evo X breaks cover

[apexstrafer]

http://www.japanesecarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050928.001

http://response.jp/issue/2005/0928/article74721_1.images/95069.jpg
http://response.jp/issue/2005/0928/article74738_1.images/95083.jpg
http://response.jp/issue/2005/0928/article74738_1.images/95084.jpg
http://response.jp/issue/2005/0928/article74738_1.images/95085.jpg
http://response.jp/issue/2005/0928/article74738_1.images/95086.jpg

[kipper215]

i'm still drying off my pants after seeing that.......sold

[ultraflip]

GOOD FIND!!!

[rammsteinmatt]

oh geezus.........


weak interior, uncomfortable seats, and piss weak tail lights.

this thing better be real fast, i see a SMG which looks promising

[apexstrafer]

still a concept, but word on the street is that this is pretty damn close to what we'll see in showrooms (except for some obvious elements, like the seats, that shifter, etc).

more pics:

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/23/mit2_450.111294.jpg
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/23/mit3_450.111298.jpg
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/23/mit4_450.111302.jpg
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/23/mit5_450.111308.jpg
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/23/mit6_450.jpg
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/23/mit9_450.jpg
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/23/mit11_450.jpg

[kimletrim]

I like it, but the interior is ehhh. I don't see any sign of it being front mount intercooled.

[ANTHONY]

That looks mean!! is it me or does it automatic *:?

[Dmoney]

WoW! they totally revamped everything! paddle shifters? the path of the WRC i guess. Tailights need to be smoked! looks interesting! cant wait to see the the Evo X WRC!

[ovenmit331]

personally, i think the interior looks like absolute ass. and the exterior looks like an rx-8

DUAL EXHAUST???

[Dmoney]

The Taillights remind me of the rx-8 *:-(

[ovenmit331]

^^^ i think the whole exterior (except for the front) does. and that spoiler looks like ass... Integra type-r, anyone? anyone?

[Macky]

it looks sharp

[AvengeDEvO]

Not to bad, maybe worth the wait depending on the power and price. I hope they stuck with the true nature of the car which is why we all love our EVO's

[Blak94GSX]

It looks a lot like a Galant, which is definitely a step in the right direction. I still say they should just sell the Galant Super VR4 and put the EVO drivetrain in the Eclipse like it used to be and axe the EVO completely, but that would make way too much business sense, and Mitsu is too busy trying to put themselves out of business...

[bleublaze55]

WOW, i mean, jaw to the floor, i think this think could be used better as a paper wieght, that thing looks like it came off of the ford design block, i mean the interior is terrible, like the new eclipses, and the back seat kinda give it a better feel but, those lights(front and back) that grill that pretty much destroys the whole evo feel, and ya, all i have to say is i am glad i bought an evo while :mitsu: is still in business. bye,bye, warranty in a couple years. >:( :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2:

[inline4g63]

THe rear bumper of the first pic of the smaller pic set looks like a Beemer. Has too much rx8 flare to it. Even the interior has that divider between the seat just like the rx8.

[deebrown1]

i like it....still may end up a V6 for the US though..Mitsu has that reputation of fucking things up..

[Macky]

actually guys it looks all mitsubishi.

this:

http://response.jp/issue/2005/0928/article74738_1.images/95083.jpg

looks like this:

http://www.auto.vl.ru/catalog_photos/mitsubishi/galant/mitsubishi_galant_1625.jpg

thats originality. screw the taillights and everything else concept-related. its like the comeback of the Legnum VR4 ;)

[ErroR]

I really don't like it. I am definitely going to stick with the 9.

[ultraflip]

i'm lovin it

[apexstrafer]

macky's dead-on. there's a lot of galant/legnum going on.

I'm reserving judgement for when I see the actual production version, but I like most of the elements that are likely to carry over. and if it somehow manages to still be a raw, giant-killing driver's car like the evos before it, I might very well be in line to trade my 8 for it.

[rammsteinmatt]

damn it has a real rear diffuser, not that fake crap on the JDM 9. the US probably wont get that bumper though :roll:

i really like the front but the rest :outofcloset:


but if its :rally: then thats good news. V6 = gay, paddle shifters = good (but i think it should be like a rally car with optional manual shift), dual exhaust = too SRT4

[thetaxguy]

Let's hope that Mistu is at least smart enough to surf this site and see what input we have. Hell, if they were smart they would contact EvoNeil or Rob and let us sit in it firsthand!!! O0 I HOPE YOU ARE LISTENING MITSU!!!

