Mitsubishi FQ400 Joins Evolution X Lineup, Galant Feels Ignored

Good news for ye olde enthusiasts of 400 HP Evos. Everyone else can suck it, because the Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 is only coming to England while the rest of the Mitsu range remains outdated. More »

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X FQ400 On The Way

Because apparently the existing FQ360 wasn't F-ing Quick enough, the report from AutoExpress is that Mitsubishi has now greenlit an FQ400 version of the Lancer Evo X. We didn't have much of a chance to open up the taps when we drove the 291 HP 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR, but seeing as the FQ400 name indicates output of 400 HP, we can only imagine how much faster it'll be than what we have in the states. That's right, the FQ isn't coming here, as it'll be tuned in the UK, where it will likely receive an upgraded turbocharger, exhaust, engine computer and fuel system. The results will be stunning. More »

Mitsubishi Unveils JDM-Only Lancer EVO X GSR Premium Edition

Mitsubishi has revealed a new Lancer EVO X GSR Premium edition just for the Japanese Domestic Market, adding always-essential weight to the rally-inspired pocket rocket. Positioned above the RS and GSR trim levels, the Premium EVO gets 18-inch BBS rims, fog lights and body-color scoops on the outside; the real gains come inside, however, with Recaro buckets covered in dead cow, a satellite navigation system and the all-important Rockford Fosgate nine-speaker stereo system. So Mitsubishi added some power to help haul all the amenities around, right? Nah — the car is mechanically identical to its lighter, simpler siblings. Apparently "premium" is Japanese for "poseur." More »

Toyo Tires Shows Off 2008 SEMA Line-Up

The Nissan GT-R, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, Studebaker hot rod, disfigured Bentley Continental GT, and lifted Toyota Tundra you see here are the five cars Toyo Tires will be bringing to the upcoming 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. But what's the one thing they all have in common—besides wearing Toyo rubber? They're all ridiculous caricatures! Well, the 1931 Studebaker Model 54 hot rod might not be so bad, but if the rendering pictured is accurate, its non-existent ride height means it's nothing but a trailer queen. The most subtly tuned of the rest is the Nissan GT-R, which sports some carbon-fiber body parts, an Amuse titanium exhaust and Endless six-piston brakes. The rest of the bunch are a bit more radical. More »

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Owner Presses On Gas, Pedal Breaks Off

One Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution owner was understandably surprised when the gas pedal on his nearly new $40,000 car snapped off right under his foot. With just 2000 miles on the clock of his Evo X, the owner claims he was driving "with a little enthusiasm," pressed down on the gas pedal "as I normally would", at which point he claims the piece of asterisks broke off completely. More »

ChargeSpeed Releases Non-Functional Carbon Parts for 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X

Yesterday, we were surprised and relieved to see that the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR managed to package real Evo performance into a package that was both livable and restrained. Now it seems the aftermarket is doing everything possible to counteract both of those qualities with tacky, non-functional carbon add-ons that will once again make the Evo the preserve of the ricer. The worst offender? The fake vortex generator that sticks onto the rear glass. The new Lancer shape doesn't suffer from the same aerodynamic difficulties that the old model did, rendering this completely and utterly useless. ChargeSpeed, you should be ashamed. [Via NihonCar] More »

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Coming To Paris Motor Show

We've been excited about the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ever since we got confirmation that it would go into production. Now, we've got official shots and details to even further whet our appetites. This is the Ralliart trim model, which will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four pumping out a WRX-battling 240 HP. No word yet on an Evo Sportback, but we'd be plenty happy with this Ralliart if it comes to the US. The car will debut at the Paris Motor Show this fall, where we'll be able to get a closer look. For now, check out the full press release after the jump. More »

HKS Mitusbishi Lancer Evo X Gets HP Boost And Suspension Upgrades

The new Mitsubishi Evolution X is already a great performer, but what happens when you give it to a tuning company like HKS? No surprise, they've made it better. The HKS Evo makes 382 HP, about 97 HP more than the standard Evo. Even better, that figure comes at 6230 RPM, about 790 revs lower than the power peak from the factory. The grunt comes from an HKS engine pack that includes a new intake manifold, a tweaked engine control unit, and an uprated turbocharger. More »

Group N Spec Mitsubishi Evo X: To Be Course Cars for WRC Japan

Tis the season for the new Mitsubishi Evo X to invade our consciousness like a reoccurring yen for BBQ-flavored potato chips. Whatever your vice, Mitsubishi's latest news is its latest evo, in Group N rally spec, will be pressed into duty as course cars for the upcoming WRC rally stop in Hokkaido, Japan later this month. The cars are fitted with a full roll cage, purpose-built running gear, brakes and close-ratio gearbox from Ralliart. The new Evo will be properly homologated for FIA World Rally competition (naturally), with the first rally models to hit the international circuit by the second half of 2008 or early 2009. Click through for press release. More »

