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| | 07 EVO 9 IX FQ340 620bhp 2.3 STROKER CARBON CUSTOM ORANGE RESPRAY .
Immaculate car with thousands spent!! 12 months Tax...
| Hi all and thanks for taking a look at my Evo IX FQ340. | Up for sale due to the fact that I just don’t use it as much as I’d like due to work, ...> family etc and it’s sat gathering dust in the garage! | This is a seriously unique, professionally and extensively modified example with many thousands spent on it to get it to this level of spec. I have had all the work carried out to my exacting standards during my ownership. I bought the car brand-new from Gordon Lamb Mitsubishi in 2007 and it’s currently showing just 21,100 miles (and I doubt this will rise given the weather!) | Despite the low miles, this car has received only the best care, with a partial ralliart service history, as well as further intermediate services and inspections by specialists and much more to list, all proven with a fully-documented history folder. | Everything on this car is spec’d to the highest level, with no corners cut during any stage, but while taking a different route to the norm to achieve my desired results (as apposed to the usual AMS kit etc) | As an added bonus, the car was featured in the March 2010 edition of Redline magazine. The folks from Redline travelled up to shoot the car and had nothing but good comments for her, and commented how impressive the torque figure was. | For the build, I chose a local Japanese tuning specialist, Autosaurus to undertake the work and they have done themselves proud; this car performs faultlessly. The engine spec is as follows: | * Tomei 2.3 stroker kit (86x100mm) using forged rods, H-section rods and Tomei crank | * Autosaurus extensively worked cylinder head to increase flow | * GSC S1 cams | * ARP head stud kit | * ARP main bearing cap stud kit | * ND heavy duty valve springs | * ND titanium valve spring retainer caps | * Tomei 1.8mm MLS head gasket for 8.8:1 compression ratio | * Tomei racing oil scraper sump baffle | * ACL race main bearings | * ACL heavy duty thrust bearings | * Power Enterprise Kevlar timing belt | * Rear balance shaft deleted and front shaft modified to remove weights | * KTS magnetic sump plug | * Standard inlet manifold ported and port matched | * Shearer exhaust manifold | * AET GT35R turbo | * APS 100mm core Intercooler | * Tial wastegate (re-circ) and BOV | * NR Hard Pipe Kit | * MLS exhaust manifold gasket | * Blitz Nur spec exhaust system | * HKS mushroom filter | * NR Autosport 100mm inlet pipe | * Thermotec turbo blanket and exhaust wrap | * Sard 1000cc injectors | * AEM fuel rail modified for twin feed | * 2x Walbro external 255lph fuel pumps | * Custom fuel system including hand-made 5ltr Autosaurus surge tank in boot | * Autronic SM4 ECU – Mapped by Matt at T.R.L in Halifax to a high standard. (Originally fitted by NR Autosport) | * Blitz Dual SBC Spec S Electronic Boost Controller | * NR Autosport battery re-location kit (in boot) | With much more to add, you can imagine the cost of such a build and as I said before, not a penny has been wasted on the build of the engine. | The end product is a safe, reliable and useable 619.2bhp and 560lb.ft torque at 2.0bar boost on Shell V-Power. Safe to say it is a complete weapon, even when the boost is turned down. | To handle the power, the transmission has been fitted with a HKS GD-Pro twin-plate clutch which gives a light pedal feel and manageable bite making driving through built-up areas and getting stuck in traffic a little less of a nightmare compared to other clutches. | One of the first and best improvements I had fitted to the car is the superb Tein SuperStreet coilovers and Whiteline ARB’s which have only added to the incredible handling of this car, and its ability to change direction is nothing short of mind blowing! | The brakes have proven to be effective even at this level of power, but just to be on the safe side I had the pads changed to Ferodo DS2500 pads, the fluid changed to DOT 5.1. | The wheels are Team Dynamics Pro-Race 1.2 in gloss black. 