Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 2016 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | October 2007 – April 2016 |
| Designer | Masaki Matsuhara (2004)[1] Omer Halilhodžić (2004) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CZ4A |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L 4B11T |
| Transmission | 6-speed twin-clutch transmission 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104 in) |
| Length | 4,495 mm (177.0 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,420–1,600 kg (3,131–3,527 lb) |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is the last generation of the Lancer Evolution, a sports sedan produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi.
By September 2005, Mitsubishi introduced a concept version of the next-gen Evolution at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show named the Concept-X,[2] designed by Omer Halilhodžić at the company's European design centre.[3]
Mitsubishi unveiled a second concept car, the Prototype-X, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).[4]
The Lancer Evolution X sedan features a newly designed 4B11T 2.0L (1998cc) turbocharged, all-aluminium inline-4 GEMA engine. Power and torque depend on the market but all versions will have at least 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp). (JDM version), the American market version will have slightly more. The UK models will be reworked by Mitsubishi UK, in accordance with previous MR Evolutions bearing the FQ badge. Options for the UK Evolutions are expected to be between 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW).
Two versions of the car are offered in the U.S. The Lancer Evolution MR, with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The other version is the GSR which has a 5-speed manual transmission system. The car also has a new full-time four-wheel drive system named S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's AWC system used in previous generations.[5] The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amounts of torque to the rear wheels.
It also featured Mitsubishi's new sequential semi-automatic six speed SST twin-clutch transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. It has replaced the Tiptronic automatic transmission, hence the SST version replaced the GT-A version (which was used in Evolution VII and Evolution IX Wagon). A five speed manual gearbox was also available. The Lancer Evolution also incorporated Mitsubishi's next generation RISE safety body.
The Evolution X went on sale October 2, 2007 in Japan,[6] January 2008 in the USA,[7] February in Canada (as the first version of Evolution in Canada)[8] and by March 2008 in the UK.[9] The Twin Clutch SST version was available in Japan from November 2007.[10] Europe will follow with sales in May, GSR and MR version included premium Package. The introduction of the 2010 MR-Touring moved the car even further upscale. Leather and a Moonroof became standard while revising the rear spoiler to just a lip spoiler.
Final Edition
The Evolution X Final Edition was made available in Japan where there are 1600 models that are produced, with limited customization options.[11] 150 of them were available to Australia market. Only 350 units of the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition were sold in Canada, while 1,600 units was sent to the United States.[12]
References
- ^ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JPS_001298845.pdf
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Exhibits at 39th Tokyo Motor Show", Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 28, 2005
- ^ "Mitsubishi Concept-X Exterior Design Story" Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors Technology Review 2006, no.18, pp.134–135
- ^ "2007 North American International Auto Show – Vehicle Introductions". NAIAS. 2007. Archived from the original on January 6, 2007. Retrieved January 10, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "2007 Mitsubishi Prototype X Concept". Carpages.ca. 2007. Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "MMC launches Lancer Evolution X – new-generation high-performance 4WD sedan", Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 1, 2007
- ^ "View from Japan – 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X". autoweek.com. 2007. Retrieved October 1, 2007.
- ^ "2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution". wheels.ca. March 2003. Retrieved October 28, 2007.
- ^ "Mitsubishi Evo X First Drives". carmagazine.co.uk. 2007. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Officially Official: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X". autoblog. October 1, 2007. Retrieved October 1, 2007.
- ^ http://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/16/mitsubishi-lancer-evo-x-final-edition-japan-official/
- ^ http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-final-edition-confirmed-for-australia-20150417-1mnfpd.html