EVO X PROTOTYPE UNVEILED

[apexstrafer]

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0612_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x/

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+corner. jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+interio r.jpg

[Enyth]

whoa!! :jaw: that looks pretty good actually. the front also reminds me of the evo 6 for some reason. looks pretty good tho, much better than the older concepts O0

[DTunedEvoX]

Not bad :)

[EVO Neil]

http://www.lancerproject.com/

[Lancer EVO IX]

not nearly as bad as i thought it would be.

[kimletrim]

not nearly as bad as i thougt it would be.


I agree.

[DTunedEvoX]

If you look @ the engine- its the same. Although it'll be aluminum and pushing over 300hp.
Layout wise I mean its the same- intake manifold up top, exhaust manifold on the front- UICP down ...

Unlike the 2008 Lancers you can see its reversed .... Interesting ...

[Skiracer]

Red colored upper intercooler piping? Cops won't like that :police: :tickedoff:
http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+engine. jpg

[Enyth]

i wonder how much of that car their going to water-down for the states..

[kimletrim]

But the UICP is now coming from the other side of the intercooler and the radiator hose is to the right of the UICP.

I like the layout, even though it is not as clean as the 4G63, because it moves the engine a little further back of the front axle which in turn improves weight distribution.

[MRevo9]

damn... so any news on how much its going to run for?

[kimletrim]

Do any of you honestly think we are going to get cross-drilled rotors?

[tanK]

I highly doubt it. I think the car will come with blanks again

[AvengeDEvO]

Is the X going to have a side mount? I dont see the FMIC.

[hksevo8]

I love it! So much better then the pics I have seen thus far. I think the brakes will be cross drilled. The last evolution of the brakes was to move to a Brembo setup. Why not include cross drilled? The are better for cooling than blanks. I would be interested to see if they are two piece rotors.

[tanK]

I see the FMIC...

[hksevo8]

http://www.lancerproject.com/


what is the pass code????

[EVO Neil]

Is the X going to have a side mount? I dont see the FMIC.


One of the pictures posted is the Lancer and not the Evo, hence the missing intercooler.

[Timujin]

http://www.lancerproject.com/


what is the pass code????


believ3

[Timujin]

BTW I like it overall. Can wait until 2009, if the human race exists I might have 5 on the X.

Where is my "X" cap from the 80s dammit.

[earlyapex]

If you look @ the engine- its the same. Although it'll be aluminum and pushing over 300hp.
Layout wise I mean its the same- intake manifold up top, exhaust manifold on the front- UICP down ...

Unlike the 2008 Lancers you can see its reversed .... Interesting ...


The turbo looks to be by the firewall and intake manifold looks to be in front. Take a closer look. Right by the dip stick is the map sensor that would be on a intake manifold. Also the smaller IC hose (it would be smaller coming off the compressor housing) is towards the back of the bay.

[DC_TypeR]

Is it me, or do I see a possible factory gauge of some sort..

car looks hot...

[EVO Neil]

If you look @ the engine- its the same. Although it'll be aluminum and pushing over 300hp.
Layout wise I mean its the same- intake manifold up top, exhaust manifold on the front- UICP down ...

Unlike the 2008 Lancers you can see its reversed .... Interesting ...


The turbo looks to be by the firewall and intake manifold looks to be in front. Take a closer look. Right by the dip stick is the map sensor that would be on a intake manifold. Also the smaller IC hose (it would be smaller coming off the compressor housing) is towards the back of the bay.


You are correct, it's reversed from the previous generation.

[EvolvedMCC]

nice!

[DTunedEvoX]

If you look @ the engine- its the same. Although it'll be aluminum and pushing over 300hp.
Layout wise I mean its the same- intake manifold up top, exhaust manifold on the front- UICP down ...

Unlike the 2008 Lancers you can see its reversed .... Interesting ...


The turbo looks to be by the firewall and intake manifold looks to be in front. Take a closer look. Right by the dip stick is the map sensor that would be on a intake manifold. Also the smaller IC hose (it would be smaller coming off the compressor housing) is towards the back of the bay.


You are correct, it's reversed from the previous generation.

That sucks ...

[S2myEVO]

hey its not bad but its such a different look. hmm...meh.

[gen4k20a2]

im still worried.... :-\

[IguessNot]

not as bad as i thought it would be... looks kinda good...

[EvolvedMCC]

im still worried.... :-\


worried about the styling or the performance? i wouldn't worry about the styling too much, since this prototype is based off of the production lancer. i think the interior may not be final, and the wheels and brake rotors like kimletrim said may not make it either, but overall the car looks pretty good, much better than the concept X. it has more of an "Evo" flavor to it now. the engine may not be the 4G63, but i guess we'd have to drive one to see how it feels...i doubt mitsubishi would f**k up their flagship car.

