Mitsubishi to cease production of Lancer Evolution X
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The "new" STI is basically the same STI as it's always been. It's still an EJ engine with the same drivetrain attached to it. It has a couple electronic upgrades. But it's still basically the same ****, just reskinned.
The new WRX however is a turbo 2.0L FA platform. Rumor is they are working on a Turbo 2.5L FA platform for the STI.
The new WRX however is a turbo 2.0L FA platform. Rumor is they are working on a Turbo 2.5L FA platform for the STI.
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From: MidTN
The "technolgy" existed ten years ago.
In 2005, Mitsu built an all-electric MiEV EVO IX, powered by four electric motors in the 20 inch wheels.
Why isn't that the new EVO?
Well, the internet is full of the announcements of Mitsu entering the electric EVO in the 2005 Shikoku EV rally.
But there doesn't seem to be any reports on how it did.
Separate motors vs differentials: The standard EVO can put 268 horses to one wheel. The four motor MiEV can put no more than 67 HP to each wheel.
A 268 HP, gobs of torque EVO looks great on paper.
But we don't drive on paper. We drive on poorly maintained roads.
Yes, lots of manufacturers are jumping on the "green" bandwagon.
Between government regulations and people who think an iPhone 5 makes better phone calls than an iPhone 4, marketing isn't always based on engineering.
We also have corn flakes in our gas. Even though it's a net energy loss.
(Lobbyists carry more weight in DC than engineers.) (Ethanol from corn is a joke, compared to ethanol from sugar beets.)
By the way: how did banning light bulbs work out for forcing new innovation in lighting?
Do we have houses lit by lightning bug paint, yet?
Innovation comes from innovators, not regulators.
In 2005, Mitsu built an all-electric MiEV EVO IX, powered by four electric motors in the 20 inch wheels.
Why isn't that the new EVO?
Well, the internet is full of the announcements of Mitsu entering the electric EVO in the 2005 Shikoku EV rally.
But there doesn't seem to be any reports on how it did.
Separate motors vs differentials: The standard EVO can put 268 horses to one wheel. The four motor MiEV can put no more than 67 HP to each wheel.
A 268 HP, gobs of torque EVO looks great on paper.
But we don't drive on paper. We drive on poorly maintained roads.
Yes, lots of manufacturers are jumping on the "green" bandwagon.
Between government regulations and people who think an iPhone 5 makes better phone calls than an iPhone 4, marketing isn't always based on engineering.
We also have corn flakes in our gas. Even though it's a net energy loss.
(Lobbyists carry more weight in DC than engineers.) (Ethanol from corn is a joke, compared to ethanol from sugar beets.)
By the way: how did banning light bulbs work out for forcing new innovation in lighting?
Do we have houses lit by lightning bug paint, yet?
Innovation comes from innovators, not regulators.
No more Evo?
It seems as though Mitsubishi announced that they were halting Evolution production with no plans on a successor :/ What do you all think about that? We're quite sad.
Renato
Team TWM Performance
Renato
Team TWM Performance
The absolute truth from jalopnik....
"The Evo was never the volume seller that propped the company itself up. Rather, it had a different purpose. Without the Evo, there will no longer be a shiny object to remind the rest of the world that Mitsubishi still*exists."
"The Evo was never the volume seller that propped the company itself up. Rather, it had a different purpose. Without the Evo, there will no longer be a shiny object to remind the rest of the world that Mitsubishi still*exists."
very true. i'll never give the company another thought other than an occasional trip to the parts dept.
From now until then, who knows what'll happen to performance cars. Hopefully, you Evo owners keep them in good condition so they can live on until the next Mitsu performance sedan. I hope it's an April fools joke lol
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: SoCal
The "technolgy" existed ten years ago.
In 2005, Mitsu built an all-electric MiEV EVO IX, powered by four electric motors in the 20 inch wheels.
Why isn't that the new EVO?
Well, the internet is full of the announcements of Mitsu entering the electric EVO in the 2005 Shikoku EV rally.
But there doesn't seem to be any reports on how it did.
Separate motors vs differentials: The standard EVO can put 268 horses to one wheel. The four motor MiEV can put no more than 67 HP to each wheel.
A 268 HP, gobs of torque EVO looks great on paper.
But we don't drive on paper. We drive on poorly maintained roads.
Yes, lots of manufacturers are jumping on the "green" bandwagon.
Between government regulations and people who think an iPhone 5 makes better phone calls than an iPhone 4, marketing isn't always based on engineering.
We also have corn flakes in our gas. Even though it's a net energy loss.
(Lobbyists carry more weight in DC than engineers.) (Ethanol from corn is a joke, compared to ethanol from sugar beets.)
By the way: how did banning light bulbs work out for forcing new innovation in lighting?
Do we have houses lit by lightning bug paint, yet?
Innovation comes from innovators, not regulators.
In 2005, Mitsu built an all-electric MiEV EVO IX, powered by four electric motors in the 20 inch wheels.
Why isn't that the new EVO?
Well, the internet is full of the announcements of Mitsu entering the electric EVO in the 2005 Shikoku EV rally.
But there doesn't seem to be any reports on how it did.
Separate motors vs differentials: The standard EVO can put 268 horses to one wheel. The four motor MiEV can put no more than 67 HP to each wheel.
A 268 HP, gobs of torque EVO looks great on paper.
But we don't drive on paper. We drive on poorly maintained roads.
Yes, lots of manufacturers are jumping on the "green" bandwagon.
Between government regulations and people who think an iPhone 5 makes better phone calls than an iPhone 4, marketing isn't always based on engineering.
We also have corn flakes in our gas. Even though it's a net energy loss.
(Lobbyists carry more weight in DC than engineers.) (Ethanol from corn is a joke, compared to ethanol from sugar beets.)
By the way: how did banning light bulbs work out for forcing new innovation in lighting?
Do we have houses lit by lightning bug paint, yet?
Innovation comes from innovators, not regulators.
exactly my point, the technology is around and it is being utilized by many companies now, it is being refined and perfected for a more performance usage combined with better mpg, on the new Acura RLX Hybrid, the electric motors boosts peak hp and torque from 310 to 377.... but bare in mind its has been adapted for a "luxury feel" not raw power, I can only dream about what mitsu can do with this technology and what application they decide to go with.
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From: Florida
Even though I knew this was coming, it still stinks!
What happened to the Evo XI with 450 hp and 29 mpg highway? If Corvette can do it, why can't the wizards at Mitsubishi do it?