As you'd expect from Mitsubishi, the FQ-360 by HKS is covered by a 3-year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, a 3-year Pan European Recovery Service and a 6-year Anti-Corrosion Perforation Warranty. It is also comprehensively equipped with air-conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking and CAT 1 alarm included in the specification. The cabin can seat five in comfort and the boot has a capacity of 530 litres. The Lancer Evolution has always been a thoroughly practical, everyday car, and the final edition is no exception.
Enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that the rally-bred Recaro seats and exquisite Momo steering wheel remain present and correct. Automatic headlights and privacy glass are introduced for the first time, the seats have been redesigned with 'IX MR' motifs, the dashboard panel is now finished in 'Piano Black' and there are 'Lancer EVOLUTION' aluminium scuff protectors on the door frames. The changes inside are equally subtle. The Yokohama ADVAN AO46 235/45 ZR17 tyres are carried over unchanged, while the Brembo braking system ensures that the Evolution IX MR has the stop to match its go.
The 11-spoke Speedline Turini alloy wheels are also new and mimic those fitted to Mitsubishi's tarmac spec rally car. A rear carbon fibre vortex generator comes fitted as standard. A new carbon fibre front lip spoiler has been developed to provide additional downforce and improve high speed stability. The aesthetic changes are modest and functional. Mitsubishi's electronically-controlled four-wheel drive system (4WD) is carried over unchanged.
The latter has also been improved to provide a greater distribution of power between the rear wheels, increasing traction, especially on loose surfaces. These new springs lower the ride height by 10mm at the front and 5mm at the rear, which enhances the car's high speed stability and allows the Super Active Yaw Control (Super AYC) system to function more effectively. Eibach springs have been introduced to complement the Bilstein shock absorbers. The engine upgrades are accompanied by subtle but effective changes to the 'Evo's' MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension.
By comparison, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, which costs almost twice as much, takes 0.9 seconds longer to reach 60mph from rest. This is a practical, five-seater saloon car that can sprint from 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 157mph. The Lancer Evolution FQ-360's performance underlines its reputation as the most affordable supercar on the road. Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing technology further enhances the engine's efficiency, combining improved response with a 3% reduction in fuel consumption. An HKS tuning kit delivers 366bhp at 6887rpm and 363lb ft (492Nm) of torque at 3200rpm.
When the cars arrive in the UK, further engine development work is carried out by Mitsubishi Motors UK's tuning division, Ralliart, and the independent specialists, HKS. The introduction of titanium aluminium alloy turbo fins and reduction in the compressor wheel inlet diameter have improved the engine's response throughout the rev range. True to Mitsubishi's philosophy of providing "overall driving quality", the engineers in Japan have made subtle modifications to the turbocharger. Subtle changes to the specification of the 1997cc 4-cylinder 4G63 twin scroll turbo engine have created a car that delivers an even higher level of performance. This final incarnation of the current model marks the culmination of 14 years of continuous development and marks a fitting finale for the everyday supercar.
Since then, success on the rally stage has been accompanied by a continuous evolution of the road car. The Lancer Evolution IX MR is the final version of a car that can trace its roots back to the original Lancer Evolution of October 1992. 200 units of the Evolution IX MR FQ-360 are now available from Mitsubishi Ralliart dealers, priced from £34,539. Just one version of the new Evolution IX MR ('Mitsubishi Racing') will be available, powered by a 366bhp version of Mitsubishi's 2.0-litre turbo engine.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has unveiled the final edition of the current generation Lancer Evolution supercar.
Enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that the rally-bred Recaro seats and exquisite Momo steering wheel remain present and correct. Automatic headlights and privacy glass are introduced for the first time, the seats have been redesigned with 'IX MR' motifs, the dashboard panel is now finished in 'Piano Black' and there are 'Lancer EVOLUTION' aluminium scuff protectors on the door frames. The changes inside are equally subtle. The Yokohama ADVAN AO46 235/45 ZR17 tyres are carried over unchanged, while the Brembo braking system ensures that the Evolution IX MR has the stop to match its go.
The 11-spoke Speedline Turini alloy wheels are also new and mimic those fitted to Mitsubishi's tarmac spec rally car. A rear carbon fibre vortex generator comes fitted as standard. A new carbon fibre front lip spoiler has been developed to provide additional downforce and improve high speed stability. The aesthetic changes are modest and functional. Mitsubishi's electronically-controlled four-wheel drive system (4WD) is carried over unchanged.
The latter has also been improved to provide a greater distribution of power between the rear wheels, increasing traction, especially on loose surfaces. These new springs lower the ride height by 10mm at the front and 5mm at the rear, which enhances the car's high speed stability and allows the Super Active Yaw Control (Super AYC) system to function more effectively. Eibach springs have been introduced to complement the Bilstein shock absorbers. The engine upgrades are accompanied by subtle but effective changes to the 'Evo's' MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension.
By comparison, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, which costs almost twice as much, takes 0.9 seconds longer to reach 60mph from rest. This is a practical, five-seater saloon car that can sprint from 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 157mph. The Lancer Evolution FQ-360's performance underlines its reputation as the most affordable supercar on the road. Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing technology further enhances the engine's efficiency, combining improved response with a 3% reduction in fuel consumption. An HKS tuning kit delivers 366bhp at 6887rpm and 363lb ft (492Nm) of torque at 3200rpm.
When the cars arrive in the UK, further engine development work is carried out by Mitsubishi Motors UK's tuning division, Ralliart, and the independent specialists, HKS. The introduction of titanium aluminium alloy turbo fins and reduction in the compressor wheel inlet diameter have improved the engine's response throughout the rev range. True to Mitsubishi's philosophy of providing "overall driving quality", the engineers in Japan have made subtle modifications to the turbocharger. Subtle changes to the specification of the 1997cc 4-cylinder 4G63 twin scroll turbo engine have created a car that delivers an even higher level of performance. This final incarnation of the current model marks the culmination of 14 years of continuous development and marks a fitting finale for the everyday supercar.
Since then, success on the rally stage has been accompanied by a continuous evolution of the road car. The Lancer Evolution IX MR is the final version of a car that can trace its roots back to the original Lancer Evolution of October 1992. 200 units of the Evolution IX MR FQ-360 are now available from Mitsubishi Ralliart dealers, priced from £34,539. Just one version of the new Evolution IX MR ('Mitsubishi Racing') will be available, powered by a 366bhp version of Mitsubishi's 2.0-litre turbo engine.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has unveiled the final edition of the current generation Lancer Evolution supercar.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (2011)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (2011)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (2011)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (2011)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (2011)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Interior
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Engine