[earlyapex]

The turbo is indeed by the firewall:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/71-prototype-x-engine.jpg

[gen4k20a2]

i was taling performance AND issue with the first batch of cars. First year of cars actually.

[speedform]

Here a ton of pics from the press release.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mitsubishi-prototype-x/

[kimletrim]

At least the injectors will be easier to swap out!

[gen4k20a2]

i see pedals for an automatic!!!!!!

[earlyapex]

i see pedals for an automatic!!!!!!


Sequential trans or normal 5spd. Reading is good.

[gen4k20a2]

ahhhh i thought i saw a stick for a normal clutch trans. But then i kept goin down the pics and saw a top veiw of the stick and it was an automatic.

[Lancer EVO IX]

http://www.lancerproject.com/


is this the actual website that the webcast is gonna be on? i registered and everything, but i was just wondering if they are gonna do it on a different website.

[hksevo8]

Here a ton of pics from the press release.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mitsubishi-prototype-x/

Some of the pictures in this blog look like they are of the actual car and not the concept. Look closely at the pictures of the base lancer and the evo side by side. the headlights are the same on both cars. the concept headlights look different from the base lancer......did mistu screw up and post pics of the actual car??????

maybe!

[evoCS]

^^^

That's a sharp eye you have there mister!! I think those definitely are the production lamps (and wheels in some pics- they're not as big as the dubs on the final show version) you see in some of the "action" shots. Interesting little find! The prodution lamps are projectors....

[Evo8you]

I noticed the headlights also. look at the X at the auto show and the X on the road you can see it clearly.

[apexstrafer]

all I need to know is that it gained 200lbs. I'll pass.

[kimletrim]

all I need to know is that it gained 200lbs. I'll pass.


It probably has a higher center of gravity too!

[Senshi]

the EVO X is looking great but i think "hung" should get some credit

his design 5 years ago:
http://www.chrison.com/portfolio/cardesign/cr3502r_08.jpg

the new EVO X:
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/30-prototype-x-action.jpg

also its not the first time a company was "inspired" by him http://www.r35gtr.com/what_will_the_r35_gtr_look_like.php

[leaveit2bevo]

hung designed it!

[Hockeychamp]

Two Words man!!!

CRUISE CONTROL

[EVO Neil]

Two Words man!!!

CRUISE CONTROL


It's got it. Look at the steering wheel on the right.

[fusionchicken]

can't wait to see what the b11t is capable of...

[airforce1]

is it just me or the concept about the same is this production photos? Same lines, same ugly nose and headlamps, same ugly tail lamps. How is it aethetically better?

[S2myEVO]

isnt there gonna be like 3 different types of shifting set ups?

[Jap_WHiP]

I like it, it has a throw-back look to it! O0

It looks way better than the MOD version! :coolsmiley:

Concept X and 2007 Lancer Pictures Below. Taken from:

Websites: http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2007/112_news070108_mitsubishi_prototype_x

[Jap_WHiP]

Great Write-Up on WoRKS Home Page!



"...Super-sweet! As a result, the launch at 1:55pm today was one of the most well attended press conferences of the entire Auto Show. Where most press conferences seemed to thin out midway through their presentations, the Mitsubishi Motors launch gained momentum and all attendees rushed the Lancer and Prototype X as soon as they could. The energy was electric and very positive for hours after the presentation. We think this optimism will last for years with the "new" Mitsubishi."Â* WoRKS

Source/ Credit Websites:Â* http://www.worksevo.com/#

[evoCS]

all I need to know is that it gained 200lbs. I'll pass.

Thank our federal gov't for part of that. All cars for 2007 and on must have side airbags available, and I think side curtain bags as well. That's why we also get no 2007 Evo IX's. I know that stuff doesn't tally up to 200lbs, but it's a good chunk of it.

[ANTHONY]

I like it!!!! :smitten:

[Ricardon]

Two Words man!!!

CRUISE CONTROL


One word man!!!

GAY!!!


Want cruise, go buy an STI. I've seen this for a bit now...I love the way the car looks. No doubt it will absolutely trounce every performance number of the current model. I however have been spoiled by the bare bones car. I don't want power seats, I don't want cruise control, I don't want a nice stereo and heated mirrors. All of that crap is for the posers...that's right...posers. Sorry Neil, I know you love your fully equiped go fast cars hehehehehe. Praying to god right now that they make a strippy version ala current RS. Methinks it will happen, and that will be your manual tranny car.

[EVO Neil]

Two Words man!!!

CRUISE CONTROL


One word man!!!

GAY!!!


