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Evo X has landed.

sexc rexsi — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:27:19 GMT

Hi guys i am only new to all this but thought i would let you all know that i have just been into zupps mitsubishi at mt gravatt and they have a black evo x, could take it for a spin yet as it was just being pre deliverd but will be going this arvo to see if it can get me out of my rex.

Thanks

More News Ralliar Lancer

Darren150 — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:48:14 GMT

Here is couple links for information about the up coming WRX killer the Ralliart Lancer.

http://jalopnik.com/cars/spy-photos/2009-mitsubishi-lancer-++-ralliart-283582.php

Pictures of Ralliart Lancer and EVO X
http://www.autogespot.com/index.php?id=433

this one also has video of Ralliart Lancer

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=122181?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#1

Anyone know the release date. Make the perfect car for my misses and look good next to the EVO VIII in the drive way

power chip for colt ralliart

johns2 — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:19:00 GMT

I have had my colt for a couple of months and was wondering if anyone has anyone heard of a power chip for he colt. If so where from and what is the cost..
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john2

Pajero Ralliart

andy16 — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:32:43 GMT

Hi to all members. Any Ideas if a ralliart 3 door Pajero will be available? Does anybody have any photos and specs. When will it be availible in Oz?

Dakar wannabe

EVO X Brochure

terry11 — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:58:00 GMT

http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/evox/

Links to evo x

antman — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:38:03 GMT

I know you have seen this before but worth another look at what we will be getting next year in OZ

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLsMWQRGsV8

Left Lane News has released more EVO X pics, drool!

craigb — Fri, 25 May 2007 20:28:09 GMT

You guys must have already seen these new pics I guess, but just in case you have not.......check out the shots at the bottom of the page.

Awesome!

I love my EVO IX but I'm definitely upgrading when the X is out.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x.html

Official release date for Australian Evo X

rick15 — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:37:13 GMT

Anyone know?

Prototype X

steven27 — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:31:20 GMT

This site is the site that I first spotted the Lancer EVO X & Concept - X.

The site boasts a review on the vehicle, heaps of hot pictures and more.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mitsubishi/mitsubishi-prototype-x-ar18758.html

Whilst I'm at it...... here's the URL for the EVO X.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mitsubishi/mitsubishi-lancer-evo-x-preview-ar10517.html

Japanese review of the Evolution X

FunkyR — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:09:26 GMT

Fantastic video about the Evolution X (in Japanese though).

Lots of technical information including a test drive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKuV3HLtX10&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1gxQ6kYOn4

Super All-Wheel Drive

steven27 — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:48:30 GMT

S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) is an advanced vehicle dynamics control system that regulates drive torque at each wheel. Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) is an automated manual transmission that delivers slicker shifting through the gears while freeing the driver from the need to operate the clutch.

In line with its corporate philosophy, Mitsubishi Motors strives to deliver a dynamic driving experience while making advances to keep drivers safe. Twin Clutch SST and S-AWC do so by making driving more intuitive. Both the systems work to efficiently distribute power appropriate to road conditions, and deliver outstanding control and stability maintained by an "intelligent" system that reads and reflects driver intent in real time.

The full article written by Editor Mark Cox can be found on AutomotiveTV.net website.

http://www.australiancardirectory.com.au/index.cfm?page=news_details&section=1&id=3835

More technical data

FunkyR — Fri, 25 May 2007 18:08:15 GMT

Some inside information about the Evolution X:

Mitsubishi has shown the car known as ‘Prototype X’at several international
motorshows. The conceptis a precursor to the forthcoming Evolution X, likely to be unveiled in Tokyo later this year, but a source at the Japanese auto maker confirmed to VDI that Prototype X is “about 99%” of Evo X, allowing us to gain a good impression of how the next generation of the performance sedan will shape up.
“We’ve applied the same type of differentiation seen between the current Lancer and Evolution IX to the new Lancer and Evolution X,”
says Shinichi Kurihara of Mitsubishi’s corporate strategy office. “The suspension of Prototype X is much different to base Lancer because the
engine performance is so different. “Cornering speeds are much
higher, so unsprung weight has to be reduced dramatically otherwise
we can’t maintain that kind of high performance. The first change is that
the suspension material changes from steel to forged aluminum.” Consistent with the focus on reducing unsprung mass, Evo X will not have runflat tires. “BMW is adopting them but they are heavier and we don’t want the increased unsprung weight. “We have adopted wider tires,
wider track, and the geometry of the suspension is modified compared
with the normal Lancer,” adds Kurihara-san. “An Evolution should have quicker steering and sharper turn-in. The Super All Wheel Control
4WD system itself is very similar to the current one, however, we have
developed new electronic control software for the torque distribution.”
US market Evo Xs will get the Active Yaw Control rear differential for the
first time.