18x8.5” all round. Fitted with 245/40x18” Falken FK452 tyres all with plenty of tread left (I very much doubt these have seen even 800 miles since being fitted!) | Now we move on to the exterior; this is where I have (once-again) spent a small fortune getting it to look how I wanted. | * Knight Racer Carbon Bonnet | * Knight Racer Carbon Bootlid | * Carbon Fibre Vortex Generator | * Carbon Fibre Wing Mirror Covers | * VERY comprehensive, professional respray by PB Customs in a custom mix of H.O.K orange with a custom layer of pearl thrown in. | The paint job cost an absolute fortune (as I’m sure you can imagine) but it was worth every penny. As you can see from the pics it really does look incredible but trust me it looks even more impressive in the flesh! | The paint work is in excellent condition with very few, tiny marks caused by regular driving. | The car also features a Kenwood flip-out LCD screen, head unit featuring sat-nav, iPod connection etc and there Is also a small sub in the boot. The interior is otherwise standard with the ralliart, half leather/alcantara Recaros, and of course the interior is in immaculate condition. | I’m sure that I have missed plenty, and should I think of anything else I will be sure to add it as soon as possible. | The car has recently had a full detail and paint correction by PB Customs to ensure the paint is at its best. The car will receive a comprehensive detail and valet prior to sale to ensure it is in its best condition for its new owner. | This car wants for nothing, always ran on V-Power, religiously maintained regardless of cost. The MOT expires in September 2012 and the Tax expires in January 2012. Depending on final sale price, I could be persuaded to renew the tax for the new owner by negotiation. | Anyhow on that note I shall let the photos do the talking. Should you have any questions then please feel free to ask, however due to a busy period with me with work my friend has agreed to oversee the sale for me; his number is 07854 969301, his name is Matt. You can contact me on 07515 353576 but as stated I may not be able to answer! | Please note: I am not looking for any sort of part exchange, so please do not offer. I am open to offers but please keep it sensible, silly offers will be strictly ignored | PRICING: well where do I start? I have seen such a fluctuation in evo pricing in the current market, given the one-off (and VERY expensive) respray, all the carbon panels, the engine build etc I feel that my asking price is well justified, but as stated I am open to serious offers... Please contact either myself or Matt to discuss pricing further. | You are bidding to buy, not to come kick tyres and haggle. The winning bid is the price to be paid. Payments by BACs Payment/Bankers Draft/Cheque welcome but please note that all funds must be cleared before collection can be arranged. | £250 DEPOSIT TO BE LEFT THROUGH PAYPAL. THIS DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED TO TIME WASTERS!! | Viewings are welcome and encouraged, but by prior arrangement only, please contact me to arrange viewing. Test drives will be permitted at my discretion only and only if you can produce proof of fully-comprehensive insurance that covers you to drive the car. | Thanks for reading and best of luck should you decide to bid! | X
| £24000.00  | 09/02/12 07:52 |
New Mitsubishi FQ-320 for sale |
| | MITSUBISHI EVOLUTION VIII MR FQ-320 (excellent condition 24k miles) EVO 8 .
| Mitsubishi Evolution 8 MR FQ 320 £11000 | The car is on a 2004 54 plate but the private plate is included | Stunning immaculate condition throughout ...> with only 24,100 miles from new with full service history | ,MOT till may 2012 with no advisory issued | ,TAX till April 2012, | had new clutch & flywheel on 2/12/2009 (14,415mls) | new 18" speedline alloys with continental contact 3 sport tyres in march at a cost of £1857 | ,new discs & brembo pads all round, | cobra elite 4 alarm & immob,RAC trackstar (all paid for) | everything present,both keys & fobs, | all manuals, loads of reciepts for work done etc | services as follows, 13.8.05 @ 1676 mls 17.3.07 @ 4808 mls 28.3.08 @ 7461 mls 24.2.09 @ 10921 mls 18.6.09 @ 12457 mls 2.12.09 @ 14415 mls 7.5.10 @ 16266 mls 10.12.10 @ 18103 mls 6.5.11 @ 19482 mls | next service due at 24000 miles | this car wants for nothing, model number 111 | you will be hard pushed to find another car in this condition and with this mileage | .HPI clear with report.private plate included.please call 07961750980 for further info or to arrange a viewing. | the car has a HKS mushroom filter | a genuine Mitsubishi carbon vortex generator | boost, oil temp and oil pressure gauges | it has an up rated malbro fuel filter and a 3 port solenoid | also a decat pipe had been fitted. | I recently had new hks spark plugs fitted by abbey motorsport | As said the car is in pristine condition inside and out and needs to be seen to appreciate. | Only interested viewers please as i wont let just anyone test drive! | I have only had the car a few months but due to personal circumstances if reluctantly have to sell. | First to see will buy as i don’t believe you will find one of these with better condition or mileage! | 07961750980 | X
| £11000.00 | 18/02/12 14:33 |
| | 2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO IX FQ-360 BLACK .
