Lancer Evolution RS Thread [MEGA MERGE]
YA, what the hell...... 11.7x271 = 3171lbs..... that is not a 250lb weight savings.
I think they added back some weight with more tie bars, strut bars, whatever........
a 3000lb evo would be cooler than a 3171lb evo.
I think they added back some weight with more tie bars, strut bars, whatever........
a 3000lb evo would be cooler than a 3171lb evo.
Originally posted by mazdryk
according to there figures of 11.7 hp per pound The RS weighs 3170 lbs 90 lbs less than the current evo8.
according to there figures of 11.7 hp per pound The RS weighs 3170 lbs 90 lbs less than the current evo8.
Originally posted by Tristar Racing
Its been said before, but Ill repeat. To everyone complaining about this car, complaing about bringing the RS over instead of the FQ300, etc, you are clueless.
This is a car meant for competition, and that is it. They are making it easier on people who want to race them by not selling the car with the radio, ac, abs, etc. Im still a bit puzzled why it even has Recaros and the rims though.
This is a competition model, not a stripper EVO. Sure some will buy it because its more affordable, but thats obviously not the point. If that was the point Mitsu would make a lot more of them than 700 or whatever they are quoted as saying.....
Its been said before, but Ill repeat. To everyone complaining about this car, complaing about bringing the RS over instead of the FQ300, etc, you are clueless.
This is a car meant for competition, and that is it. They are making it easier on people who want to race them by not selling the car with the radio, ac, abs, etc. Im still a bit puzzled why it even has Recaros and the rims though.
This is a competition model, not a stripper EVO. Sure some will buy it because its more affordable, but thats obviously not the point. If that was the point Mitsu would make a lot more of them than 700 or whatever they are quoted as saying.....
Nice find. Hopefully you can get one for $500 over invoice price ($24,500 my guess) or so...... then it would be a great car.
I am sure the auto-x guys would notice the difference, but certainly not the average commuter..... what else is that fast and cool for $24.5k (assuming they don't sell very well).
08:30 Nov. 05, 2003)
Evolutionary RS: Mitsubishi’s stripper Evo may be the ultimate sleeper
By MARK VAUGHN
WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? An Evolution RS, naturally.
Mitsubishi trimmed 146 pounds of “nonessential” items from its already-stellar Lancer Evolution for even more performance. Those items include the wing; HID lights (replaced with halogens); rear wiper; air conditioning; ABS; power motors for the windows, doors, locks and side mirrors; the entire audio system; trim in the trunk; vanity mirrors; rear assist grips; map lights; lots of sound-deadening material and even that little piece of leather wrapping that goes around the parking brake lever.
Then it added a helical limited-slip differential to replace the Evolution’s open diff, a crossbar over the spare tire hole in the trunk, and a strut tower brace in front.
Is it really better? Maybe on an autocross.
We drove several Evolution and Evolution RS models back-to-back on the big track at Willow Springs in the California desert, where speeds of more than 100 mph are the norm for most of the course, and we couldn’t feel the difference. The RS’s limited-slip grabbed better going into some turns, but the rear wing starts generating downforce at 86 mph, so the non-RS felt a little more stable in the faster sweepers.
Lauchlin O’Sullivan, Mitsubishi’s SCCA ProRally driver, said he thought the RS was lighter under braking and acceleration, and he should know. The spec sheet shows there should be a difference, but it would be a difference measured in tenths of a second, well within the limits of driver error.
Performance measures aside, Mitsubishi says the lack of stuff makes the RS more “customizable.” You can add your own stereo, for instance.
There are no RS badges anywhere, either, just blacked-out door handles and mirrors to let everyone know you’re serious about motorsports. Mitsubishi says the 700 RS models for the abbreviated 2004 model year will go on sale at the end of January. More will come for 2005. Pricing will be under $27,000.
Is it evolutionary or de-evolutionary? That may be for you to decide
I am sure the auto-x guys would notice the difference, but certainly not the average commuter..... what else is that fast and cool for $24.5k (assuming they don't sell very well).
08:30 Nov. 05, 2003)
Evolutionary RS: Mitsubishi’s stripper Evo may be the ultimate sleeper
By MARK VAUGHN
WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? An Evolution RS, naturally.
Mitsubishi trimmed 146 pounds of “nonessential” items from its already-stellar Lancer Evolution for even more performance. Those items include the wing; HID lights (replaced with halogens); rear wiper; air conditioning; ABS; power motors for the windows, doors, locks and side mirrors; the entire audio system; trim in the trunk; vanity mirrors; rear assist grips; map lights; lots of sound-deadening material and even that little piece of leather wrapping that goes around the parking brake lever.
Then it added a helical limited-slip differential to replace the Evolution’s open diff, a crossbar over the spare tire hole in the trunk, and a strut tower brace in front.
Is it really better? Maybe on an autocross.
We drove several Evolution and Evolution RS models back-to-back on the big track at Willow Springs in the California desert, where speeds of more than 100 mph are the norm for most of the course, and we couldn’t feel the difference. The RS’s limited-slip grabbed better going into some turns, but the rear wing starts generating downforce at 86 mph, so the non-RS felt a little more stable in the faster sweepers.
Lauchlin O’Sullivan, Mitsubishi’s SCCA ProRally driver, said he thought the RS was lighter under braking and acceleration, and he should know. The spec sheet shows there should be a difference, but it would be a difference measured in tenths of a second, well within the limits of driver error.
Performance measures aside, Mitsubishi says the lack of stuff makes the RS more “customizable.” You can add your own stereo, for instance.
There are no RS badges anywhere, either, just blacked-out door handles and mirrors to let everyone know you’re serious about motorsports. Mitsubishi says the 700 RS models for the abbreviated 2004 model year will go on sale at the end of January. More will come for 2005. Pricing will be under $27,000.
Is it evolutionary or de-evolutionary? That may be for you to decide
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From: ATX
Yeah!
For those of you who think it is "GHEY," I have some advise. Don't buy one and stay out of the dealerships.... For the rest of us. It's lookn' good. I am totally stoked about this RS. I love the lsd addition. Thats what this car really needs. Sign me up, but I am not paying over MSRP though. Not for no AC. Maybe it will be like the type r with dealer install AC avail. That would make more sense. Good times!
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From: ATX
I also just noticed that the old "lancerforums" guys come out of the wood work when good news like this hits. Look at the member numbers. Nice to see we still have some evo enthusiast like this hangn' round. Way to stick it out guys!
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It's nice to hear my huge wing has function to it. I think they should have kept the wing, ABS, and A/C (especially for the southern folks). I highly doubt the RS model will go for $24-25K. More like $26,995.
This reminds me of Ford's LX 5.0s and the GTS (Stripped GT).
I think it's a great idea for those hardcore performance addicts on a tighter budget.
I'll keep my A/C and sunroof though, thanks.
I think it's a great idea for those hardcore performance addicts on a tighter budget.
I'll keep my A/C and sunroof though, thanks.
