)

[Wraith]

Why fuel the fire for...?
GEEZ!
Cant wait to see one when it comes out.
Mates at Knox Mitsubishi will take me for a test run :D

Thanks Pauly, it's ok now we've sorted our differences.

I can't wait for it to be released as well :)

I'm also looking forward also to the release of the new Sti, I actually like it :o

[rjastra]

Interesting how the "normal" manual model is limited to a 5 speed box.

[Wraith]

Here's some of the latest info on the Evo X

Some Japanese spec test mules have been driven 'fanged' for the 1st time by people outside of Mitsubishi - here's the comments....

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=122744#24

I also read on the OzEvo forum performance figures attained so far are:

0-100km/h 5.0sec
0-400m 13.8sec ?? (I put question marks there as to me that dosn't add
up, more often than not a flat 5 to 100km/h would equate to at least a mid to low 13 over the 1/4) - these are times for the 5spd manual, 'they say' the SST is quicker ?? lets wait n see :)
0.79g on the skid pan......kind of makes that new Shelby supercar look good in terms of road holding as it achieved over 1.0g on the skid pan ;)

[bornwild]

The shelby is a lot lighter and lower and has a lot wider tyres too. :) Let me do some mods to the Evo and it'll be hitting 4g :D

[bornwild]

Sure is and it looks not bad either, hence why I'm keeping a very close eye on it :)

We live close by so....if you get one, you're taking me for a drive :D:D

[Wraith]

Your more than welcome Bornwild :)

I'll have to wait until both this and new Sti are released and decide from there, at this stage the Sti's looking good, I believe it'll have higher performance in terms of acceleration and speed compared with the Evo 10, but the Evo will remain king of the handling/cornering/braking department...

Or I might just keep my 'fairly new' Cali for everyday use and just wait for and buy one of these...(VE Coupe - it will eventually exist) get back to my V8 roots :)

http://i23.tinypic.com/14bkr38.jpg

[rjastra]

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/BD4AEA93F449AA02CA25736100012841/$file/Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STi_Teas.jpg

[Wraith]

Rjastra, I've already posted that pic above on the 'NEW WRX' thread :)

It's one of the latest shots of the '08 Sti :)

[rjastra]

Rjastra, I've already posted that pic above on the 'NEW WRX' thread :)

It's one of the latest shots of the '08 Sti :)

Its actually the first "official" shot.

[Wraith]

Pity it's a 'dark' shot, it had lots of people complaining on the rex forums :)

[rjastra]

Pity it's a 'dark' shot, it had lots of people complaining on the rex forums :)

typical "teaser" shot to get people talking... ;)

[Wraith]

Here's some recent info on the new Evo X after a test drive review, taken from a U.S Evo X forum........sounds like this new Evo is a handling phenomenon :)

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10077&posted=1#post10077

[btm]

typical "teaser" shot to get people talking... ;)

and its working :D

[bornwild]

Sure does look good that Evo.

[bornwild]

New Lancer was tested by AU reporters.

http://webwombat.com/motoring/news_reports/mitsubishi-lancer-2008-review.htm

Looks like a good car and good value for money if ya' ask me :)

[Wraith]

For those who havn't checked out the links above, the new Evo X looks hot in both blue and silver, as well as the much publicised red...

What your looking at here are 2 of the 'base model' 5spd manuals..

http://i21.tinypic.com/11rvx2b.jpg

http://i20.tinypic.com/141t8w2.png

http://i22.tinypic.com/s6u32x.jpg

[blueraven]

blue ftw!!!

[btm]

i want the blue!

[blueraven]

"Base price $32,000-$38,000 (est)"

40k - 50k aus??????????

[Wraith]

LOL on the U.S forum I'm a member of, most of those guys are liking the silver and blue over the 1st seen red ones too :)

I'll post up some pics of a ralliart 'dressed up' silver one - it looks horn bags !!!

http://i20.tinypic.com/e683r9.jpg

http://i24.tinypic.com/116nepy.gif

http://i24.tinypic.com/igxcpg.jpg

http://i23.tinypic.com/x4qbn8.jpg

http://i24.tinypic.com/zvbzo2.jpg

[Wraith]

"Base price $32,000-$38,000 (est)"

40k - 50k aus??????????

I hope so, but don't think it'll be that way BR, despite the strong Aussie dollar....

