wait for the MR or HKS version?
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wait for the MR or HKS version?
Not sure if this has already been asked or posted. Is a HKS Rally-spec Evolution supposed to hit the U.S. shores?
found article: http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....mber=3&preview=
HKS Rally-spec Evolution
Another, more potent version of the Lancer Evolution is headed our way soon, probably later this year, from noted aftermarket tuner, HKS. With Mitsubishi pulling out of SCCA rallying this year, a number of engines intended for use in the race car were left without a home.
But not for long. HKS U.S.A. president Jun Toyoda decided to put them in U.S.-spec Lancer Evolutions and offer them up to the public. Because of HKS's longtime association with Mitsubishi's motorsports programs, the company has the expertise to install these powerplants. It's the next-best thing to having a factory-tuned car.
Toyoda says that this new car, the Evo Rally-spec, may be the ideal tuner car. "Think about it. These engines were developed by the manufacturer to compete in international rallies, which are in effect endurance races, so they're made to be durable. They should be putting out near 400 bhp when we're done with them."
HKS will also add the visual touches, such as the gold wheels and body kit, if the customer so desires. Whether HKS can make these cars street-legal remains to be seen. But where there's a will there's a way, and we'll soon be seeing these hotted-up Evos on U.S. roads.
For those interested in a little subtler form of tuning, HKS offers its turbo package for the Evo. A larger turbocharger, as well as exhaust system, will bump the horsepower to about 300. If any of these tickle your fancy, visit the HKS website at www.hksusa.com.
found article: http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....mber=3&preview=
HKS Rally-spec Evolution
Another, more potent version of the Lancer Evolution is headed our way soon, probably later this year, from noted aftermarket tuner, HKS. With Mitsubishi pulling out of SCCA rallying this year, a number of engines intended for use in the race car were left without a home.
But not for long. HKS U.S.A. president Jun Toyoda decided to put them in U.S.-spec Lancer Evolutions and offer them up to the public. Because of HKS's longtime association with Mitsubishi's motorsports programs, the company has the expertise to install these powerplants. It's the next-best thing to having a factory-tuned car.
Toyoda says that this new car, the Evo Rally-spec, may be the ideal tuner car. "Think about it. These engines were developed by the manufacturer to compete in international rallies, which are in effect endurance races, so they're made to be durable. They should be putting out near 400 bhp when we're done with them."
HKS will also add the visual touches, such as the gold wheels and body kit, if the customer so desires. Whether HKS can make these cars street-legal remains to be seen. But where there's a will there's a way, and we'll soon be seeing these hotted-up Evos on U.S. roads.
For those interested in a little subtler form of tuning, HKS offers its turbo package for the Evo. A larger turbocharger, as well as exhaust system, will bump the horsepower to about 300. If any of these tickle your fancy, visit the HKS website at www.hksusa.com.
wow. MR vs. HKS
i wonder if the HKS version will come out, and like the article says i wonder if it will be street legal. By wat the article says i would go for HKS. for me personally, im gonna get watever comes out in march of 2005! =]
i wonder if the HKS version will come out, and like the article says i wonder if it will be street legal. By wat the article says i would go for HKS. for me personally, im gonna get watever comes out in march of 2005! =]
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Originally Posted by ringthree
This kinda thing just makes me smile.
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Originally Posted by SoR
Maybe this one will have blacked-out headlights and tails and auto-AC.
Cmon, who's gonna trade-in their MR for HKS?
Cmon, who's gonna trade-in their MR for HKS?
exactly lol. New cars always show up and time pass you buy. if you want EVO go and buy one. in 5 years we will see many many rally high performance cars in the US including the 206/207 and the lovely Renult.
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Originally Posted by jin88
Yeah but don't expect to get the HKS rally spec Evo for anywhere near the prices of the MR , I bet If the HKS spec comes out expect to pay 40K for 400 poines. I would do it. but for now my Evo 8 is all I need but would love to dream of that
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Originally Posted by Az3ar
in 5 years we will see many many rally high performance cars in the US including the 206/207 and the lovely Renult.
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Yes, but history should teach you that if a vendor like HKS actually does sell a few of these, they will DEFINETLY be the ones to keep. Think Shelby GT350/GT500 vs. well, you get the picture.
Convertible Hemi Cuda anyone? Saw a real one at a car show...all #3/12 of it's bad self. Guy had a for sale sign on it if anyone's interested. A scant $550K.
If you want to keep it, go for the rare ones. They always hold their value the best. Period.
Convertible Hemi Cuda anyone? Saw a real one at a car show...all #3/12 of it's bad self. Guy had a for sale sign on it if anyone's interested. A scant $550K.
If you want to keep it, go for the rare ones. They always hold their value the best. Period.