2006 56 PLATE MITSUBISHI EVO 9 FQ 360 LTD EDITION NUMBER 27 OF 200 CARS MADE THIS CAR IS IN STUNNING CONDITION THROUGHOUT AND COMES WITH ALL THE FQ360 ...> FEATURES YOU WOULD EXPECT SOME OF THOSE BEING 18"SPEEDLINE ALLOYS,FULL HALF LEATHER RALLIART RECARO INTERIOR,XENON HEADLIGHTS,REAR VORTEX GENERATOR,REAR DIFFUSER,HKS SUPER DRAGGER EXHAUST,CENTRE COSOLE DIALS ONLY FITTED TO THE FQ360 MODEL,AIR CONDITIONING,6 SPEED GEARBOX,REMOTE LOCKING,CARBON FIBRE FRONT SPLITTER,C.D.PLAYER WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY,THE LIST GOES ON.THE CAR COMES WITH A FULL MITSUBISHI RALLIART STAMPED SERVICE HISTORY BOOKLET ALL SERVICING CARRIED OUT BY THE SAME DEALER FROM NEW WHO ALSO SUPPLIED THE CAR NEW SERVICE STAMPS AS FOLLOWS.05-09-2006 MITSUBISHI RALLIART PDI GB/0495 AT 27 MILES.18-06-2007 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 3151 MILES.13-10-2007 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 3918 MILES.05-03-2008 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 6248 MILES.04-09-2008 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 9974 MILES.28-02-2009 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 13087 MILES.14-09-2009 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 16114 MILES.03-03-2010 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 18572 MILES.26-07-2010 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 22728 MILES.01-02-2011 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 26405 MILES.08-08-2011 MITSUBISHI RALLIART SERVICE GB/0495 AT 29234 MILES.IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE FULLY STAMPED SERVICE BOOKLET ALL THE INVOICES ARE PRESENT I ALSO HAVE THE ORIGINAL LEATHER HANDBOOK WALLET WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS MANUALS ETC PRESENT AND BOTH SET OF KEYS AND REMOTES ARE WITH THE CAR.AS YOU CAN SEE THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED TO A VERY HIGH STANDARD WHICH REFLECTS IN THE WAY THE CAR LOOKS AND DRIVES PERFECT!!!THE CAR IS FINISHED IN BLACK WITH CONTRASTING FULL RALLIART INTERIOR AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION THROUGHOUT.PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR YOU CAN CALL/TEXT ME ON 07971-474382 MANY THANKS SEAN.PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CLASSIFIED ADVERT WITH A BUY IT NOW OPTION SO IF YOU CLICK THE BUTTON I WILL REQUIRE A £500 DEPOSIT VIA PAYPAL IMMEDIATELY AND THE BALANCE PAYABLE ON A CASH UPON COLLECTION BASIS WITHIN 3 DAYS.I HAVE THE CAR ADVERTISED ELSEWHERE SO MAY WITHDRAW THE ADVERT AT ANYTIME.TO SUM UP THIS IS A 100% GENUINE CAR WHICH IS HPI CLEAR AND HAS NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENTS PLEASE SEE MY 100% FEEDBACK I ALWAYS DESCRIBE MY ITEMS CORRECTLY THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS MY PRIVATE REG NUMBER ON IT WHICH WILL BE REMOVED AT MY EXPENSE AND ITS ORIGINAL 56 PLATE WILL BE PUT BACK ON THE CAR MANY THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!! X
| £14950.00 | 21/02/12 15:16 |
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Log in | New account Home Ask Honest John Reviews Best Deals Advice Good Garages News Back Room Insurance Shop Car by Car Reviews The HJ Road Test Videos Top 10 Cars Prices and Specs The Honest John Road Test Home » Road Tests » Mitsubishi » Mitsubishi EVO IX FQ320 Mitsubishi EVO IX FQ320 Sat, 23 Jul 2005 Main Report Prices/Specifications Engine/Transmission Dimensions Performance I’d driven EVOs before. Most memorably an EVO VIII FQ400, on an unfamiliar track, with an instructor who kept grabbing the wheel to show me the lines, in a blizzard. At times I couldn’t even see the sides of the track, never mind the next corner, so don’t ask me about that car. The EVO IX is the latest and last of a long line of EVOs, which began, logically enough, with the EVO 1, a 247bhp all wheel drive car built to qualify for FIA Group A rally regulations and get out there and fight the Imprezas. The EVO II arrived in 1994, with 256bhp and, over the years, progressed to the EVO VIII, the ultimate incarnation of which was the FQ400. In case you were wondering, ‘FQ’ does mean ‘very quick’: 0-60 in under 4 seconds and a top speed rev limited to 157. For the EVO IX, Mitsubishi has carried over the Bilstein suspension and Active Centre Differential of the EVO VIII MR range, with new rear springs which reduce the height of the car and enable the ‘Super Active Yaw Control’ to work better. MIVEC variable valve timing is new to the EVO, improving breathing at high revs and throttle response from low engine speeds. Outside there are subtle revisions to the front grille and rear bumper diffuser, a carbon fibre look to the spoiler and interior trim, and new Enkei 17” 5-spoke