It's always more like x2 whatever the U.S price is :(

[btm]

food for thought... if Mitsu Oz packs their bags and heads home (which it is certainly looking like it might) then how could this effect owning a mitsubishi?

resale would most certainly be reduced

parts & servicing would become more expensive as no one would be regularily stocking them

what else?

[blueraven]

take those gay stickers of the side and i will buy it :D

[bornwild]

Probably around 60k-70k in AU.

I do like that Evo...looks the Biz. A countryman of mine designed the car :D.

[Wraith]

take those gay stickers of the side and i will buy it :D

Agree Nik, I'm not a fan of car graphics either !

Just a note on the top spec Evo X which will be the called the Evo 10 'MR' model - it uses a combination of "Eibach springs" and Bilstein shocks........

Just thought I'd mention that, as there's been alot of talk regarding springs on other threads, what better recommendation can you have than this, if Eibachs have been chosen by Mitsu for the new top spec Evo, they are undoutbtebly amongst the best :)

[rjastra]

Road and Track test:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=6&article_id=6029

[Wraith]

There's also this, BR might find the speculated pricing very interesting ;)

http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2816962.aspx

Other info links

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=122744

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=590

[blueraven]

Our guess is that this model would be pegged circa the Luxury Car Tax threshold (currently $57,009). The outgoing Evo IX was priced at $56,789.

US website Edmunds.com claims the new car laps Mitsubishi's own 2.4km test track 2sec quicker than the outgoing Evo IX!




*does a little happy dance*

[Wraith]

*does a little happy dance*

LOL you mean like this :dance:

Double beaut whamy - might be in your price range and officially quicker than a IX on the track yeeeehahhhh :D

[blueraven]

2 seconds on a 2.4km track!!

hell the wrx was around a second faster then the SriT back in 2003 around wakefeild park... that gives you an idea of just how much faster 2 full seconds is!

not sure if it will be in my price range since i have a mate with a modded evo 9 that might be moving to the states...i have first dibs to buy it if he does :D (240kw atw, full mega $$ coilover kit, swaybars and strut braces, aero kit and 2 sets wheels with race rubber :D <$45k...)

[Wraith]

Sounds like a buy and a half Nik, go for it......that's one potent machine, should easily do mid to low 12's, as that's simialr power to what most guys have with their IX's on the Oz Evo forum and they're all 12sec. machines :)

[poita]

evo's are meant for the track, not a 400m straight line

[Wraith]

True that, but, they'll do both equally well ;)

[Wraith]

Another recent review 01-10-07, sounds like the Evo X is indeed quite a machine....

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_drive.php?sid=1098&page=1

[bornwild]

I want the Evo.....officially best bang for your buck car.

[Wraith]

Here's the link to the official Japanese launch...

http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/products/detail1682.html

The RS model is capable of 0-100km/h in 4.5sec :eek: but definitely not suited to all the 'Euro freaks' who want all the creature comforts as it's a stripped out version, similar to the BMW M3 CSL :)

[bornwild]

Here's the link to the official Japanese launch...

http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/products/detail1682.html

The RS model is capable of 0-100km/h in 4.5sec :eek: but definitely not suited to all the 'Euro freaks' who want all the creature comforts as it's a stripped out version, similar to the BMW M3 CSL :)

I don't give a shit about any comfort....as long as I get to do lap times as close as possible to a Porsche GT3. :D

[Wraith]

I don't give a shit about any comfort....as long as I get to do lap times as close as possible to a Porsche GT3. :D

LOL, well then my friend, an RS Evo X might be the one for you ;)

[rjastra]

Here's the link to the official Japanese launch...

http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/products/detail1682.html

The RS model is capable of 0-100km/h in 4.5sec :eek: but definitely not suited to all the 'Euro freaks' who want all the creature comforts as it's a stripped out version, similar to the BMW M3 CSL :)

That's 0-60mph :) add 0.5 for 0-100km/h.

The initial yank tests suggest the EvoX is no faster than the Evo9. And the yanks did get both the luxo and stripped Evo9. Weight difference was only 30kg.

[Wraith]

That's 0-60mph :) add 0.5 for 0-100km/h.

The initial yank tests suggest the EvoX is no faster than the Evo9. And the yanks did get both the luxo and stripped Evo9. Weight difference was only 30kg.

Add a whole 1/2 a sec for an extra 2mp/h (100km/h = 62mp/h) :confused: don't know about that one, we can only go by actual times run, not our own speculation ;)

The slowest time I've read was 0-100km/h in 5.2sec, that's quicker than the IX.

Even if the yank tests are accurate, that still means that the new Evo X has heaps more power and torque and handling prowess over the IX as it weighs significantly more - there might only be 30kg difference between MR and RS Evo X's but it's over 100kg more than a IX :)

We'll have to just hang in there and wait till we get our hands on them and see how they do.....even if performance is the same as a IX the X is a far superior O/A machine, forget about the IX it's history :)

Just on a side note, the new Sti is the one to watch out for, from info I've seen, it'll be quicker than the Evo X, but the Evo will still be the master when it comes to handling prowess :)

[rjastra]

Just on a side note, the new Sti is the one to watch out for, from info I've seen, it'll be quicker than the Evo X, but the Evo will still be the master when it comes to handling prowess :)

Well, let's not speculate on that shall we ;) The new Impreza has a very good chassis. We just haven't seen it yet in full sports spec.

If subaru can expand on the current WRX's linear power delivery for the new STi (ie.. less lag and quicker onboost) then I think the 0.5L advantage of the STI should see it have a real advantage in-gears over the Lancer. Not to mention the STi should have a 6 speed manual (as opposed to the Lancers 5 speed) and weigh less.

[Wraith]

More and more reports and reviews are starting to emerge on the new Evo 10...and it's not dissapointing anyone :)

Top Gear report:

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/106-mitsubishi-evo-x/

Here's a vid of an Aussie test session:

http://rocketpunchautoblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x-video.html

[Wraith]

Some nice pics from Edmunds, put on the U.S Evoxforum......enjoy :)

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12231#post12231

[btm]

its got its own forum...???

[Wraith]

Of course :)

That's just one of many around the World ;)

You would expect cars like the Evo, GT-R and Wrx, with their performance and capability and cult following to have such a huge following....

[btm]

i can understand a forum dedicated to evo's... but one dedicated to just the evo X ??

[Wraith]

That's the kind of impact and respect this car has ;)

The new R35 GT-R also has it's own forums and I'm sure you'll find some for the new Sti, the new M3 etc....

You would probably find the same for individual models of exotics like Ferrari' too :)

We could only wish Opel could build such a machine.....

[bornwild]

They can definitely build it...but whether they can sell it!? That's a different thing :)

[Wraith]

I'm sure if they could build it, it'd sell :)

I doubt they (Opel) will ever be able to build a car that good though....that's what all the other exotic/prestige German car builders are for ;)

[Wraith]

Dosn't take long for the choppers......

Dumped Evo 10 looks horn bags, now all it needs is the 'Wraith touch' and some HUGE wheels :D

http://i24.tinypic.com/2e64hzk.jpg

[btm]

i like the current wheels. its very 'rally spec' :)

[bornwild]

I'm sure if they could build it, it'd sell :)

I doubt they (Opel) will ever be able to build a car that good though....that's what all the other exotic/prestige German car builders are for ;)

Opel has had some extremely good vehicles :) Manta Manta :D not to mention the Calibra and the DTM-Spec Astra extreme Concept :D

[btm]

Opel has had some extremely good vehicles :) Manta Manta :D not to mention the Calibra and the DTM-Spec Astra extreme Concept :D
and what about the new GT??

[Wraith]

meh, except for the Calibra, the other 2 are just concepts......

And TBH the Calibra is far far far away from being classed a top car and that's an unbiased judgement from me being an owner and lover of the type !!!

Opel will never have something as good as an Evo or Wrx......or maybe they will, but by then the Jap bridgade will be 10 steps ahead as usual ;)

[Apex]

I have just finished reading a glowing review of the EVO-X in the latest AUTOCAR magazine.
The EVO-X for NZ arrives mid next month, and will initially be available with manual transition only. Even with the high performance kit as standard (Light weight two piece Brembo front disks and BBS wheels) the manual version costs $1500 less than the outgoing GSR, at NZ$62,990. New Zealand specifications includes the matt exterior finish, a keyless operating system, privacy glass, auto on HID lighting, 7 airbags and data dot vehicle identification.
Limited numbers of the TC-SST EVO will arrive first thing 08, costing NZ$67,990. Later next year we will be getting the Australia Poo-Spec Evo, which will come with less power on tap due to the inconsistent fuel quality found in your market.