Underpinning Evo X is the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer’s C-platform, which
also spawned the crossover triplets of Mitsubishi Outlander, Dodge
Caliber and Jeep Compass. While the platform is shared with the Chrysler
Group in America, Mitsubishi took the technical leadership in developing
the platform foundation, and then handed it over to the respective
brands for final differentiation. The ninth-generation Lancer chassis is bigger than the previous model: the wheelbase is 36mm longer
(2,635mm) and the front/rear tracks are 58mm wider (1,530mm). Hightension steel (590Mpa and 980Mpa) not used in previous Lancers helped create a body structure that is 56% stiffer torsionally and has 50%
improved bending resistance. “The higher rigidity of the base car’s platform has meant we can be more precise in the [Evo X’s]
suspension tuning,” says Kuriharasan. “The new platform definitely
helped us make the new car more comfortable; it’s a bit softer even
though the dynamic performance is higher.” On the new Lancer platform, a
flat front-suspension crossmember replaces the traditional saddleshaped
unit. The flat design receives lateral loads directly from the front
lower arm. The change to a flat crossmember was facilitated by a new, all-aluminum, 2-liter DOHC fourcylinder engine designed with the exhaust manifold on the backside of the cylinder head. Suspension components such as the strut tower braces, lower control arm attachment points and steering knuckles were reinforced or strengthened. Engineers say the rigidity of the tire ground contact area was improved by 18% over the previous Lancer. Objectives for the MacPherson strut front suspension included enhancing rigidity, reducing weight and lowering the roll center. Suspension travel increased by 10mm. Base modelshave a 20mm front stabilizer barwhile the sport-tuned GTS trim boasts a 21mm bar. In the rear, the trailing-arm, multilink suspension returned with a lightened but stiffer rack-type crossmember. The toe-control arm is lower and camber rigidity increased to improve steering stability.

Mitsubishi also raised the trailingarm bushing to improve suspension operation over rough surfaces. Base models get a 18mm stabilizer bar while the GTS model is equipped with a 20mm bar and pillow-ball bushings
for upper and toe-control arms.
In terms of damping, Mitsubishi has stuck with conventional gascharged
monotube dampers on the Evo X, although it did consider an
adaptive damping system.
Lancers will be sold in the USA, Europe and Japan – each with
different levels of ride, comfort and handling that are particular to that
market. And although some Evo X testing is scheduled for the USA
ahead of its launch there (and in Europe too) in the first quarter of
2008, much of the suspension tuning for lesser models, even for the US
market, took place in Europe, as engineers wanted a European feel
for the ride and handling. The Evo X meanwhile, has mostly been
developed at Mitsubishi’s technical center in central Japan, which has a
small race circuit-type track, as well as at the bigger track at Tokachi in
Hokkaido. “Of course we used the Nürburgring as well to validate the
performance and made some further changes,” adds Kurihara-san.
Evo X retains hydraulic power steering rather than adopting an
electric setup. Kurihara-san explains the reasoning: “EPS is excellent
for fuel consumption, however we decided that good steering feel was
more important so we’ve adapted the hydraulic system,” he says. “The new engine [a turbocharged version of the 4B11 2-liter four] has improved
the fuel consumption anyway.” The Evo will take advantage of
steering improvements featured on the 2008 Lancer, including a larger
rack with stronger attachment points and better flow rates from the powersteering pump. The steering column was also upgraded with joint friction reducing parts and dampers on the intermediate shaft.

Evolution Concept X style lover

FunkyR — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:05:03 GMT

Check out this:

http://www.topline.su/catalogue/projects/LANCER%20EVO/

This person loved the styling of the Evolution concept X so much that he even went to make his Evolution VII look like one!

Evo X vs. 2008 WRX STi!

damon3 — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:09:17 GMT

How do the two cars rate in performance? This latest article claims they are the same. At least there is another way to say which vehcile is better. Looks of course!

Check it out for yourself:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=5211

Mitsubishi Japan confirms 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X!

damon3 — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:06:11 GMT

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=115886?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.

http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/12902/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x-official-photos-info.html

Official pictures of the Evolution X from Mitsubishi Japan

FunkyR — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:33:54 GMT

Looks great!

http://features.evolutionm.net/newsitem.php?id=109

Article comparing the EVO X & 08 WRX

FunkyR — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:29:14 GMT

Sounds like the Evo Concept X will be a much better equiped and much better performance car than the up and coming WRX!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=5211

Huge Evo X interest

FunkyR — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:02:36 GMT

Lots of even current Evolution owners are contemplating buying the Evo X here:

http://www.evolutionoz.net/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7718

See what the WRX people have been saying about the Evo X

FunkyR — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:53:11 GMT

This is from a WRX forum about the new WRX that will be released around the same time as the new Evolution X.

Seems like everyone loves the Evolution X over the new WRX!

http://www.rexnet.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=68088

Evolution X - a gigantic step forward!

FunkyR — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:52:13 GMT

The Evolution X has to be one of the most anticipated cars this decade! Coming from such a strong heritage of rally sucess it really has created a religion of Evolution supporters around the world. Simply mention the word 'evo' and everyone will know how sucessful this car has been and what super car like performance it has.

I think Mitsubishi has struck a winner with the up coming Evolution X. The styling is great! Sleek lines, agressive looks and an interior that is superb. The reports of the handling all say that the X will handle even better than the current Evolution IX. Power is going to increase too. Wow!

I'm coming from an Evolution and I've already signed up for a test drive for the Evolution X at my local Mitsubishi dealer.

Latest spy pics in Japan:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-future.html

Pictures from the Detroit Motorshow:

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0612_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x/

Lots of pics here:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mitsubishi-prototype-x-breaks-cover.html

Early testing days video of the X's drive train in Japan:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=109902

Mitsubishi Prototype-X Concept Car

ad4m — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:56:23 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLsMWQRGsV8