http://www.lancerproject.com/

Just got an email from Mitsubishi, they're going to have a live webcast from the north american international auto show on Jan 8th.

 

Didi you sign up yet?

I guess they'll be giving us a sneak peak of Prototype X (read: Evo X)

 

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They sent the e-mail to people who signed up at ralliartusa.com.

 

yes i got the same email

 

i'm having problems signing up

i can't insert at sign (@) when typing email adress

is anyone else having the same problem?

can someone who received the letter from ralliart usa send me their email adress? so i can contact them....

tx

 

thanks! good post.

 

They don't include a contact address, but the e-mail came from:

mitsubishi@mitsubishi-info.com

 

They have the link on Mitsubishi's website.

www.mitsucars.com and click on "Lancer Project"

 

Could that silver car be the Preview X?

 

Lets try and organize our thoughts and questions for them, just so we don't have a ton of people asking when and how much. Ask some in depth questions. I asked if the Ecu will be tuner friendly on the X or if mitsu is putting restrictions on it as far as retuning after a mod was put on. Lets get some good questions put in, so we can get some good answers!!!!!

 

Hmmm....can't think of any OE manufacturer that would design an ECU to be 'tuner friendly'. (I know, I've worked at 3 of them). But hey it's your question...
Anyway, the next Evo ECU will run on a cam-bus system which is a real PITA to tune. You need special hardware and software to read the ECU.
I'd be REALLY surprised if EVO X cracks the 300hp barrier, with having to meet all the new CAFE standards and still run on a 2.0L engine.
Might be awhile before we see any real HP gains from this new powerplant.

 

I agree. If anything, manufacturers would like to prevent tuning. At any rate, tunability has never been a selling point for any car.

Why do you think the Evo X has to have a 2L engine? WRC homologation doesn't require it any longer, and the STI has been 2.5L in the US market since it was introduced.

Agreed. Probably will be direct-injected, too.

My questions for would be along the lines of what trim levels and transmission options they expect to offer in the US market. We've heard a lot about a clutch-pedal-less sequential shifter...is that going to be standard, or will a 5- or 6-speed be available? Will there be equivalent of RS/Evo IX/MR trim levels?

 

Seems to me that ad puts more emphasis on having stuff in your car verses drive appeal. IMO the Evo is about driving, not how much junk you can pack into it. A lot of foreign car manufacturers are making this mistake. Take the Honda CRX... little car with a bunch of power. Now the SI is just a more features option.

If I want features I'll get a Caddy... I want to drive!!

 

thats a sad effort