Not really a rumor but the truth, taken directly from mits' website

Power Train
Engine Type 2.0-liter, I-4 (4G63)
Valve Train DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement 1,997 cc
Horsepower @ RPM (BHP) 276@6500 rpm
Torque @ RPM (lbs.-ft) 275@3000 rpm
Engine Block Cast Iron
Cylinder Heads Aluminum
Turbo System Intercooled, twin-scroll, turbocharger
Transmission Close-ratio, heavy duty 5-speed manual with single plate clutch
Final Drive Ratio 4.529:1
Differentials - Front Mechanical
Differentials - Center Electronic Active Center Differential
Differentials - Rear Electronic Active Yaw Control

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Brakes
Front Brake Type 14-inch vented Brembo, 4-piston caliper with Sports ABS
Rear Brake Type 12-inch vented Brembo, 2-piston caliper with Sports ABS

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Wheels and Tires
Wheel Type Alloy
Wheel Size 17-inch x 8-inch
Tire Size 235/45ZR17

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Dimensions
Overall Length 175.4 in / 4455 mm
Overall Width 69.7 in / 1770 mm
Overall Height 57.1 in / 1450 mm
Wheelbase 103.3 in / 2625 mm
Track, Front 59.6 in / 1515 mm
Track, Rear 59.6 in / 1515 mm
Curb weight 3,087 lbs / 1400 kgs

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Features
INTERIOR Leather wrapped shifter and MOMO steering wheel
Supportive Recaro racing seats
Sport gauges

 

Those are Euro Evo VII specs, not the US Evo specs.

Mark

 

Isn't this from the "road ahead" section? Those cars listed on that page are thier "concept cars." The specs are for the EVO VII. The only interesting thing about this is that a few months ago the title of the used to say EVO VII EURO SPEC...Well, now it just says Evo VIII. I doubt that means anything however. But back to the subject...this is no proof that our EVO will have AYC or ACD. All this shows is what the EVO VIIs come with.

 

that would be weird if it was because it was at a US show. so i find it hard to believe that it would be wrong.

 

They also showed the Evo VII at all the US shows (save for the associates only convention in Las Vegas), and we're not getting that. So far as anyone knows, the whole AYC thing is up in the air.

 

this show was from texas though

 

we'll see in a few months... although an EVO would not really be an EVO without AYC, ACD, Brembos and Recaros...

 

Evo is still an Evo in my book wihtout AYC and ACD. Just like the previous generations. Sure its a plus, but i don't care. Just GIVE ME THE CAR ALREADY.

 

I was thinking that it might be better that we don't get AYC/ACD anyways. Screw it, it weighs a whole lot more, i'm prolly not gonna use it anyways, and a good mechanical diff would kick its ***. Thats my opinion at least.

 

Actually, it would.

If you plugged those 4 into a Lancer Cedia with a turbo motor, and put an Evolution badge on the exterior, is it an Evolution?

Many members of this board have essentially said yes.

Wrong.

It wouldn't really be an Evolution. A Lancer Evolution is a hand-built homologation special that is made by Ralliart. As a matter of fact, the RS variant of the Evolution doesn't even come with the AYC/ACD or Brembos, and the buyers of that model wouldn't have it any other way. What they are buying is the chassis, engine, transmission and the wiring harness. And that chassis, engine, transmission and wiring harness are, essentially, what an Evolution really is. The key words here are Rally and Homologation Special. As in, this is not a Honda Civic with some Type R badges on it, people. It's a vehicle that serious professionals buy and rip the brakes, wheels and suspension out of. Recaro's? Give me a break, a racing bucket is going there. The only reason there is a passenger seat is because you need a navigator.

Cheers,

Paul Hansen

 

I was under the impression that you still get an ACD in the RS...maybe I have it wrong...

Mr. AWD

 

Well, it'd be nice to have the GSR option...

 

Ya know, it's really starting to **** me off that Mitusbishi is waiting till the ABSOLUTE LAST MINUTE to release specs on this car! I've noticed that it's not even showing up in some 2003 auto buyers guides, probably for this reason! We as of right now, we have 61 days till it goes on sale, exactly two months.

I know that Mitsu's holding off so as to not tip their hand to Subaru, who's bringing over the STi, but dammit! I need to know soon what it's going to be like, so I'll know whether or not to put down a deposit!

Rant, rant, rantity rant. Ok, I'm done....

 

I don't think the Evo7 is a homologation special. The current Evo WRC looks like the 7, but since it's a WRC it doesn't have to follow the homolgation guidelines like Group N does. The Evo 6 was the last Group N Evo to my knowledge.

 

You're right. The Evo rallying is full WRC spec. It was supposed to take advantage of the WRC rules and be faster. They should have stuck with the Group N Evo 6.5 until 2001 was finished. They might have won.