For the most part I like it. I do feel however that a lot of styling ques were taken from other cars. Not necessarily a bad thing, but not a good thing either. Originality anyone??? :mitsu:

[DoCoMo]

personally, i think the interior looks like absolute ass. and the exterior looks like an rx-8

DUAL EXHAUST???


and that interior looks too much like the new mustang's

[genrec]

:-o im officially not buying another thing for my car!!!! im waiting for the X.....good lord!

[silvery_eagle]

loved the front end... only the front end though.. looks mean!
everything else... no thankx especially the back

[Terry S]

Any chance someone can host these pics on a different server? Websense blocks the link and pics that have been posted... :tickedoff:

Terry S

[JB1]

Yeah,
I'm with Jeff I'm digging it. It has a mean-ass stance to it. I'll be in line for it when ot comes out.

[Senshi]

I like it i think once everything is tonned down abit (interior,lights) for the production model it will come out really nice O0

[Terry S]

http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/motorshow/detail1343.html

It sounds like they're keeping the 4G63 afterall. Yay no V6.

Terry S

*Edit: check that, they aren't keeping the 4G.. All aluminum block...

[EvoPwr]

meh, i like the looks of the IX better.

[ultraflip]

meh

[EvoPwr]

meh


STFU

[gofaster87]

Ugly as sin, I guess I was always going to keep mine anyhow. If that becomes the final model Ill be looking into something different, maybe a corvette or another project car that I always wanted, 95 R2 RX7.

[SpdyEvo02]

Look nice although they still have some stuff to fix(interior, lights) but i will be waiting for the X

[j_nizzle]

eh evo mvec!!!!

[leaveit2bevo]

who said the twatamatic was good? fuck paddle shifting

[jayvolution]

yuck, those tail lights look like some cheap aftermarket part you might find at pep boys...

[apexstrafer]

who said the twatamatic was good? fuck paddle shifting


no shit. I'm hoping the chicktronic feature doesn't make it to production. taking away heel/toe from driving a high performance car kills half the fun.

[rubelcon]

I smell TL all over the place..

[Senshi]

who said the twatamatic was good? fuck paddle shifting


no shit. I'm hoping the chicktronic feature doesn't make it to production. taking away heel/toe from driving a high performance car kills half the fun.

i cant imagine them keeping it into production and being able to keep the EVO at its current price point.

[nurb2]

That thing is nice! Loving the Evo X.

-nurb2-

[SolarXclipse]

i think im in love :smitten: i like how the front end looks. so mean looking. if i see that front end in my rear view mirror, i'll be... :buck2:

[Macky]

now i know where i saw that rear end taillight cluster before; the Pajero Evolution:

http://www.japancar.ru/data/images/_catcolor/2003/0010.jpg

for comparison, just paint it all red:

http://response.jp/issue/2005/0928/article74738_1.images/95084.jpg

[EVOMANIAC]

it looks like someone bred an RX-8 with the new Charger and.......BAM one cool ass looking car. except the tail lights those gotta go

[Macky]

i actually think with some minor modification the rear light would actually look better. a la evo 7 style color scheme.

[silvery_eagle]

specs quoted from mitsu website:

http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/motorshow/detail1343.html
looks like they're keeping the same engine!


MITSUBISHI Concept-X (show car)
With an exterior that carries over the full flavor of Lancer Evolution's spartan road machine image and a high quality interior with a functional layout that encourages the driver to concentrate solely on operating his machine, MITSUBISHI Concept-X points to way a new-age Evolution design that is as handsome and purposeful as it is functional.

In the mechanical components department, MITSUBISHI Concept-X mates a turbocharged aluminum cylinder block MIVEC engine to a high-performance 6-speed auto-manual transmission. Extensive use is made of aluminum in the roof, engine hood and other body panels. Chassis performance has been substantially improved with the introduction of Mitsubishi's latest 4WD-based Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system. The incarnation of driving pleasure, this highly advanced technical specification makes MITSUBISHI Concept-X a showcase on wheels for Mitsubishi Motors' quintessential road performance technology.

Design
The team has crafted a form with lines that are purposeful and handsome; a form that symbolizes the New Mitsubishi Motors Design while retaining the spartan performance image that defines the Lancer Evolution series.
Distinguished by its eye-catching oversized grille, the front visage borrows design cues from a jet fighter to hint broadly at the huge quantities of air it draws in and at the car's road-hugging stability. The brand-identifying 3-diamond logo on the leading edge of the engine hood is another distinguishing element of the new-age Evolution design.
The simple and functional layout of the cockpit is put together in a design that encourages the driver to concentrate fully on operating his machine. The design team has spared no effort in developing coloring and lighting that engender a keener competition look to the interior. The black keynote interior color uses silver counterpoints to impart the material look of aluminum and create a more dynamic and athletic looking interior space.


