If the Evo X can hit 60mph in 4.0 sec.. dear god, it'd be knocking on supercar territory.

 

When Evo VII came in the US it was knocking on supercar territory, years have gone by, technology has improved, car makers did not sit still and those supercars that did 0-60 in 4.5 secs. 5 years ago, do it in less than 4 today, come 2008 Evo X will have supercar-like numbers again.

 

So based off what you are saying...in 5 years, the supercars will be sub 3s with a couple reaching low 3. Dear god light travel will be possible in 10-15 years

 

I'll just point out that I own a TEN (X) speed bicycle, which makes me infinitely superior to your IX speed. I mean, it's got an extra GEAR! Of course I'll be very sad when the bikes that "go to ELEVEN" come out :/

 

4 seconds is actually very feasible...

stock Evo ix mr with the stock launch control can get a 4.5 0-60 consistantly

if the evo x can launch as hard or a little harder, like 6k, and have the 320lbs of torque like ive heard, than 4 secs is very likely...

my IX MR with only 350whp and 6k 2-step could do 0-60 in under 4 seconds

 

If the evo x ends up being a 4 second or low 4second 0-60 car. Mitisubishi still knows what they are doing with their evo production line.

 

Actually, currently there is more around 3 secs. 0-60 supercars now then there were 5 years ago, Porsche, Ferrari, Koenigsegg, Bugatti, even freaking Chevrolet produces Z06 that fit this bill. Of course none of those cars are what I would call cheap but then again, few years ago for about the same money performance was worse. But that is obviously expected, thats what you call innovation and evolution. Of course there are limits to everything and car manufacturers won't be able to fool physics. We are reaching a point where 0-60 times are as fast as it is possible due to traction. Hopefully car manufacturers will focus more on the actual chassis design, AWD systems, fuel efficiency (alternate fuels), because we are reaching a point where 0-60 times are reaching it's traction limits.

And I would argue with you against light travel possibility in 10-15 years

 

Meh. 0-60 times are mostly worthless to me anyway. I rarely launch my car and love the handling more than the straight line speed.

 

That's true. But the 0-60 times do give you some idea of a car's potential.

 

if this info is true.... the WOOOOOOW!.... n if its not.... then this magazine belongs in the big basket with the other ones that are packed with lies!!!

 

Precisely. I'd prefer to not drop-clutch my transmission in the ***** everyday and have it die on me in the first year.

But back to the topic, I really do think that MT's 0-60 mph estimate is a little optimistic. But if it's for real, then I will have an Evo X parked next to my IX in a few years after the first or second model year.

 

i've never really been a fan until i watched that. the gaping bumper, the squared off rear, the hood vent, etc just didn't scream out to me. i know it was a lot of sales propaganda, but the first commentator definitely made the X sound worthy, and the nose, headlights, and wing give a defined edge to the side profile that the IX and VIII are definitely lacking.

 

Thats what i was thinking when they showed the WW IX in the back ground it looks 20 years old compared to the X.

Can i steal this quote for my sig,

I thought the X is over 200lbs heavier than the IX, and if thats the case it will need the extra tq just to get to where the IX is already.

In my book the IX will always be in front of the X, cant wait to line up with one


i just had a thought, the best bang for the buck is the ZO6 and if the paddle shifting is so much better how come they don't offer it.

 

4 or 4.5 it does not matter. I am getting one with SST. I am not a good driver with stick and don't want to change clutch so often. With SST I can drive fast all day long with 4.5 sec.

 

Best bang for the buck is the Z06? I would rather say it's Evo or STi but anyway, Chevy doesn't offer SST tranny because Chevy likes to use ancient technologies in their car tech. F1 and WRC use paddle shifters so that says something about the technology. So really, Chevy analogy doesn't fit in here because Chevy is not know as a pioneer or early adopter of cool new technologies.

And I am pretty sure that stock for stock Evo X will be a vastly superior car to any previous Evos, it has to be, otherwise Mitsubishi will look bad and they might have as well killed of the Lancer Evo line and introduce it as something totally new just to not compromise itself in the auto world where everyone is waiting for the world beating Evo X. There is a lot of pressure on Mitsubishi on this car but I don't think they will mess it up that much.