2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII:
Mitsubishi is serious about bringing its Lancer rivalry with the Subaru Impreza WRX Stateside. Dubbed Evolution VII, the twin-turbocharged road rocket(****!!!) is offered in Japan for a mere $21,000-$25,000. Overseas, the Evo VII packs 280 horsepower, race-bred five-speed transmission, massive Brembo brakes, all-wheel drive, active yaw control, lightweight aluminum body pieces, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel, and titanium interior trim. Expect the U.S. version to sacrifice a few horses to meet California emissions, putting output in the 260-270 hp range.

 

...which is different than what their latest issue says.

http://www.lancerforums.com/forums/t1650.html

 

who knows, lets just hope the site i was at was old and les hope that info in the motortrend is accurate.......is there an evo on the front cover of this months motortrend?

 

2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VII
Specifications
Price $20,630-24,560
Vehicle layout Front engine, awd, 4 dr, 5 pass
Engine Turbo 2.0-liter I-4, 276-hp, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
On-Sale in U.S. 4th quarter, 2002 (est)
0-60 mph, sec 5.0 (est)

From: http://www.motortrend.com/nov01/evo/evo_f.html

 

ahhhhh nice....i can definently live with a msrp of 25k...hope thats what it will be

 

but thats also from november...things could have changed. Not saying i wouldn't take that!