Misubishi Evo X

[bryst]

Will they ever return to WRC! or is it only going to group n from now on, it would be great to see them return with the new Evo x.

[DonJippo]

Will they ever return to WRC!

Depends about the future of Rally Dakar I would say...

[Mirek]

What we know is group N in the moment but in two months hatchback version of Lancer will be revealed and who knows what will they want to do with it...

[HaCo]

Yep, mitsu goes subaru way:
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/mitsubishlancer_2.jpg
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/mitsubishi-gives-up-details-on-prototype-s-concept/

[Koppomsbo]

nice

[Bazza2541]

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-460x307/Lancer-Evolution-X-Group-N-WRC-1_9w.jpg

[Mirek]

Here You have photos from Tokio auto show:
http://www.ewrc.cz/ewrc/show.php?id=7644

[dimviii]

here some more from our club in Greece. :D
http://www.evoclub.gr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1421&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=700

[Mirek]

It is forum members only...

[WRXedUSA]

MMUSA is advertizing the new EVO X with commericals featuring the Lancer04WRC here.


Sorta amusing.

[koko0703]

Mitsu will definitely be Gr.N force but not sure about their top level involvement. Their first priority seems to be the Dakar Rally but now whole Dakar Rally is in doubt, who knows what they are going to do??? But as far as I know, they haven't done any development toward building WRCar, so even if they decide to ditch Dakar in favor of WRC, it will take a while before we see them on SS.

[dimviii]

http://carview-img01.bmcdn.jp/cvmaterials//tas/2008/take_car/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_groupe_n/08_l.jpg

[dimviii]

http://carview-img01.bmcdn.jp/cvmaterials//tas/2008/take_car/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_groupe_n/04_l.jpg

[dimviii]

http://carview-img01.bmcdn.jp/cvmaterials//tas/2008/take_car/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_groupe_n/07_l.jpg

[dimviii]

http://carview-img01.bmcdn.jp/cvmaterials//tas/2008/take_car/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_groupe_n/01_l.jpg

[dimviii]

http://carview-img01.bmcdn.jp/cvmaterials//tas/2008/take_car/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_groupe_n/09_l.jpg

[dimviii]

http://carview-img01.bmcdn.jp/cvmaterials//tas/2008/take_car/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_groupe_n/05_l.jpg

[dimviii]

http://carview-img01.bmcdn.jp/cvmaterials//tas/2008/take_car/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_groupe_n/02_l.jpg

[Mirek]

Realy nice car, I hope new engine would make it better sound. That is the only think I realy don't like on Mitsu...

[raybak]

We have our tarmac spec EVO X on order through Ralliart. Can't wait til it arrives in March.

Ray

[ST205GT4]

. double post

[ST205GT4]

Did you go the RS Ray? Or where you game enough to go the flappy paddle route?

[WRCfan]

I was at the Tokyo Auto Salon where those pictures were taken and talked to a Mitsubishi guy there. We talked about the Mitsubishi of old in WRC and so on, then I asked him whether there is a chance to see a works team back in the WRC.

He said it is planned that they return although not for the next couple of years he said. He wouldn't go into detail but he said to me in Japanese "You will see us back" and tapped his nose and winked as if to say 'keep it under your hat' kind of thing...

Will have to wait and see what happens...

[raybak]

We've got the RS version, although we have been told that the auto with the paddle shift is quicker around the Nurburgring.

Ray

[dimviii]

ss/t version is not going to be homologated in gr.N

[Mirek]

Yes, true. In fact car with that SST gearbox is 40 kgs heavier than standard 5MT and dogbox will be probably even lighter.

[Spud]

Here in Jamaica one of our local rally stars, Douglas Gore, has received his Evo X RS.The car was officially unveiled 3 weeks ago at our local Mitsubishi dealer.He plans to run the car in Grp N trim for now.Development will be slow as parts for the car have not yet been fully homologated.Being a Mitsubishi fan I am elated but I recognise that Mitsu have not been on their winnings ways lately and it may take a while to get back there.Anyways, here are the few pics I managed to find of the launch.At the point of these pics the car is in road trim and doesnt yet have a roll cage.By the time you read this one should be installed...enjoy...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c216/Spudrin/Car%20Stuff/Evo_X_2.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c216/Spudrin/Car%20Stuff/Evo_X_3.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c216/Spudrin/Car%20Stuff/IMG_0376.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c216/Spudrin/Car%20Stuff/IMG_0382.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c216/Spudrin/Car%20Stuff/Evo_X_4.jpg

[Mirek]

According to autoklub.pl Evo X gr.N will be homologated on 1st July.

[Ricardo]

Hello Spud,

Have you got more photos of the engine or any other mechnical parts?
Im very interested in it.

thank you

[Spud]

Hello Spud,

Have you got more photos of the engine or any other mechnical parts?
Im very interested in it.

thank you


Sorry Ricardo, I havent got any more pics of the car.There is an event next weekend here in Kingston and Im hoping to attend.I cant say for sure if the X will be present but if it is I will take pics as long as its owner allows it....

[dimviii]

@Ricardo
these videos yoy can see inside the new engine 4B11T
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RoxR6eZbgg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX6Z3hSF7hQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeMwC_Cu094

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lxYU7Ds4b4

[dimviii]

and another one which shows front suspension and brakes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE4RMxsWLSA