[btm]

Later next year we will be getting the Australia Poo-Spec Evo, which will come with less power on tap due to the inconsistent fuel quality found in your market
:D :mad: :p

[btm]

Looks like us sheep shagers will be getting the new EVO nearly a year before you aussies and our model won’t be watered down like yours! :p :p

i have no comment :)

[EL BURITO]

I think we will See Wraith with a Evo hen given those prices ?

[bornwild]

and what about the new GT??

yeah and the GT and the Speedster!!!! :D

Opel can create some amazing cars. :)

[btm]

I think we will See Wraith with a Evo hen given those prices ?

and that is NZD... makes it even cheaper in AUD (divide by about 1.17)

[Apex]

The SST is half a second slower than an Evo-9 but the 5-Speed is the same speed, aparently the reason for only 5 cogs is an effort to save weight:confused:

[bornwild]

The SST is half a second slower than an Evo-9 but the 5-Speed is the same speed, aparently the reason for only 5 cogs is an effort to save weight:confused:

As if one more gear is gonna add a herculean amount of weight....phlease.....they were just being CHEAP! :p

[Apex]

As if one more gear is gonna add a herculean amount of weight....phlease.....they were just being CHEAP! :p

15kg apparently
Initially the EVO-9 was offered locally in GT spec with a 5-Speed and mechanical rear LSD, it was priced at NZ$59,990 and to the 6-Speed and SAYCII GSR’s was 66,990 so you could be correct.
I wonder if they will offer a cheaper WRX competitor as first thought.

[bornwild]

Apparently they will some RalliArt version :)

[Wraith]

I have just finished reading a glowing review of the EVO-X in the latest AUTOCAR magazine.
The EVO-X for NZ arrives mid next month, and will initially be available with manual transition only. Even with the high performance kit as standard (Light weight two piece Brembo front disks and BBS wheels) the manual version costs $1500 less than the outgoing GSR, at NZ$62,990. New Zealand specifications includes the matt exterior finish, a keyless operating system, privacy glass, auto on HID lighting, 7 airbags and data dot vehicle identification.
Limited numbers of the TC-SST EVO will arrive first thing 08, costing NZ$67,990. Later next year we will be getting the Australia Poo-Spec Evo, which will come with less power on tap due to the inconsistent fuel quality found in your market.

Sounds good TTETT.....

Don't worry about the Aussie 'poo spec' I'm sure given a little time, we'll see plenty of tuning upgrading options for these, that'll take them to where they can go power wise and continue to dominate ;)

[Wraith]

I think we will See Wraith with a Evo hen given those prices ?

Not sure BTM as that puts the variant I want at well over 70k on road......

Will make a decision eventually when both it and Sti have come along and revealed all about themselves.....

At this stage I'm waiting (and constantly cleaning the drool off my face :D) for the new GT-R to land here in Oz. and see what the deal is with this monster and then possibly wait for and compare the new VE coupe (I read some rumours HSV is working on a new AWD coupe 4 variant of the VE as the new flag ship with the corvette LS7 - interesting), once all these are out, I'll decide from there :)

Can't complain in the meantime, I've got access to plenty of cars choice :)

[Wraith]

Complete set of high res. pics of interior, exterior, engine and mechanicals of the new Evo 10, for anyone who's interested :)

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/10/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x-full.html

[Apex]

Your more than welcome Bornwild :)

I'll have to wait until both this and new Sti are released and decide from there, at this stage the Sti's looking good, I believe it'll have higher performance in terms of acceleration and speed compared with the Evo 10, but the Evo will remain king of the handling/cornering/braking department...

Or I might just keep my 'fairly new' Cali for everyday use and just wait for and buy one of these...(VE Coupe - it will eventually exist) get back to my V8 roots :)

http://i23.tinypic.com/14bkr38.jpg

So 2011 then ;)

[Wraith]

Quite possibly, but only GMH insiders will know for sure.......

I've read we'll see a new coupe anytime from late 2008 ?? could be some time in 2009 or even as far as 2011 as you've mentioned ??

Oh well time flies, give us all more time to put more pennies aside :)

[Wraith]

Here you go guys, Motor review on the new Evo.......read it here before the mag gets released :)

http://www.evoxforums.com/

[blueraven]

*wipes drool....

[Apex]

Motor claim they got to drive it first?? before who??Haha.

[Wraith]

Motor claim they got to drive it first?? before who??Haha.

Probably referring to their main competitor Wheels Magazine :)