omg those pics are sick thx for makin my day

 

I just noticed the middle of the wing is shaped differently than the ends. Is there any information on this change?

 

How are you going to LOCK the car? I don't see any keyholes.

 

my god mitsubishi really needs to fire their exterior designers. come on the evo 8 didnt look great, the ralliart is fugly, the 06 eclipse is a bubble, the 06 galant is just not good, and now this. mitsu should try less futuristic looking bodys. and when are they bringing the 3000Gt back?

 

Sigh, how I wished it would have looked in my mind.

 

I wouldn't be too worried about the details of the looks yet, it is a concept. I think that the Evolution X will look very much like that but the little detail things (like no keyholes , these days with keyless entry a lot of people remove the holes as well) and even the colour coded bumper bit and small headlights can still be changed. Who knows, maybe the headlights aren't even legal. The idea of a concept like that is to put it on display at motorshows and stuff and say this is what we want our next model to look like, what do you think? Then they get feedback from the public and press and they might make little changes before they put it into production. At least that is how I think it works.

You know the performance, handling, etc. is going to be at least as good as the previous Evo so if you like the basic design then there is your next car. I wouldn't worry too much about the details just yet.

Aston

 

If the Evo X looks like that I will buy it when it comes here. I'm sure that the interior won't look that fugly in production, which is the only thing I don't like about the car. The exterior is sexy. It's like Mitsu infused some European and American into there Japanese car.

I give it

 

The Mitsu VP of Sales & Marketing was on CNBC this morning ... said they are releasing the evo X in the 3rd quarter of 07 ... that's 2 years away Shoud give them time to design a better looking car

 

That would make it a 2008 model year

 

You lowered the front... Mitsu made the front higher because of the new pedestrian safety standards in Europe.

 

Hope this is not a repost but too lazy to read, sorry



The Full Flavor of Lancer Evolution's Spartan Road Machine Image

Mitsubishi will be showing a number of concept cars at the upcoming 39th Tokyo Motor Show. One of them will be the Mitsubishi Concept-X, a concept car with styling that they say will raise the bar on performance car looks. It also hints on the styling cues for the Lancer Evolution X.

With an exterior that carries over the full flavor of Lancer Evolution's spartan road machine image and a high quality interior with a functional layout that encourages the driver to concentrate solely on operating his machine, Mitsubishi Concept-X points to way a new-age Evolution design that is as handsome and purposeful as it is functional.

In the mechanical components department, Mitsubishi Concept-X mates a turbocharged aluminum cylinder block MIVEC engine to a high-performance 6-speed auto-manual transmission. Extensive use is made of aluminum in the roof, engine hood and other body panels. Chassis performance has been substantially improved with the introduction of Mitsubishi's latest 4WD-based Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system. The incarnation of driving pleasure, this highly advanced technical specification makes Mitsubishi Concept-X a showcase on wheels for Mitsubishi Motors' quintessential road performance technology.

Design

The team has crafted a form with lines that are purposeful and handsome; a form that symbolizes the New Mitsubishi Motors Design while retaining the spartan performance image that defines the Lancer Evolution series.

Distinguished by its eye-catching oversized grille, the front visage borrows design cues from a jet fighter to hint broadly at the huge quantities of air it draws in and at the car's road-hugging stability. The brand-identifying 3-diamond logo on the leading edge of the engine hood is another distinguishing element of the new-age Evolution design.

The simple and functional layout of the cockpit is put together in a design that encourages the driver to concentrate fully on operating his machine. The design team has spared no effort in developing coloring and lighting that engender a keener competition look to the interior. The black keynote interior color uses silver counterpoints to impart the material look of aluminum and create a more dynamic and athletic looking interior space.

Powertrain

Mitsubishi Concept-X is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC intercooler-turbocharged engine that delivers instant response at all engine speeds with flat torque that keeps pulling up to the red line. Mitsubishi Concept-X uses a clutchless 6-speed auto-manual transmission that realizes slicker shifting and higher transmission efficiency than a regular manual gearbox. Paddle shifters mounted on the steering column allow the driver to concentrate on his steering better and enable drivers of all abilities to experience the satisfying pleasure of sport driving.

Body and Chassis

The ring-structure frame design realizes a significant increase in body stiffness, while the use of aluminum in the engine hood, trunk lid, fenders, roof and front and rear door panels reduces weight. Reducing weight in the roof and upper parts of the body lowers the center of gravity, while weight reduction in the doors, engine hood, trunk and other peripheral elements reduces the moment of inertia for better steerability. Weight reduction, lowering the center of gravity and reducing the moment of inertia all contribute to better motive performance and better handling.

The suspension features a MacPherson strut at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear. Working in concert with Mitsubishi Motors' "Roll Control Suspension" technology, this design delivers very high levels of ride and road holding.

On-board Multi-Media System

The On-Board Multi-Media System complements the interior design in the way it encourages a dialogue between driver and machine. The high-definition LCD monitor provides a real-time display of vehicle and S-AWC operating status while also displaying on-board navigation system maps and DVD audio controls. Rear seat passengers have their own LCD displays at the back of the front seats that allow them to share with the driver driving-related information and to share the fun-to-drive experience.

Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)

Mitsubishi Concept-X showcases Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control technology. A further step up the evolutionary ladder of Mitsubishi Motors four-wheel drive traction and handling technology well proven in the Lancer Evolution and other series, S-AWC realizes cutting-edge levels of vehicle dynamics control. Based on Mitsubishi's full-time 4WD system, as used in Lancer Evolution, that is built around ACD*3 and Super AYC*4 component technologies, S-AWC adds Active Brake Control, Active Steering System and Roll Control Suspension technologies to realize a fully integrated system.

 

OH MY..... no joke, I almost started to cry, I had a tear.

It's all I have ever wanted.

 

F#@! all the haters...

I'm pretty sure there will be a origional 6 speed released...you just can't have a automatic EVO.

I'll be sad if there's not.

 

Do you have more tech details about the engine?

 

The front isn't lowered at all, unless you mean the hood.