fzanetti Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X FQ400 Mitsubishi announces mad 403bhp Lancer Evolution X - 3.8sec to 62mph, £50K By Stephen Dobie 27th May 2009 http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_617/car_photo_308611_7.jpg Mitsubishi has upped the ante with its rather bonkers Evo X FQ400. It’s 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. There’s 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 Mitsubishi’s trick four-wheel-drive system (S-AWC), which distributes power to the wheels that’ll use it most effectively. Among S-AWC’s arsenal are stability control, an active centre differential and Sport ABS, while the system can be switched between Tarmac, Gravel and Snow modes. Outside, there’s tweaked styling and aerodynamics with a heavily vented bonnet, composite side skirts and a restyled rear bumper and carbonfibre diffuser. There’s 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. It’s 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 you’ll probably struggle… Mitsubishi also popped its SST twin-clutch transmission in the FQ330 this week. Gen-up on that here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Way way too much money. Costs as much as a new z06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Way way too much money. Costs as much as a new z06 True! But at least they will be making it... What tells us there is a market for it... Remember the discussions back in the days of a Legacy STi with turbo H6 making 400hp/400lbft? Well, Mitsu is jumping on this niche market first (even though with a "regular" 4 cylinder engine)... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 True! But at least they will be making it... What tells us there is a market for it... Remember the discussions back in the days of a Legacy STi with turbo H6 making 400hp/400lbft? Well, Mitsu is jumping on this niche market first (even though with a "regular" 4 cylinder engine)... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Right and i think the STI and evo both need a power jump to 360-400hp but not when you add 35,000 almost 40,000 to the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Well, you are right... The STi 330 (330hp) in the UK costs £30k Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 For that price, I'll pony up for a GT-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 For that price, I'll pony up for a GT-R Here would be cheaper... The GT-R there is waaaaay more expensive due to taxes.... You gotta compare oranges by oranges... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05pearl Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Here would be cheaper... The GT-R there is waaaaay more expensive due to taxes.... You gotta compare oranges by oranges... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Did I mess up my figures? 50,000 pounds = $77,000 right? Why would taxes be more on one than the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 never make it to our shores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice_rocket Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'd just buy a regular X and mod it.. but if you have the $$ to buy it out of the box.. that's a cool idea Just like going Stage 1 on a LGT.. on an Evo IX I tuned out 40whp on a dyno dynamics. After more upgrades, it's limitless and still cheaper than forking out that much more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 50K Pounds is like 100K Canadian dollars. I could buy a regular EVO X and put $10K in to it, get my 400hp, and still be $40K ahead of the game. But I wouldn't be a true baller and have the FQ400 badge on the rear trunk. I guess that badge really is worth $40K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'd just buy a regular X and mod it.. but if you have the $$ to buy it out of the box.. that's a cool idea Just like going Stage 1 on a LGT.. on an Evo IX I tuned out 40whp on a dyno dynamics. After more upgrades, it's limitless and still cheaper than forking out that much more money. GT-R in the UK costs £60K Taxes are proportionate to the car's class, horsepower and costs man... Remember the old luxury taxes - at least here in Mass - for cars over USD 40k??? I really bet Mitsu could sell this car in the States for around USD 55k....As opposed to their USD 45k Evo X price... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 GT-R in the UK costs £60K Taxes are proportionate to the car's class, horsepower and costs man... Remember the old luxury taxes - at least here in Mass - for cars over USD 40k??? I really bet Mitsu could sell this car in the States for around USD 55k....As opposed to their USD 45k Evo X price... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA You can get brand new EVO X for 35k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 My only question.... When are similar power parts going to make it into a Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Even if it takes a long-block swap... 350-400hp I4 RWD coupe... why not? I love AWD, and all, but less complexity, maybe a bit less weight, in a sleek-profile 2-door... what is wrong with that? And why should that ever be the sole domain of the guys in the other thread about the muscle cars. I was going to post over there, but decided against it... But why must they be focused on the glory days of 40 years ago. Why not live in the now, and make NEW glory days? V8s, TT-V6s or supercharged, Turbo 4s, whatever, in a nice, MODERN-design, RWD coupe. GenCoupe and even better-looking G37, can be topped, stylistically, too. For some company willing to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 My only question.... When are similar power parts going to make it into a Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Even if it takes a long-block swap... 350-400hp I4 RWD coupe... why not? I love AWD, and all, but less complexity, maybe a bit less weight, in a sleek-profile 2-door... what is wrong with that? And why should that ever be the sole domain of the guys in the other thread about the muscle cars. I was going to post over there, but decided against it... But why must they be focused on the glory days of 40 years ago. Why not live in the now, and make NEW glory days? V8s, TT-V6s or supercharged, Turbo 4s, whatever, in a nice, MODERN-design, RWD coupe. GenCoupe and even better-looking G37, can be topped, stylistically, too. For some company willing to try. Im still waiting for toyota to release the 3jz Inline 6 4.0liter twin turbo. That would be a fun engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Way too much money, for what will probably be car with a really peaky motor from a power output standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 £50k Isn't really that much guys, not in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 £50k Isn't really that much guys, not in England. It's not our fault that everything in England is apparently overpriced. No wonder you wish to only visit the place and not live there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 It will not be that much here, not even close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 THe FQ360 is £40,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Well it's kinda cool that they made it and I hope it results in some good power bumps for the lower lines, but yeah that's a pretty restrictive price tag which probably does more harm than good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 a simple fmic with avo380 and fuel would net OVER 400chp. add 5k in parts to the gt. done! who the hell would spend 77k on 400hp on a japanese econobox? hahaha. its a big a%% joke to me. for 77k i could get 2 gts and mod 1 and if one broke have a brand new spare parts car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Or, for 77K you could get a shitload of Dodge Neons and when it comes time for oil changes, just junk the car and drive another one. Kind of a silly point, don't you think? 5 grand is a far cry from a car that would overall be similar to the "econobox". I'm not disagreeing with anybody in this thread, the car does seem overpriced, but you're just making all sorts of bad comparisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyCat Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I would WAY rather have an M3 sedan for 55K + options. BMW 414 hp V8 or a Lancer = not even worth a comparison, IMO. But always good to see car makers upping the ante. 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 2009 Spec.B SWP Stg 2+ Airboy tuned 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 5.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Or, for 77K you could get a shitload of Dodge Neons and when it comes time for oil changes, just junk the car and drive another one. Kind of a silly point, don't you think? 5 grand is a far cry from a car that would overall be similar to the "econobox". I'm not disagreeing with anybody in this thread, the car does seem overpriced, but you're just making all sorts of bad comparisons. i tell you what then...you go spend 77k on a 400chp lancer. no way will it be that much here anyways. prolly wont make it past 45k msrp. also...not like the stock turbo didnt/doesnt have 400chp with some tuning. really..this whole thread is a moot point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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