Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 gets the green light
Oct 15, 2008, 11:43 AM
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Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 gets the green light
Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 gets the green light
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/15/m...e-green-light/
It was only a matter of time before Mitsubishi's British engineers tired of relentlessly beating the FQ300 and FQ360 versions of their homegrown Evos. So it's no surprise that after a 400-hp version of the Evo X successfully campaigned in the Britcar Championship, Mitsubishi finally gave the go-ahead to its crack team of in-house tweakers to produce a road going version for public consumption. The FQ400 is on its way.
If the Mitsu team holds true to the original ADR Motorsport-developed Evo, expect a new turbocharger, exhaust manifold and fuel system, along with a reworked ECU to make use of the extra boost and petrol. Naturally, output will be related to the FQ400's name, with 400hp being delivered to all four wheels through a manual gearbox. A top speed of 170 mph and a 0-60 time of around 3.5 seconds shouldn't be too hard to achieve, and with a reworked suspension, upgraded brakes and some aerodynamic enhancements, Lambo owners should think twice before cutting the FQ400 off at their first track day at Silverstone. Pricing hasn't been released yet, but expect the Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 to crest the £45,000 mark when it goes on sale next year in the UK.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/15/m...e-green-light/
It was only a matter of time before Mitsubishi's British engineers tired of relentlessly beating the FQ300 and FQ360 versions of their homegrown Evos. So it's no surprise that after a 400-hp version of the Evo X successfully campaigned in the Britcar Championship, Mitsubishi finally gave the go-ahead to its crack team of in-house tweakers to produce a road going version for public consumption. The FQ400 is on its way.
If the Mitsu team holds true to the original ADR Motorsport-developed Evo, expect a new turbocharger, exhaust manifold and fuel system, along with a reworked ECU to make use of the extra boost and petrol. Naturally, output will be related to the FQ400's name, with 400hp being delivered to all four wheels through a manual gearbox. A top speed of 170 mph and a 0-60 time of around 3.5 seconds shouldn't be too hard to achieve, and with a reworked suspension, upgraded brakes and some aerodynamic enhancements, Lambo owners should think twice before cutting the FQ400 off at their first track day at Silverstone. Pricing hasn't been released yet, but expect the Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 to crest the £45,000 mark when it goes on sale next year in the UK.
Oct 15, 2008, 11:57 AM
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damnit i was just going to post this.....
anyway..
It the new turbo and fuel system that peaked my intrest. lets see what they go with. We could possibly start mixing and matching like they did with the bigger hotsides on the evo8's and 9's.
or just upgrade entirely to the fq400 turbo
anyway..
It the new turbo and fuel system that peaked my intrest. lets see what they go with. We could possibly start mixing and matching like they did with the bigger hotsides on the evo8's and 9's.
or just upgrade entirely to the fq400 turbo
They recommended the FQ320 I think.
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Oct 15, 2008, 04:50 PM
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if you're reading. Bring this car to the States, charge less then 50'gs and you'll have the best (performance) car for the money. I'd personally justify spending $40,000-$45,000 for a X FQ400 with a factory warranty.
if you're reading. Bring this car to the States, charge less then 50'gs and you'll have the best (performance) car for the money. I'd personally justify spending $40,000-$45,000 for a X FQ400 with a factory warranty.
Oct 15, 2008, 04:56 PM
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http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/to...III-FQ-400.htm
I'm sure you would pay that too for 3 year warranty.... Specially when the FQ 400 is basically around 360-370 whp
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