alloys with ADVAN AO46 235/45ZR17 tyres. What you can’t see are the aluminium roof and side impact bars that complement the aluminium bonnet introduced on the EVO VIII. The first thing that stuck me about EVO IV FQ320 Serial Number 002 was how old-fashioned it is. Used to a new C-Max with its state-of-the-art combined radio/CD player and satnav, the little DIN fit radio harked back to the 20th Century. And, apart from the front bucket seats, the drilled pedals, the leather wheel and the tiny 180mph speedometer, the rest of it is pure Lancer, like the bargain-priced estate car I tested a few months ago. But already the neighbourhood kids were admiring the massive rear spoiler and 5” exhaust pipe, yelling, “cool car, mister”. And, of course, that’s a lot of what this car is about. You can burble through town at 25mph in 2nd or 3rd like a drug dealer and more than a few eyes will be upon you, knowing you have wheels that could out-drag a Ferrari if you wanted to. So there’s no need to open all the windows and turn the (optional) sound system up loud, please. It’s very tractable and very happy just tootling along like this. No sudden outbreak of temperament. Unless you stick the boot in, of course, whereupon it explodes from 25 to 80 in what seems like 3 seconds. And that’s what the car likes. You can feel the electronics cutting in making it more controllable. The steering sharpens up. The whole thing becomes alive. The point of power like this is it enables safe overtakes and gets you out of trouble very quickly indeed. But, though this is probably the fastest point to point car you could buy, you simply cannot drive it to its full potential on busy public roads. You’ve got to find an empty, twisty back-road somewhere early in the morning when there’s no one around, pump some adrenaline and risk your licence. Or confine your fun to track days. Day-to-day means pootling along in the left or centre lane being overtaken a lot and averaging around 20mpg on Superunleaded. And if you get stuck in an F Queue on the motorway you can actually watch the fuel gauge needle moving downwards. So yes, you could raise your voice a few octaves and endlessly debate the finer points of the way the car goes and handles against the latest Impreza WRX STI. Yes, you might occasionally put it to the test neck-and-neck at a track day. But really an EVO IX is young man’s status symbol, to park outside the Slug & Lettuce while he doesn’t drink anything alcoholic inside. Hopefully someone in there will be as impressed as the neighbourhood kids. Honest John's Car Buying Advice Get the low-down on how to buy and sell cars the hassle-free way Related News & Road Tests Review: Mitsubishi Evo IX 2005 Brilliant handling, traction, roadholding and acceleration. Peerlessly quick point-to-point car in all weathers. Makes you feel like Tommi Makinen. Road Test: Honda Jazz hybrid road test Hybrid version of Jazz offers improved performance and 60mpg economy with no sacrifice in magic seat versatility. 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6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: Long Term Tests Mitsubishi Evo Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ-320 The rumble of our Mitsubishi Evo has left a deathly silence behind it... Auto Express Car Reviews Text: Chris Thorp / Photos: Nathan MorganAugust 2006 Even after nearly 15,000 miles of driving, you never get used to the thrust provided by the turbocharged 2.0-litre powerplant that feeds power so effectively through all four tyresThere's been something missing from the Auto Express car park over the past few days... the rumble of WX05 EGJ has left a deathly silence behind it.After a year of manic miles, the time came to say goodbye to our Mitsubishi Evo IX - but not before we gave it a good send-off. And its final day in our hands was one of its most exciting, as we took part in an Evo owners' track day at the famous Goodwood circuit in West Sussex.Organised through Mitsubishi's UK distributor, the Lancer Evolution Experience takes place at various tracks right across the country, and is aimed specifically at Evo owners. At £230 for car and driver, as well as an extra £30 per passenger, it's not a cheap day out - but was it a fitting end to our year of Evo motoring?During its time with Auto Express, the Mitsubishi has already had several opportunities to stretch its legs away from the public roads. We tackled all sorts of tarmac events in it, from Santa Pod's drag strip in Northamptonshire to a weekend's sprint challenge at which it beat all-comers - including a Porsche 911 GT3.However, at Goodwood, the Evo proved just how competent it really is, flowing beautifully from corner to corner with great poise and blasting