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Old 09-22-07, 02:29 PM
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Exclamation Mitsubishi Lancer Evo GSR: 0-60 in 5.0 seconds, 1/4 mile 13.8 seconds; C&D
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Old 09-22-07, 02:37 PM
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Didn't expect this car to weigh in around 3500lbs. That's basically IS350 territory.

We'll see if this new aluminum block will hold up to the legendary power that the 4g63 was able to crank out
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Old 09-22-07, 02:46 PM
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i just got my C&D mag today and i read this, but i didnt have a scanner.
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Old 09-22-07, 03:08 PM
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What an amazing piece of machinery. Automobile engineering at its finest.
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Launch revs are limited to 5500 RPM to preserve the drivetrain.
As if drop-clutching at 5500 and smoking all four tires, the tranny, the differentials, U-joints/CV joints, and the clutch itself actually HELPS the drivetrain.

No wonder these magazines have trouble with their test cars.
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Old 09-22-07, 08:04 PM
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As if drop-clutching at 5500 and smoking all four tires, the tranny, the differentials, U-joints/CV joints, and the clutch itself actually HELPS the drivetrain.

No wonder these magazines have trouble with their test cars.
Past Evo's have a secondary stationary rev limiter (ie 2-step), that if you master can yield quite quick times, and won't be as harsh on the drivetrain as you may think.

HOwever, noobie drivers were prone to 1) frying the clutch, 2) suspension hopping the front end, and / or 3) bogging off the line so it was restricted.

Having had a 500hp Evo IX, I'm quite disappointed that Mitsu took the visceral nature of the Evo out by the sounds of the review, but I'll reserve judgement until I can test drive one.
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Thats not funny 1SICKLEX pics have been hacked
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Old 09-23-07, 12:56 AM
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Old 09-23-07, 02:32 AM
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EVO is bad azz !! I still love the current EVO. I need to get use to with its new design, still reminds me of $10,999 one at this price Lancer !! lol.
(base model ones).
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Old 09-23-07, 03:49 AM
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Looks ok. I like the EVO VIII and IX more though.

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Wow, that sucker's fast and handles great.
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The looks kill the deal. I don't care about it's stats, it's fugly to me.
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Evo ands STI, IMO is best performance for dollar.
But will I have one? Only I have enough money to buy one for track use only...
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This car is going to be a beast. I love how it stayed true to the concept
 
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Old 09-26-07, 01:30 PM
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another article on the Evo X, this time by Road and Track:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....&page_number=1
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