Want cruise, go buy an STI. I've seen this for a bit now...I love the way the car looks. No doubt it will absolutely trounce every performance number of the current model. I however have been spoiled by the bare bones car. I don't want power seats, I don't want cruise control, I don't want a nice stereo and heated mirrors. All of that crap is for the posers...that's right...posers. Sorry Neil, I know you love your fully equiped go fast cars hehehehehe. Praying to god right now that they make a strippy version ala current RS. Methinks it will happen, and that will be your manual tranny car.


Just to clarify. Yes, I do like cruise control, but if it even adds one pound of weight to the car I'd be surprised. As far as the rest of it. Sure make some available options but let us have the go-fast stripper model also. I'd be nice if they didn't group all of the options together this time as a take it or leave it package.

[mifesto]

well as much as people are whining about the 'cushy' nature of the the evo... that was the intent of mitsu... to improve performance and yet push the evo into m3 market by adding more features like paddle-shift/cruise etc.

i bet they'll keep the RS versions for us hungry track nuts. MR can go head to head w/ audi TT's, m3's, boxsters in not just performance numbers but also creature comfort

[GokuSSJ4]

looks great!!!!

[IXMREVO]

The interior is nice, but the spoiler loos cheap and the front bumper front bumper looks bad from almost any angle.

[IguessNot]

from the side it kinda looks like a acura TL

[fusionchicken]

i like the profile of the X...doesn't look like a lunch box anymore, car would look great wingless IMO

this car better run the quarter in mid 12's and trap near 110mph :)

[*chris*]

i dont like the controls on the steering wheel or the gauge cluster (can you say audi?) dual exhaust? ...ehhhhh. forget about changing out the stereo too. we're stuck with rockford?!

im with some of the rest of you. they need to offer it in a RS model as well.

[thugline]

i see pedals for an automatic!!!!!!


Sequential trans or normal 5spd. Reading is good.
i would still get a 5 - speed

[EVO Neil]

i dont like the controls on the steering wheel or the gauge cluster (can you say audi?) dual exhaust? ...ehhhhh. forget about changing out the stereo too. we're stuck with rockford?!

im with some of the rest of you. they need to offer it in a RS model as well.


A) The Rockford is an option, not standard B)You could still upgrade the speakers if you got the Rockford, although I've heard the this stereo and it rocks C) If you get the standard radio it'll likely have a different and possibly replaceable face to allow you to go aftermarket.

[*chris*]

ahhh ok. i didnt even think of it being an option. that makes sense though neil. good call.

[EVO Neil]

ahhh ok. i didnt even think of it being an option. that makes sense though neil. good call.


I forgot to mention that I belive the Rockford may be teamed with the NAV system.

[speedform]

ahhh ok. i didnt even think of it being an option. that makes sense though neil. good call.


I forgot to mention that I belive the Rockford may be teamed with the NAV system.


The Rockford system is avail. with or without the Navi system.

[EVO Neil]

ahhh ok. i didnt even think of it being an option. that makes sense though neil. good call.


I forgot to mention that I belive the Rockford may be teamed with the NAV system.


The Rockford system is avail. with or without the Navi system.


Thanks for correcting me.

[x[corwyn]]

So there is no vortex generator on the car.... LOL

[speedform]

]
So there is no vortex generator on the car.... LOL


Doesn't need it anymore. The new design controls the airflow more efficiently.

[ryan78]

i give the looks of the new evo a 2 thumbs up. too bad i can't have the new evo in the future and the current evo that i have at the same time.

[trinydex]

all I need to know is that it gained 200lbs. I'll pass.
werd





Two Words man!!!

CRUISE CONTROL


One word man!!!

GAY!!!


Want cruise, go buy an STI. I've seen this for a bit now...I love the way the car looks. No doubt it will absolutely trounce every performance number of the current model. I however have been spoiled by the bare bones car. I don't want power seats, I don't want cruise control, I don't want a nice stereo and heated mirrors. All of that crap is for the posers...that's right...posers. Sorry Neil, I know you love your fully equiped go fast cars hehehehehe. Praying to god right now that they make a strippy version ala current RS. Methinks it will happen, and that will be your manual tranny car.


strippy ftw

[trinydex]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/27-prototype-x-action.jpg

aluminum roof... yet it's still so heavy

[speedform]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/27-prototype-x-action.jpg

aluminum roof... yet it's still so heavy


You can thank government regs. and the need to meet certain price points for that one.
At least the battery and certain miscellaneous parts are in the trunk now, to help distribute those extra pounds a little better.

[trinydex]

anyone get the final dimensions? wheels base and track width?

[earlyapex]

Everyone complaining about 200 more pounds but most of you would get an erection if somebody mentioned a supra or skyline while putting the keys in your hand.