Powertrain
MITSUBISHI Concept-X is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC intercooler-turbocharged engine that delivers instant response at all engine speeds with flat torque that keeps pulling up to the red line. MITSUBISHI Concept-X uses a clutchless 6-speed auto-manual transmission that realizes slicker shifting and higher transmission efficiency than a regular manual gearbox. Paddle shifters mounted on the steering column allow the driver to concentrate on his steering better and enable drivers of all abilities to experience the satisfying pleasure of sport driving.


Body and chassis
The ring-structure frame design realizes a significant increase in body stiffness, while the use of aluminum in the engine hood, trunk lid, fenders, roof and front and rear door panels reduces weight. Reducing weight in the roof and upper parts of the body lowers the center of gravity, while weight reduction in the doors, engine hood, trunk and other peripheral elements reduces the moment of inertia for better steerability. Weight reduction, lowering the center of gravity and reducing the moment of inertia all contribute to better motive performance and better handling.
The suspension features a MacPherson strut at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear. Working in concert with Mitsubishi Motors' "Roll Control Suspension" technology, this design delivers very high levels of ride and road holding.


On-board Multi-Media System
The On-Board Multi-Media System complements the interior design in the way it encourages a dialogue between driver and machine. The high-definition LCD monitor provides a real-time display of vehicle and S-AWC operating status while also displaying on-board navigation system maps and DVD audio controls. Rear seat passengers have their own LCD displays at the back of the front seats that allow them to share with the driver driving-related information and to share the fun-to-drive experience.


Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
MITSUBISHI Concept-X showcases Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control technology. A further step up the evolutionary ladder of Mitsubishi Motors four-wheel drive traction and handling technology well proven in the Lancer Evolution and other series, S-AWC realizes cutting-edge levels of vehicle dynamics control. Based on Mitsubishi's full-time 4WD system, as used in Lancer Evolution, that is built around ACD3 and Super AYC4 component technologies, S-AWC adds Active Brake Control, Active Steering System and Roll Control Suspension technologies to realize a fully integrated system.


MITSUBISHI Concept-X specifications Overall length (mm) 4530
Overall width (mm) 1830
Overall height (mm) 1470
Wheelbase (mm) 2650
Track: F/R (mm) 1565 / 1565
Seating capacity 4
Tires 255/35R20
Wheels 20 x 9J

[t1FF]

ew ... i dont like it at all ... esp the tail lights ... wth is dat ?!

[trinydex]

Ugly as sin, I guess I was always going to keep mine anyhow. If that becomes the final model Ill be looking into something different, maybe a corvette or another project car that I always wanted, 95 R2 RX7.

yeah and put an ls1 in it!!!

uhm... is anyone else concerned that it looks liek it'll be in the g35/350z class of cars? i mean this is a total crossover....

[PiNG]

i'm sure the tail will be fixed, but damn.. rest of the car makes my evo look like a toy :smitten: i love the back seats :-P

[silvery_eagle]

i still dont get it.. dual exhaust on a 4 cylinders...
weird

[kcross]

i will buy one of the first X's in the states.

[Gear Grinder]

who said the twatamatic was good? fuck paddle shifting


no shit. I'm hoping the chicktronic feature doesn't make it to production. taking away heel/toe from driving a high performance car kills half the fun.

i cant imagine them keeping it into production and being able to keep the EVO at its current price point.
I for sure won't buy it unless it comes with a manual trans.

[twotan]

i am hoping for paddle shifter (smg) style.

[kcross]

clutchless auto manual... could be either a mercedes style tranny (a manual with shift buttons on the wheel) or a real smg, i would think its a real smg for homologation purposes... but from the picture you can see a the paddles and shifter and the shifter doesnt appear to be that of an auto type (mercedes) but more a smg style (bmw, ferrari). id be willing to bet its an smg. most performance cars are moving that way.

[Macky]

clutchless semi-F1 transmission will eff up the next evo. what makes it a fun car to drive is that it involves the driver in the driving process. making it idiot proof will just make it more expensive.

and there will always be a better idiot out there to eff the thing up.

[kcross]

go drive an f1 car and tell me if the driver is out of driving.

[Macky]

dude, an F1 car is no Evo. whats your point? its a racing car being compared to a street car. make a better argument.

