I remember a long time ago before Mitsu fell apart with stupid decisions that sent their brand recognition and sales into the toilet there was a rumor of them wanting to enter Formula One as an engine supplier. It would be nice to see what they could do if the idea of a 50-60K+ plus Mitsubishi performance car was plausible.

 

Agreed. If theres one flaw with the EVO ( at least in my opinion, ) is the power train layout......... traditional transverse engine/transmission/ with AWD.

Mitsu should go to a straight six/ or improve the 4 banger ( and have there powertrains longitudinal. ) beef up that powertrain !!!

 

Two door coupe with hp level around that of the current Ralliart or WRX, I would say Mitsubishi Evo's doesn't have a lot to worry about...yet.

 

That probably wouldn't fit, nor would that be cheap. They are limited to 2.0L per the WRC. The Suzuki Verona was the only car I'd ever seen with a traverse mounted straight six, and it was 2.5L, and a dog.

Like, Dude. They do that almost every year.

Not gonna happen as long as it shares the chassis with the base Lancer, which in order for it to be economical to build both, they'll both have to continue to be tranverse mounted. Mitsu can't afford a one off chassis just for ~8K Evos a year. Its still the best in class and a giant killer when modded, so what really is there to complain about?

Oh, right. The internet.

 

Except this statement is now irrelevant considering that Mitsubishi's factory team pulled out of the WRC in 2006.

 

Privateers still run the car in lower levels of the WRC and Group N, so your statement is irrelevant. Them pulling out doesn't mean they'll never ever go back to the top level either. Nice try.

 

yeah it wont happen, but its cool to think... dont be a buzzkill

what sucks about the layout is cramming all that s---- it such a small place it weakens the components.... if they did change the layout, we wouldnt have issues with transfer cases and trannys blowin/grinding at 10000 miles.

 

You really should know what you are talking about before making statements like that. Mitsubishi drivetrain parts failing are from people not knowing how to drive. If you think they are so weak go buy a Subaru which obviously has the superior drivetrain layout. See how far that gets you.

Quit complaining and launching it likes its a honda is everyones problem. I have just about every bolt on you can throw at an evo and have NEVER had a problem with my so called weak tranny MR and on STOCK clutch. Too many people need to learn how to drive. The car is only as weak as the person driving it. Some people just like to complain and have no knowledge of engineering.

 

Well since you are such a bad a-- engineer, and such a bad a-- sport car driver,
why dont you get a job doing such things instead of bashing the general population.
my guess is your occupation isnt even in this field.

 

I never said I was and I was not bashing you. I was simply correcting your blatant statement that has no factual data to backup your claim. Also your guess on my occupation would be wrong...

 

Buzzkill, huh. I haven't had any problem with mine. I'm also happy with the car the way it is.

 

DOOD GET OVER YOURSELF

I only mentioned powertrain layouts as a what if, or maybe, or a possiblity.
Its not like I said Mitsubishi HAS to do what I say.

whats the beef? move on

 

The rumor mill one is wrong. It won't spin to 11k, that's ridiculous to expect from a mass produced engine.

What I've heard was an M coupe on the 1 series platform with turbo I4 and the turbo I6s stay in the 3 series line.

The real excitement would be an I6 turbo M3 not on N54 spec, but on M spec. They said it would not share with the N54, which means we might finally see something that can go toe to toe with a 2JZ in the aftermarket. One can only dream...

 

Interesting concept for a " M1 " though not likely.. a 135 is already in the 40-50 k range, a brand new motor for that specific chassis, and a MOTORSPORT ENGINE at that......... at least 60k (BMW's intention with the 1 series was supposed to be entry model 25-40 max range.>>>> "at least thats what we were told in all of our updates "

for i6 turbo idea is interesting also, but the M3 already has a beast of a v-8, I dont see them downsizing on the same chassis. but maybe up the power with
( A supercharged v-8 such as the likes of Alpina B7. ) ????

 

The rumormill has been saying they were going to ditch the n/a V8 and V10 and go to turbo power. So an twin turbo I-6 is rumored to be the most likely candidate as opposed to a twin turbo V8 or V6.