Give me a break.

[trinydex]

but those cars you can strip (maybe not the skyline but i don't like the skyline) supras have been known to get near 3k lbs which is fine...

an evo gaining 200 pounds puts it at skyline weight with a 2 liter :[

[x[corwyn]]

Where did you see the weight? Is it 200lbs more than the 2009 IX GSR? Or 200lbs more than what they said it was going to be? I thought we had been told the entire time it was going to be LIGHTER?

[trinydex]

hwere were we told that?

[x[corwyn]]

hwere were we told that?


Early press reports. And no I am not going to go look for them.

[1WkdEvo]

And even though I understand where the 200lbs comes from, it doesn't change the fact that it's there. Â*I like having all the interior goodies as options, I like the fact that you can have climate control, cruise, etc. Â*I like that the new engine has potential, but I do not like that I will have to wait for all the aftermarket manufacturers to make the parts for it. Â*The good thing is that by the time there are enough AM parts to make this worth buying, Mitsu will have worked out the 1st gen bugs on this totally new design.

[sevensnow]

If you look at some of the press release pics closer, you can actually see the production version. Some of the pics are the prototype and some are production. You can tell by the type of headlights, smaller wheels and visible intercooler piping. Check out the ones of the regular lancer and "prototype" together. That one is for sure the production model. Looks like they slipped a little in the press material....

[EVO Neil]

Guys you are missing the point. Every vehicle is gaining weight due to higher crash standards. It's not like when Nissan GT-R arrives it's going to be the same weight as the previous model and the same will go for the next M3. Everything is gaining weight!

[trinydex]

that's the same for all increasing model years. no car has ever gotten lighter i don't think.

[EVO Neil]

that's the same for all increasing model years. no car has ever gotten lighter i don't think.


Exactly, people are so unrealistic about this stuff. Crash standards as well as emissions standards continue to get tougher. That's life, deal with it, accept it and move on.

[x[corwyn]]

I noticed that weight gain. Holy Crap the GTI weighs the same as our Evo does now! A freaking VW weighs over 3000lbs. Thats just messed up. I'd really like to get a breakdown on what each part weighs, and what its for....

[Ricardon]

Exactly, people are so unrealistic about this stuff.

So true.

I really don't care too much about the weight that it ships at to be honest. As long as it is balanced properly and maintains its handling edge (or gets better in that dept.), who cares if it weighs a lot. I'd be getting a strippy model anyway. Curtain airbags and a few other mandatory safety upgrades are going to be the main contributors to the extra weight. Like I said, I don't give a sh@t if the mandatory features add the weight...there's no way around that, but I don't want all the leather clad, nav+million watt system, 27 speakers, power seats, cruise control, automatic felatio dispenser, blow-up co-pilot bs. Anyone else here think the rear seat head rests in he current SSL package are about the most useless addition to an EVO ever imagined? That's the kind of thing I want them to avoid. Make a version for all the 50 year olds to have fun during their midlife crises, but make a strippy version (that still has power windows and locks) that has a clutch pedal for those of us who are still purists. You know, all 5 of us.

[x[corwyn]]

Exactly, people are so unrealistic about this stuff.

So true.

I really don't care too much about the weight that it ships at to be honest. As long as it is balanced properly and maintains its handling edge (or gets better in that dept.), who cares if it weighs a lot. I'd be getting a strippy model anyway. Curtain airbags and a few other mandatory safety upgrades are going to be the main contributors to the extra weight. Like I said, I don't give a sh@t if the mandatory features add the weight...there's no way around that, but I don't want all the leather clad, nav+million watt system, 27 speakers, power seats, cruise control, automatic felatio dispenser, blow-up co-pilot bs. Anyone else here think the rear seat head rests in he current SSL package are about the most useless addition to an EVO ever imagined? That's the kind of thing I want them to avoid. Make a version for all the 50 year olds to have fun during their midlife crises, but make a strippy version (that still has power windows and locks) that has a clutch pedal for those of us who are still purists. You know, all 5 of us.


I agree with all of that, except I want NAV. After having dealt with some crappy navigators (passenger seat drivers) that dont understand how a Thomas Guide works, I want something I can program for that now and check for traffic ahead. Probably add in sattelite radio because Clear channel has taken everything over and it sucks. This is for a DD for me and the car I use on my trips.

I will probably be getting GPS/Nav units for my bikes too. Maps are an even bigger pain in the ass on a motorcycle....

[Ricardon]

Get the NAV then...

[hksevo8]

^^^^^^ hey watch who your calling old......I am only 30 something and I am really looking forward to the new tranny

[x[corwyn]]

Get the NAV then...


Why are you mad?