down the straights with gut-wrenching force. Even after nearly 15,000 miles of driving, you never get used to the thrust provided by the turbocharged 2.0-litre powerplant that feeds power so effectively through all four tyres. And after we'd had our fun, we handed back the keys to be left with a lot of happy memories... as well as a handful of frightening receipts. A total of three services (one every 4,500 miles) plus a fresh set of tyres came to £1,452.17. What's more, the brake pads are showing considerable wear, and will need to be changed before long.Then there's the fuel cost. We averaged returns of 21.7mpg overall, which proves the accuracy of Mitsubishi's 22mpg combined economy figure. So if you're going to buy an Evo, it's crucial that you budget for big bills all year round.The car has been hugely expensive to run, constantly attracted the wrong sort of attention and required no end of servicing - but it has also given us 12 months of thrilling motoring that few other vehicles could match. And that, above all, is what we are going to remember it for.Second opinionI haven't driven many cars over the last 12 months that can beat the Evo for pure thrills. It's scarily fast, of course, and has masses of grip, but what I've enjoyed most is the precision of its controls; they make driving really rewarding. However, despite having a more comfortable ride than any other Evo I've ever driven, I'm glad I didn't have to live with it every day. It's still a road-going rally car and just as uncompromising. Sam Hardy, motoring writer What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 0 Comment Be the first to comment on this article You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join. 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All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || Autocar - News and reviews from the original car experts Skip to content Home Car Reviews News Blogs Videos Forums Cars for sale 6 issues for £1 Mitsubishi Evo FQ-320 review More Pics Email Print Your say Start the discussion Mitsubishi Evo FQ-320 First Drive Test date 10 May 2005 Price as tested £30,141 Rear bumper controls airflow underneath car What’s Japanese for a swift goodbye? No idea, but Mitsubishi’s new Lancer Evo IX, the last hurrah for the Evo as we know it, seems a fitting symbol. A transformation into a hatchback awaits in 2007, but until then the answer to life, the universe and everything (all right, getting from A to B quicker than you can say ‘supercar’) is nine. For 2005, as in the past 13 years, the Evo’s evolution has been fuelled by the demands of the FIA World Rally Championship. The IX is actually the 12th motorsport-inspired model, spanning three generations of Lancer. The first was introduced in 1992 to comply with FIA Group A rally regs. Mitsubishi describes the IX as a ‘subtle but significant’ development of the special-edition Evo VIII MR. Chief among the numerous detail improvements is the application of the company’s MIVEC variable valve timing to the already highly evolved 1997cc four-cylinder twin-scroll turbo engine. MIVEC constantly matches the inlet valve timing to engine speed and load. As well as improving the engine’s aerobic capacity, it also stabilises the combustion process, giving better throttle response at low revs. This, in turn, is enhanced by a lengthened turbo diffuser which boosts low-end torque for better driveability. The three Evo IX models are defined by their engine tune, from the £27,999 305bhp FQ-300 to the £32,999 345bhp FQ-340. This is the £29,999 320bhp FQ-320 which builds on the spec of the base car with an upgrade kit co-developed by Mitsubishi UK’s Ralliart division and tuning specialist HKS. It comprises an induction pipe, revised intercooler piping and a new exhaust and downpipe. This lifts power 21bhp to 326bhp at 6700rpm, supported by a similarly robust 305lb ft of torque at 4600rpm. Mitsubishi claims a 0-62mph time of 4.5sec and a 157mph top speed. The electronically-controlled four-wheel drive, active centre differential and Bilstein-damped suspension are lifted from the VIII MR, but the rear springs have been shortened to improve rear-end stability and grip. On the outside Cosmetic changes are confined to a restyled front bumper, which incorporates a mesh grille to aid engine cooling and circular air intakes in the air dam to blow air into the intercooler pipes. The headlight and tail lights also get a mild makeover. The new rear bumper functions aerodynamically, too, controlling airflow under the car. Weight-saving measures include a hollow rear wing and a new design of lightweight alloy wheel. Inside, the outgoing MR’s carbon dash cladding, torso-clamping Recaro front seats and sexy