Mitsubishi Evo X to Make Show Debut in Australia

Following its launch in Japan this week, the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, to be dubbed Lancer Evolution in the states, will make its show debut in upside-down world. The new Evo will be unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney next week, alongside the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and Lotus Exige Sport 240. Sorry, Tokyo, it's hoons for the win. [via World Car Fans] More »

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Launched in Japan

Mitsubishi's made the long-awaited Evo X official in Japan, releasing a spec sheet on the JDM version of its Lancer of Lancers. With a new 2.0-liter MIVEC four and a new (or, in some cases, improved) set of AWD drivetrain components — including a new twin-clutch transmission (SST) — and running gear, the car that taught a generation of boy-racer types what "yaw" means will debut at the equivalent of $30,388 ($32,605 with twin-clutch SST transmission). A stripped-down, weight-reduced RS competition model will go for $26,042. No word on US pricing. The SST automanual will debut in November. The company says, as always, the Evo's development goal is "to make the car as fast as possible, while also making it as safe to drive as possible." Simplicity is good. More »

The Japanese Mitsubishi Evolution X brochure hits the interwebs by storm...again. [via Autoblog.nl, Carscoop, etc] More »

Spy Photos: 2009 Mitsubishi Evolution X

Our good buddies at the site for Car Fans around the World just snagged shots of what appears to be the Mitsubishi EVO X out in the real world. The very wet real world. So although the folks at Mitsubishi have already done us the great pleasure of providing the production press shots for us and the car's expected to be in European showrooms in early 2008 as a 2009 model — this is most assuredly the first time we've seen Darth here out on wet roads while uncloaked. – Ray Wert More »

Here It Is! The 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X

Sometimes, after you've been teased to within an inch of your life, satisfaction just happens. Such is the case with the new Mitsubishi Evo X, which the company revealed today in Japanese domestic market spec, along with a release stating its intentions to show it at the Tokyo motor show later this year (not Frankfurt). Among the few tech details are the six-speed automated manual, which will share functionalty with VW/Audi's DSG box, and Mitsubishi's S-AWC3 traction and handling system, which the company says integrates torque control and braking management with the four-wheel drive system for stability's sake. No word on horsepower, but most say 300+ is likely. The potential for SUPER AMUSEMENT, however, is guaranteed. – Mike Spinelli More »

Spy Photos: More on the 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X

We're nearly down to the wire on the next-generation Mitsubishi Evo, the Evo X. We already know the sheet metal will come wholesale from the Prototype X the company showed off in Detroit earlier this year, and the engine will be a two-liter turbocharged I4. But we're still considering how the company's new Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system might change or improve the already rail-like handling of the Evo. We'll know early next year when the first of the '09 models hit the boulevards and canyon roads. – Mike Spinelli More »

Flying Sikh Begats 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

While the Mitsubishi Lancer was born in Japan, the man who made it famous was a Kenyan named Joginder Singh. The Flying Sikh piloted a Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSR to victory in the brutal East African Safari Rally in both 1974 and 1976. Most lessor cars simply expired long before the finish, or became mired due to their driver's inability to fly over or drive through obstacles. This rally heritage is not lost on the folks who put together the new Lancer site and included a video in the Lancer Heritage section interspersed with plenty of Joginder Singh rally hoonage. The current Lancer does not appear to have the ability to fly, but they haven't let the Flying Sikh have at it yet either. – Mike Bumbeck More »

Spy Photos: Mitsubishi Evo X at Willow Springs

Edmunds' stalking of Mitsubishi engineers' Evo X shakedown continues. This time, they've captured the long-awaited hotshot at Willow Springs, on the Streets of Willow road course, engaging in a few lukewarm laps to test the 2008 Evo's componentry. Apparently, the test session capped off a round of fine cuisine and four-star hotelling for the test crew. That and a few extra hot laps in a BMW M3 for comparison's sake. Tough life. Latest word is that the Evo will debut in Frankfurt, not Tokyo where it would likely be overshadowed by Nissan's new GT-R. – Mike Spinelli More »

Mitsubishi Releases Evo Sketch Ahead of Detroit Unveiling

Ok, T-minus a few weeks and counting. Mitsubishi's released a sketch of what looks to be the upcoming Evo X. But the real Evo won't be in Detroit, you say? Correct. The sketch is of the extra-tease "Prototype X," which, we'd imagine, is a prototype of what will be the production Evo X, due later in the year. Dig that crazy scoopage. – Mike Spinelli More »

Spy Photos: Mitsubishi Concept X Rally

From the looks of these cameraphone shots — allegedly taken at Mitsubishi Design Europe in Trebur, Frankfurt during a day tour — Mitsu is planning a Rally edition of its Concept X prototype, possibly for the Paris show. (The shots surfaced on Evo fan site EvolutionM.net.) This scale model may hearken what's to come in the company's march toward the arrival of its Evo X — expected sometime in 2007. Talk among yourselves. [Thanks to XK120 for the tip.] More »