great googly moogly! did someone actually find the real thing?!

 

just a heads up, hotlinking the pics doesn't work (that's what i just tried here).

and what is up with that interior?

 

Good lord... looks like they took a TL and put an Audi nose on it.

 

You can’t really make a statement like that without backing it up with some proof. The current wisdom has indicated that it will look very close to these latest pictures. I have seen nothing that seems to disprove this.

I respect the current Evo for its performance but let’s be honest, it doesn’t exactly look like something that was penned by Pininfarina. The current Evo is on the ugly side. Its aerodynamics look no better than the alleged pictures of the Evo X.
I guess the looks of the current model might have grown on some of you, but rest assured, she aint no beauty.

If the X looks like the pictures here I think it will be much more attractive. I can’t speak for the aerodynamics as my wind tunnel is broken. However I’m sure whatever the final product looks like it will be a marked improvement over the current car. I hope for Mitsubishi’s sake that it is.

 

**** it has some rx-8 body parts to.

 

I love that it's an auto!

 

looks like the previous galant intigrated with an evo.

 

Some info (from the mitsu press release):

MITSUBISHI Concept-X (show car)
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 ACD3 and Super AYC4 component technologies, S-AWC adds Active Brake Control, Active Steering System and Roll Control Suspension technologies to realize a fully integrated system.


MITSUBISHI Concept-X specifications
Overall length (mm) 4530
Overall width (mm) 1830
Overall height (mm) 1470
Wheelbase (mm) 2650
Track: F/R (mm) 1565 / 1565
Seating capacity 4
Tires 255/35R20
Wheels 20 x 9J

 

LOOKs ok, If they change the interior up and tell light I may buy. In the future that is.

 

I like it... And I love the racing seats in the back. When I drive everyone needs to be straped in well

I think the back is sort of Mazda 6, but that's OK... I think the Mazda 6 is a good looking sedan and whatever they make it look like it's always gonna have a hint of some other car in it anyway, so who cares.


The only thing missing are some big a$$ fog-lights... Old skool style Then it will be ready to be called the EVO X. Sometimes you have to go back to move forward get on that guys

 

should be interesting trying to put a child seat in the back!

 

 

WoW... that think look aggressive...

 

The rear seats are awesome, now you can take the whole family to the track haha. Im not likeing that engine cover though but maybe we can just take it off. Unless its just there for the concept so u dont see engine.

 

What the heck? What is under the hood of that thing?