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General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Numbers built N/A
Produced in 2008

Engine
Configuration 4B11 T/C Straight 4
Location Front, transversely mounted
Construction aluminum block and head
Displacement 1.998 liter / 121.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke 86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 86.0 mm (3.4 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Turbo

Drivetrain
Chassis/body unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, Eibach coil springs, Bilstein monotube dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Multi-link, forged aluminum control arms, Eibach coil springs, Bilstein shock absorbers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes Brembo vented discs, all-round, ABS
Drive All wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 400 bhp / 298 KW
BHP/Liter 200 bhp / liter


Mitsubishi Motors UK can confirm that it is developing a race-going version of its new Lancer Evolution X, with which it plans to contest the increasingly popular Britcar Championship.

The project is being run in association with Southampton-based vehicle importation and compliance specialists SVA UK, with the car driven by the company’s managing director and former BTCC regular James Kaye. It will run as a Mitsubishi works entry and appear in the official red and chrome Ralliart livery.

''We are pleased to be introducing a race-car programme for the Evo X'', said General Manager for Ralliart Paul Brigden. ''Mitsubishi UK has not been involved with circuit racing for many years, so this new initiative is a great opportunity for us. Subject to the level of interest from competitors, we are also hoping to announce a one-make race-series for the Evolution X soon.''

The new car is being constructed by ADR Motorsport, the team which already builds and runs the two-works Mitsubishis currently competing in the British Rally Championship. However, ADR are no strangers to circuit racing, having been involved with a number of successful campaigns during the 1990s.

The first public appearance of the racing Lancer is scheduled for the weekend of September 20th & 21st , when the car competes for the first time in the Britcar 24-hour race at Silverstone, driven by Kaye and two other drivers who are yet to be named.

''As I’m yet to race this season I’m not only looking forward to getting back behind the wheel, but also driving the new Mitsubishi'', said Kaye. ''It is anticipated that the engine will develop around 400bhp which, together with the Evo’s four-wheel-drive system and inherently good chassis, should make it a highly-competitive package.''

Following on from the car’s Silverstone debut, Kaye – who lives on the Isle of Wight and has a business based in Southampton - is planning to contest a full season in the 2009 Britcar Championship, plus other selected endurance events.

Mitsubishi UK are keen to point out that its venture into circuit racing will not affect any of its current or forthcoming rally campaigns.

 

I'd like to see it against the competition. Looks good!

 

it's about time.

 

now just figure out how we can watch this race

 

why isnt it on dirt... wtf happened with the Evo and rally? did mitsu give up rally?

 

I wonder how much it weighs?

 

Its a drawing, show the real thing.

 

The way the rear wheel fits in the well makes the pic look photochopped

 

Well it isn't a real pic... I want to see it in action...

 

Update.
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/09...ar-debuts.html

 

Much better