black Momo steering are carried over, and again the Evo doesn’t stint on kit: air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking and a category one alarm are standard. On the road Never mind the luxury: like most of its predecessors, the IX is a seriously hardcore machine. Not that comfortable, not that refined, but quite phenomenally to-the-point when it comes blitzing the distance between A and B. If the Evo IX were a gun, it would be an AK47: no intrinsic beauty, little tactile satisfaction, but devastatingly effective. The way it fuses supercar performance with advanced all-drive grip and traction seems more the stuff of Gran Turismo 4 than mechanical engineering. Getting the best out of it requires a brutally single-minded approach – if you’re not nailing it you’re not getting full value – and, in that respect, it’s rather two-dimensional. But the harder you drive the more it likes it. There is no point at which it cries ‘enough!’; that’s entirely down to you. What other car can you say that of? The Evo’s engine note at full noise is unusual, too. At light to medium throttle, the main constituent is a kind of boominess that applies a mildly unpleasant pressure to your eardrums as if you’re going up in a plane. None of a Subaru’s caramel warble here. Give it the lot, though, and the rapidly rising pitch is expressed as what can best be described, in human terms, as a diaphragm-busting exhalation of air through pursed lips, rather like that of a weightlifter in the eye-popping, vein-bulging, purple-face phase of a 10 kilo-too-heavy lift. But, oh my, it delivers. The motor does lagless and tractable around town but, toe down, acquires the sort of push that wraps stomach around spine and makes granite perspire. Sledgehammer torque, yes, but it hauls like crazy at the top, too, and with a more than passable rally-car vibe. All the dynamic cues feel authentic, from the super-direct steering to the hard ride, from the brickwall anchors to the ultra-grippy Yokohama rubber. Even at eye-watering speeds the chassis remains unerringly faithful and forgiving. And there’s the rub: the Evo isn’t the supercar Mitsubishi suggests, it’s a brilliantly developed foil. It’s rather like one of those ‘magicians’ secrets revealed’ TV programmes where everything is reduced to a set of actions no more mysterious than the instructions for making an omelette. Supercar supremacy is shown to be an elaborate illusion: the mid-mounted 12-cylinder motor, the dramatic width, the F1-apeing transmission and the multi-layered soundtrack are just facets of showmanship, the artistic distractions that create the ‘magic’. The Evo, in contrast, is painfully plain and unromantic. With the imagery conferred by the container deemed irrelevant, it might as well be off the shelf and have four doors. Size, grip and grunt are what really matter. 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SHOP Search evo REGISTER LOGIN Free Newsletter Car Reviews: evo Car Reviews Mitsubishi Evo Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR FQ-340 Rating: Many detail improvements and 345bhp make the MR the best Evo yet By John Barker/Andy Morgan June 2004 I'll answer the very obvious question first. Yes, the most potent Evo MR is chuffing fast. It piles on speed so relentlessly that by the time you've got to fifth on your first rush up the 'box, you're wondering if it would just keep on charging forward if it had seven or eight speeds. It's not spiky power, either - from around 3500 to 7500rpm the push is strong, clean and consistent, and the ramp up to full boost is rapid yet progressive. In other words, the MR FQ-340 is blindingly fast but not madly frantic, relatively speaking. We've driven other 300bhp-plus Evos that rearrange your lunch every time they hit boost (our 320bhp lightweight Evo VII RS long-termer of a couple of years back springs to mind). This is its own kind of thrill but it can distract the chassis, tugging the front wheels around or kicking the tail out when you'd rather keep things tidy. The MR (which stands for Mitsubishi Racing) is effectively an Evo 8.5 and incorporates many detail revisions. Some contribute to it being 10kg lighter than the straight VIII, including aluminium door intrusion bars (-3.5kg) and roof (-4kg). The latter is said to have the same effect as lowering the steel roof by 50mm. UK models also get 12-spoke Team Dynamics alloys, which save 0.8kg of unsprung weight per corner over the standard Enkei alloys. All these incremental improvements contribute to the dynamic performance of the MR but the most significant effect is probably the switch to Bilstein dampers. Compression and rebound rates have been respecified and the rear bump stops have been reshaped. The