I just came across this info from mitsubishimotors.com.

http://www.2002lancer.com/home.cfm

It looks like it's official. Time to go through the site and get all the juicy details, hehe.

- Mark

 

Yes, but are they going to bring the EVO VII here?

 

but that link has been up for a while now...

there's no official word on the REAL lancer... a true EVO w/turbo and real HP... i.g. the Evo VII or VI or even a V....

the only way you can import one currently is if it's a fully caged race ready vehicle...


is there anything more concrete than this out there??

j. www.subiegal.com

 

A lot of the stuff I have been seeing points in the direction that we may get something in a few years, but nothing in the near future. I think they will wait and see what happens with the WRX.


Justin

Sup, Jamie

 

Yeah, there's no confirmation of the Evo VII, but at least taking a step up and acknowledging it with a link and that small video clip

I was at an import shwoff event this past weekend and spoke with Sumit Panjabi from the WDCSCCA Region and he mentioned that Mitsubishi has told the SCCA that they want to play a big part in their rally program. With all the positive reponse from the WRX I think they'll definately be thinking about it long and hard.

I have a feeling that Mitsubishi USA would like to bring the Evo over, but there may be cost issues with converting the front bumper just for the US.

Let's try and get as many people as possible to sign the petition so Mitsubishi takes notice.

-Mark

 

Chalk up one more on the petition.

Justin

 

I hope they bring it over!

 

I signed the petition as well ... we're up to 8 signatures ... that doesn't seem like a whole lot yet ...

 

We'll get there

 

Every little bit helps I'll be checking into some other boards to let people know about the site.

-Mark

 

Ya got my name too!

 

Petition signed. I would bet Mitsubishi will do the same "testing of the waters" that Subaru did with the 2.5RS before it spends the money redesigning the Evo's front bumper for US crash standards.

 

I bet your right

 

But I would think that if Subaru brings the STi over and it sells, that would show that there is definitely a demand for AWD turbos, and Mitsubishi would be stupid not to release the Evo here.

[ June 15, 2001: Message edited by: Sardonic ]

 

I think Mitsubishi is already realising that there is a market here. Import popularity is huge at the moment and with rallying becoming more and more popular, people will become more knowledgeable about these cars. They may even bring over a less powerful EVO to match the WRX.


Justin