[thetaxguy]

i still dont get it.. dual exhaust on a 4 cylinders...
weird

...S2000!!! O0

[kcross]

Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05... i cant hit much closer to home... if you want driver involvement go somewhere that requires it... then youll see how small a part of driving operating a clutch and traditional manual is. its not like an f1 trans doesnt require though in shifting, it just makes it more streamlined.

[Jakeg97]

that evo 10 gots a big a$$

[Gear Grinder]

i still dont get it.. dual exhaust on a 4 cylinders...
weird

...S2000!!! O0
I've been seriously looking in to one of these, but I keep hearing that H is discontinuing it.

[Macky]

Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05... i cant hit much closer to home... if you want driver involvement go somewhere that requires it... then youll see how small a part of driving operating a clutch and traditional manual is. its not like an f1 trans doesnt require though in shifting, it just makes it more streamlined.


ok think about this: youthink that kind of technology is cheap? maybe by the 16th gen Evo or so, but not yet. plus there are a host of other factors that a manufacturer must think about - everyday driving (you think you will be banging the gears like a WRC machine all day? i dont think so), cost (imagine all the bitching, whining owners when they both pay for the car with that kind of transmission and the cost of repairs), noise/vibration/harshness (somelike like a WRC auto-tranny is noisy, every heard the RMR Evos sequential gearbox?). sure it would seem fun, and who wouldnt want that kind of technology in their car? but the cost overcomes common sense - at least for now.

and btw, you were the one who introduced F1 in the argument, now you say "its not like an F1 trans"? make up your mind next time.

[Terry S]

i still dont get it.. dual exhaust on a 4 cylinders...
weird


The Evo X and next gen SRT-4 are supposed to share things according to several websites (all of which are blocked by websense so I cant reference them right now). Might explain the dual exaust.

Terry S

[ErroR]

i still dont get it.. dual exhaust on a 4 cylinders...
weird


The Evo X and next gen SRT-4 are supposed to share things according to several websites (all of which are blocked by websense so I cant reference them right now). Might explain the dual exaust.

Terry S


like the platform and basis of the new engine.

[Mister]

That X is hottttt! :smitten: :mitsu:

[kcross]

first. "its not like an f1 trans doesnt" double negative. learn english. it chages the entire meaning.

second. yes i have heard rmr's, im there at least once a week.

third. wrc cars are dog gear transmissions... in smgs its an electronically controlled clutch in a traditional style trans, same idea, drasticaly different design, drasticaly different characteristics.

(and yes i do know how much a rally style trans cost... 12000 gbp. and for comparison an smg in say an m3 cost about 3200usd)

[Macky]

and your point is? i heard you almost live at RMR. man you must have no life.


its not like an f1 trans doesnt require though in shifting, it just makes it more streamlined.


re-read that and tell me that doesnt sound like jibberish. you go back and learn english 101. "its not like an f1 trans doesnt require though"? come on.

dont lecture me on WRC trannies and such, because I know them and could care less hearing them from you. nobody is asking you how much they cost, so keep those details for someone who cares.

/rant

[gofaster87]

You guys are funny, dog boxes are cheap. A sequential hydraulic dog rally transmission is on par with the cost of an exotic sports car in price.

[kcross]

sorry i dropped a t off of "thought"... and your right, i dont have much to do because im fortunate enough to have a job that pays well and doesnt require all my time.

and whatever, this has little to do with the evo X it will be whatever it is. if your upset about that get something else. ill be the big man and end it here.

[silverevo05]

I might be wrong but doesnt the srt4 have its turbo near the firewall. If you look at the pics of the evo X one inlet on the hood leads back there - prob to cool off the turbo?

[Mike(La Canada)]

dunno...seats look hard, j/k



http://www.japanesecarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050928.001

[Evolution.VIII]

That thing looks like its an automatic. Am I wrong? I only see a gas and brake pedal and the shifter looks linear.

[rammsteinmatt]

That thing looks like its an automatic. Am I wrong? I only see a gas and brake pedal and the shifter looks linear.


its a SMG, see the last page of debateing



also adding to macky's rant about SMG daily driveability. ferrari had a problem with their F1 trans (car model) around the F355 and early 360's, where upon downshift, the whole car would lundg foreward form the quick deceleration of gear changes. if ferrari had a problem with it for 5+ years, where do you think mitsu will come out.

sure its cool on a track, but think how many times you downshift everyday, and imagine the whole car lunging and you smacking your head on the seat. not so fun. they will probably have to introduce a race and street mode for the SMG, which just means more money

[Thedread]

The car is definetly hot! Just need a manual 6 speed and a bigger trunk!