evo magazine (UK) on the Evo VIII...
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evo magazine (UK) on the Evo VIII...
This was dated July 2, 2002. The quality of this info depends on whether evo magazine is any more reliable than the POS US mags. 
I think it is.
mmm... carbon fibre 
I think it is.
Power Hike For Evo VIII
Mitsubishi's Ralliart division in Japan is working on the Evo VIII, which will go on sale in 2003. Visually the update will be pretty mild but there will be some fairly major mechanical changes. Chief amongst these is a new six-speed gearbox channelling drive to a slightly revised four-wheel-drive system that retains the tarmac/gravel/snow switchable diff. There will also be improvements to the brakes.
The turbo engine is easily capable of more power and Ralliart is trying to get around the current Japanese agreement to limit output to 276bhp. The standard car is likely to sport just over 300bhp; RS versions should have nearer 330bhp.
The biggest challenge is weight reduction. RS models traditionally use very thin panels and little sound-proofing but Mitsubishi isn't prepared to market the standard car with what could be seen as quality issues. Carbonfibre aerodynamic aids could be one possible way to achieve lower weight and even more storming performance.
Mitsubishi's Ralliart division in Japan is working on the Evo VIII, which will go on sale in 2003. Visually the update will be pretty mild but there will be some fairly major mechanical changes. Chief amongst these is a new six-speed gearbox channelling drive to a slightly revised four-wheel-drive system that retains the tarmac/gravel/snow switchable diff. There will also be improvements to the brakes.
The turbo engine is easily capable of more power and Ralliart is trying to get around the current Japanese agreement to limit output to 276bhp. The standard car is likely to sport just over 300bhp; RS versions should have nearer 330bhp.
The biggest challenge is weight reduction. RS models traditionally use very thin panels and little sound-proofing but Mitsubishi isn't prepared to market the standard car with what could be seen as quality issues. Carbonfibre aerodynamic aids could be one possible way to achieve lower weight and even more storming performance.
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Where'd you find that mag? Have you got the whole article or was that pretty much "all she wrote"? That's some very hopeful news, and sounds legit with the soundproofing concerns for marketing to US tastes.
Where'd you find that mag? Have you got the whole article or was that pretty much "all she wrote"? That's some very hopeful news, and sounds legit with the soundproofing concerns for marketing to US tastes.
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