Evo's formidable armoury of electronic chassis aids has also seen changes. Previously, when anti-lock was activated the Active Centre Differential and Super Active Yaw Control were disengaged. Now they are integrated into the braking effort to help keep the car stable should you jump on the middle pedal mid-corner or trail-brake into a turn. MR models aren't Euro-homologated like the Evo 260, but unlike previous Japanese-spec cars, they do get the full three-year pan-European Mitsubishi warranty. The MR range comprises the FQ-300 (305bhp, £27,999), FQ-320 (326bhp, £29,999) and FQ-340 which has 345bhp, 320lb ft of torque and costs £32,999. That looks like a big premium over the FQ-320 but you also get leather and Alcantara trim (a lesser hide interior costs £1535 on other Evos) and Smartnav (normally £524). Four colours are offered: white, red, silver and gun- metal grey (shown), which works beautifully with the MR's new matt- black-backed clear-lens lamps, badging and dark grey alloys. Inside, the cabin is little changed save for strips of carbonfibre-effect trim, but the ambience of the FQ-340 is much enhanced by the Jaguar-like aroma of leather. The Ralliart-embroidered Recaros grip tightly, which is just as well because the cornering powers of the MR Evo seem higher than ever. Compared with just about anything else, the Evo still feels hyper-active on a bumpy B-road but although the ride remains firm, right away you notice that there isn't quite as much fidget and distraction as there was. It seems to be partly the ride but more the steering, which feels a little less sensitive around the straight-ahead. You appreciate this most when you've got the throttle down and the chassis is loaded with full boost. The handling is every bit as responsive and agile as it ever was, and grip from the broad-blocked Yokohama Advan A046s is huge. Dive keenly into a tight second- or third-gear corner and the nose will tuck into the apex with an enthusiasm that threatens to send the tail sliding out. Do nothing and full stability is resumed, calmly. Bury the throttle, though, and the response of the clever chassis is breathtaking; the rear slip is smoothly reined in, all four tyres haul hard and the MR fires out the other side at astonishing speed. No question, of all the mega-fast Evos we've tried, the MR FQ-340 is the neatest and most driveable. The essential character of the Evo remains intact but there's a greater sense of composure, which is all the more impressive given the power and torque the FQ-340 upgrade asks it to cope with. The Evo evolution continues apace. 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All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || Autopedia - Automobile Specifications Home Site Map Car Reviews Search Contact Us Mitsubishi Evo 4dr saloon FQ-320 Technical SpecificationsBreaking distance of the car: TBA/TBANumber of wheels driven: FourMaximum bhp/rpm power: 326/6700Torque maximum lbft/rpm: 305/4300Turning circle: 11.8Acceleration 0 to 60 miles per hour: 4.5Top speed of the vehicle: 157CO2 rating of the vehicle: 334Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.1General SpecificationsPrice of the vehicle in Pounds: £30,141Main Model: Mitsubishi Evo 4dr saloonCar model variant: FQ-320Type of fuel used in the vehicle: UnleadedTowing weight: TBAExpence per mile: 91.82Warranty: 3yr/UL + 6yr Perforation + 3yr BreakdownServicing interval of the vehicle: 4500Servicing cost per 3 years: 3143Contract hire rate of the vehicle: N/AInsurance quote of the car: 893Physical SpecificationsType of the automobile body: SaloonMaximum boot space in the vehicle: 530Main boot space in the vehicle: 430Position of the engine: FHead room in front: TBALeg room in front of the vehicle: TBAHeight of the vehicle: 1450kerb Weight: 1400Length of the vehicle: 4490Number of doors in the car: 4Number of seats in the car: 5Rear head room available: TBARear knee room available: TBAWidth of the vehicle: 1770Other AccessoriesType of the auto engine: 1997/4Availability of hands free phone: TBAAudio System : TBARadio receiver: TBASatelite Navigation or automobile GPS: TBAMulti-Fit Radio Holder : TBA Images of Mitsubishi Evo 4dr saloon FQ-320 Video onMitsubishi Evo 4dr saloon Reviews and Comments on Mitsubishi Evo 4dr saloon FQ-320 tomsmobrDate: 2009-04-04 01:07:13
Ultimate Evo X blasts off muscling in To match its increase in power, new FQ400 gets circular air vents in front spoiler, while body panels are lighter, too. Central exhaust hints at potential.Feast your eyes on the most powerful Evo yet! These official pictures show the FQ400 – the latest incarnation of Mitsubishi’s four-wheel-drive super-saloon
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