Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Next-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to get plug-in hybrid technology

Posted: Oct 19, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Mitsubishi

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is one of our favorite high-performance cars here at egmCarTech. It’s always mind-boggling to wonder how Mitsubishi engineers managed to squeeze out almost 300-hp from a small 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. Well, if AutoCar is to be believed, the Mitsubishi engineers will be taking the Lacer Evo a step further.
Sources have told [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400

Posted: Jun 15, 2009

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi keeps teasing us with models that we don’t get in the United States (well, just Evo variants). Today we get new pictures of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400. Sold through Ralliart UK, the Evo X FQ400 is a meaner and faster Mitsubishi Evo that we’d love to get our hands on.
Power comes [...]

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403-hp Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 goes on sale in the UK next month

Posted: May 26, 2009

Filed under: 2008 Releases, 2009 Releases, Mitsubishi

The new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 is the “fastest most extreme version of Mitsubishi’s motorsport derived machine” and it will never make it to the United States. Sorry, we’re just being brutally honest with you guys.
The new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 will be going on sale next month in the UK with [...]

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-330 SST gets an extra 36-hp

Posted: May 20, 2009

Filed under: Mitsubishi

Here is one situation that makes us wish we lived in the UK. Being fans of the new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, it hurts our hearts that the new Lancer Evolution FQ-330 SST will only be offered in Europe.
The new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-330 SST gets a ECU re-map which helps it produce [...]

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution production goes on break for 2009

Posted: Feb 03, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Mitsubishi

Following GM’s decision to not offer a 2009 Saturn Astra, Mitsubishi spokeswomen Christine Jew said the high-performance Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sedan will take a break for 2009.
Jew said that there were no changes planned for a 2009 Evolution Lancer and that there is enough inventory to last until the 2010 model is released until later [...]

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South Yorkshire Police buys new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X cars to fight crime

Posted: Dec 10, 2008

Filed under: Mitsubishi

The South Yorkshire Police has added a new police specification Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X to its Road Crime Unit. Inspector of the South Yorkshire Police applauded the new Evolutions strong visual appearance, performance and safety credentials.
While it’s no Lamborghini LP560-4 used by the Italian police, the Evolution X Police car will still help law enforcement catch criminals [...]

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

Posted: Dec 02, 2008

Filed under: Mitsubishi

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 [...]

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Mitsubishi green lights 400-hp Lancer Evolution X

Posted: Oct 15, 2008

Filed under: Mitsubishi

Just when you thought the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X couldn’t get any better, Mitsubishi has approved plans to build a new range-topping model called the FQ400. Joining the FQ300 and the FQ360, the FQ400 will go on sale next year.
Inspiration came from the recent 400-hp Mitsubishi Racing Lancer Evo X that took part in the [...]

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Japan gets Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Edition

Posted: Oct 14, 2008

Filed under: Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi has launched a Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium edition in its home market in attempt to give the Japanese fans a little more power and exclusivity for their money.
Outside, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Edition gets new body-colored hood and fender air vents and 18-inch BBS alloy wheels. On the inside, it [...]