New Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400: 405-hp and 0 to 60 in 3.5 secs

Posted: Dec 02, 2008
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The new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X holds a very special place in our hearts and when we heard almost 2 months ago that Mitsubishi is working on a FQ400 405-hp limited edition inspired by the 400-hp Mitsubishi Racing Lancer Evo X, you can be sure that we were very excited. Well, the new 2008/2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400 has landed and it’s everything we expected although its not that different performance wise than the 2005 EVO FQ400.

Power comes from the same 2.0L engine but Mitsubishi has added a new turbocharger, exhaust manifold and revised ECU to extract a total of 405-hp and a peak torque of 298 lb-ft. That allows for a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. Upgrade brakes were added for some extra stopping power.

Appearance wise the new Lancer Evolution X FQ400 doesn’t look very different from the standard EVO but it does get minor changes like lightweight body panels, new vents near the foglamps for extra engine cooling, side sills and twin-pipe exhaust system.

Mitsubishi will only be producing 100 units of the FQ400 which will go on sale in the UK in March of 2009 with prices starting at  £45,000 ($79,015 USD).

Source: AutoExpress


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  • Chips

    The #1 Jap car is back!

  • http://www.rayskillmanautomall.com/page/custom/en/indianapolis-mitsubishi-dealers/ Leisa Dreps

    The specs look as awesome as its aesthetics. Among super cars that were released these past few years, the Evo X is probably the most awaited one. Sadly, like any other super cars, all that horsepower would be wasted on an urban-area since there’s actually no room to gallop. Maybe Hollywood celebs would take one of these sexy beasts out on a ride but if I had the money to get one of these, I’d take a couple of Lancer EX instead.