lightweight evo rumors?
lightweight evo rumors?
2004 Charting the Changes
Mitsubishi
October 2003
The big news from Mitsubishi is an all-new mid-size Galant, bigger in every dimension than its predecessor. It’s also more powerful, thanks to a 160-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 230-hp, 3.8-liter V-6, both of which come mated to a four-speed automatic. The Lancer lineup gets fresh front and rear styling, a five-door wagon, and a couple of fresh faces—the 162-hp Ralliart sedan and Sportback wagon. Rumors of a lightweight, stripped-down version of the Lancer Evolution have been swirling, and the car could make it stateside early next year. The immortal Diamante rolls on with a new front fascia and grille.
The Endeavor, Mitsu’s mid-size SUV that shares the new Galant’s platform and V-6 and four-speed powertrain, features a four-wheel independent suspension and available full-time four-wheel drive. The compact Outlander gets a power boost courtesy of a 160-hp, 2.4-liter engine. The Montero Sport drops its 3.0-liter V-6 and two trim levels, replaced by a 3.5-liter V-6 in LS and XLS trim.
Unchanged: Eclipse, Eclipse spyder, Montero.
Mitsubishi
October 2003
The big news from Mitsubishi is an all-new mid-size Galant, bigger in every dimension than its predecessor. It’s also more powerful, thanks to a 160-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 230-hp, 3.8-liter V-6, both of which come mated to a four-speed automatic. The Lancer lineup gets fresh front and rear styling, a five-door wagon, and a couple of fresh faces—the 162-hp Ralliart sedan and Sportback wagon. Rumors of a lightweight, stripped-down version of the Lancer Evolution have been swirling, and the car could make it stateside early next year. The immortal Diamante rolls on with a new front fascia and grille.
The Endeavor, Mitsu’s mid-size SUV that shares the new Galant’s platform and V-6 and four-speed powertrain, features a four-wheel independent suspension and available full-time four-wheel drive. The compact Outlander gets a power boost courtesy of a 160-hp, 2.4-liter engine. The Montero Sport drops its 3.0-liter V-6 and two trim levels, replaced by a 3.5-liter V-6 in LS and XLS trim.
Unchanged: Eclipse, Eclipse spyder, Montero.
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Re: lightweight evo rumors?
Originally posted by steve_evo
2004 Charting the Changes
Mitsubishi
October 2003
The big news from Mitsubishi is an all-new mid-size Galant, bigger in every dimension than its predecessor. It’s also more powerful, thanks to a 160-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 230-hp, 3.8-liter V-6, both of which come mated to a four-speed automatic. The Lancer lineup gets fresh front and rear styling, a five-door wagon, and a couple of fresh faces—the 162-hp Ralliart sedan and Sportback wagon. Rumors of a lightweight, stripped-down version of the Lancer Evolution have been swirling, and the car could make it stateside early next year. The immortal Diamante rolls on with a new front fascia and grille.
The Endeavor, Mitsu’s mid-size SUV that shares the new Galant’s platform and V-6 and four-speed powertrain, features a four-wheel independent suspension and available full-time four-wheel drive. The compact Outlander gets a power boost courtesy of a 160-hp, 2.4-liter engine. The Montero Sport drops its 3.0-liter V-6 and two trim levels, replaced by a 3.5-liter V-6 in LS and XLS trim.
Unchanged: Eclipse, Eclipse spyder, Montero.
2004 Charting the Changes
Mitsubishi
October 2003
The big news from Mitsubishi is an all-new mid-size Galant, bigger in every dimension than its predecessor. It’s also more powerful, thanks to a 160-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 230-hp, 3.8-liter V-6, both of which come mated to a four-speed automatic. The Lancer lineup gets fresh front and rear styling, a five-door wagon, and a couple of fresh faces—the 162-hp Ralliart sedan and Sportback wagon. Rumors of a lightweight, stripped-down version of the Lancer Evolution have been swirling, and the car could make it stateside early next year. The immortal Diamante rolls on with a new front fascia and grille.
The Endeavor, Mitsu’s mid-size SUV that shares the new Galant’s platform and V-6 and four-speed powertrain, features a four-wheel independent suspension and available full-time four-wheel drive. The compact Outlander gets a power boost courtesy of a 160-hp, 2.4-liter engine. The Montero Sport drops its 3.0-liter V-6 and two trim levels, replaced by a 3.5-liter V-6 in LS and XLS trim.
Unchanged: Eclipse, Eclipse spyder, Montero.
Though, a budget EVO is expected for sale in the UK (with less power, no AYC/ACD, no A/C, power nothing and a 5-speed)...
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I took this excerpt from Car and Driver magazine. Not to say that it couldn't be bogus, but you never know...
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=7138
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=7138
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work at dealer in md, just got word today, lancer evolution rs (base model) to be availible by early 04. Evos availible now are technically gs-r models. the rs will not boast such amenities as abs brakes, ayc, etc.
dealer meeting will be on September 24th. Can we get a mole in there? Take some pics?
getting rid of a/c, power windows, power locks, stereo, etc..... could save as much as 200lbs.? is that worth it though?
as much as I would want a stripped version, I like listening to the radio and having a/c!
as much as I would want a stripped version, I like listening to the radio and having a/c!
Well, I live in Texas i.e. the land of 107 degree temps in the summer, so as far as I am concerned they can keep their a/c less Evo's. If they thought it was hard to get rid of the normal version try selling that one here.