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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution review

"Mitsubishi Motors is introducing the 2008 Lancer Evolution, the newest and most sophisticated version of the legendary high-performance model series that began 16 years ago. While remaining true to the core values that have made the Lancer Evolution synonymous with thrilling performance, the next-generation model offers all-around capability and user technology that distinguish the world’s best performance models..."

This is from a new review on 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, from Top Speed. It includes info on the design and performance of the model, as well as other features. Also available is a wallpaper / photo gallery.



Here is the link to the full article:
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution All-access - Top Speed

And the link to the picture gallery:
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution All-access wallpapers and high resolution photos - Top Speed
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Cool man!
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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hey it has cruise control
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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I know thats so awesome we have cruise control now
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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It looks like all the exact verbiage from the MMC press released that came out this week for the LA Auto Show.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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Good post, very informative. It's not really a review, though. You got my hopes up!
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 05:01 AM
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Old pics. Usually hibernation begins about now, not ends. Welcome to yesterday.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Just horrible. Looks like they are trying to do what Honda/ Acura did. Went from making high performance models to watering them down and adding weight Why can't they just do what Chevrolet and Dodge do. Make more power every year with little refinements without adding lots of weight???
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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It looks like they're seemingly plagiarizing the press kit - a worthless click.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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agreed....
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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not a review at all... A for effort, though...
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 04:04 AM
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yes im gettin a x !!!
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Most-Wanted
Just horrible. Looks like they are trying to do what Honda/ Acura did. Went from making high performance models to watering them down and adding weight Why can't they just do what Chevrolet and Dodge do. Make more power every year with little refinements without adding lots of weight???
And now compare the current state of economics between Honda/Toyota and GM/Chrysler and you will know the answer why Mitsubishi would rather follow their Japanese counterparts. Besides, GM/Chrysler can make cars fast but handlingwise they are still in 19th century. True sports car is a combination of speed and handling, total driving experience. I bet no car at $30-40K range will corner better/faster than an Evo X. Hell, when it comes to handling, Evo can compete with supercars that cost 5-6 times as much or even more. Evo was never intended to be a 0-60 drag race machine, it's a rally car. Rallies are a bit more than just straight line performance. And all the Evo X reviews I have read, although not all are happy with design changes, basically say that Evo X is a better/faster track car than it's predecessor.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by blitzkrieg79
And now compare the current state of economics between Honda/Toyota and GM/Chrysler and you will know the answer why Mitsubishi would rather follow their Japanese counterparts. Besides, GM/Chrysler can make cars fast but handlingwise they are still in 19th century. True sports car is a combination of speed and handling, total driving experience. I bet no car at $30-40K range will corner better/faster than an Evo X. Hell, when it comes to handling, Evo can compete with supercars that cost 5-6 times as much or even more. Evo was never intended to be a 0-60 drag race machine, it's a rally car. Rallies are a bit more than just straight line performance. And all the Evo X reviews I have read, although not all are happy with design changes, basically say that Evo X is a better/faster track car than it's predecessor.
But it's heavier and doesnt have 320 HP!!!
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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IMO, garbage............
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