Mitsubishi launched today the Lancer Evolution X Police Edition, because after all if the kids you’re chasing have them, why can’t you. All the company revealed are the images of the car and no specifications, but the photos show the car in the London Metro Police’s colors (London has been rumored to be testing 2.0-liter diesel Lancers.) So maybe we should say "watch out baddies."
The police edition is truly just an Evo X with a light bar. It’s powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC MIVEC (likely 300 hp) unit used used in the standard Lancer Evolution X. The car is also loaded with the Evo X’s S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) vehicle dynamics control system and the newly developed, power-efficient Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission).
The British subsidiary of Mitsubishi revealed the construction plan for a race-going model of the new
Lancer EVO X which will first race at the Britcar Championship. The new version is being developed with the help of A
DR Motorsport specialists and it is expected to reach 400HP. “Mitsubishi UK has not been involved with circuit racing for many years, so this new initiative is a great opportunity for us. Subject to the level of interest from competitors, we are also hoping to announce a one-make race-series for the Evolution X soon”, said Paul Brigden, Ralliart’s GM
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Take a first look at the 2009 Mitsubishi Racing Lancer that were revealed by the manufacturer. Specially developed for the 2009 Dakar Rally which will take place in South America, the new Racing Lancer features a 3.0-liter V6 turbocharged diesel capable to develop 260 hp and 479-lb/ft of torque.
According to the manufacturer the vehicle will make its debut in the 2008 FIA Cross-Country Rally World Cup in Portugal from October 30 to November 2 and will be driven by the nine times Dakar winner Stéphane Peterhansel.
Mitsubishi today announced US pricing for the new 2009 Lancer Ralliart All-Wheel Drive, turbocharged sedan that will go on sale for $26,490.00.
The Lancer Ralliart features a modified version of the Lancer Evolution 4B11 turbocharged intercooled 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC engine, producing 237-horsepower, and is teamed exclusively with Mitsubishi’s advanced Twin Clutch-Sportronic¨ Shift Transmission.
The optional RECARO¨ Sport Package, $2,750.00 MSRP, further enhances the Lancer Ralliart’s sporty appearance with Xenon HID headlamps, 650 watt Rockford Fosgate¨, Sirius Satellite Radio with 6-months subscription and RECARO ¨ front sport seats found on the Lancer Evolution GSR. A new 40-GB HDD navigation system is also available as either a port-installed option or as a dealer accessory.
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If you are the lucky owner of a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X then this might sound very interesting to you: ChargeSpeed released its new carbon fiber body kit for the Japanese vehicle.
The new kit includes a front bottom line, a side and rear bottom line, a new front fender duct, bonnet center air intake, a bonnet side air outlet duct, a front license plate garnish cowl, a side duct cowl, bumper center garnish, airdom panel, center frame, radiator cooling plate and a upper inner grill carbon fiber. No words about the price yet!
