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Information about the Mitsubishi EVOVIII
Mitsubishi Motors UK has taken the
wraps off the fastest saloon car ever produced by a major manufacturer. Built to
celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Mitsubishi’s entry into the UK market,
the new Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 will be built in a limited edition run of
just 100 cars, and is available to order now priced £46,999 (approx. $90,000).
The car was the brainchild of Mitsubishi Motors UK’s Sales & Marketing Director,
Lance Bradley. "The new Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 is the ultimate
expression of who and what we are as a brand. This is a versatile four-door
saloon that can out accelerate supercars costing almost ten times as much."
The new model is based on the Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ320 and was developed
in the UK by Mitsubishi Motors UK’s motor sports department, in association with
tuning specialists Rampage, Owen Developments and Flow Race Engines. Together,
they modified the Lancer’s legendary 2.0-litre turbocharged engine so that it
now produces a mighty 405 bhp and 355 lb-ft of torque.
This is enough to propel the FQ400 from 0-60 mph in an incredible 3.5 seconds
and on to a top speed in excess of 175 mph. It is a performance that even some
of the world’s most exotic supercars struggle to match. The £330,000 Porsche
Carrera GT, for example, requires 3.9 seconds to sprint from 0-62 mph, while the
ultra-exclusive Pagani Zonda needs 3.7 seconds. The BMW M3 – hitherto the
benchmark ‘everyday supercar’ – takes 5.3 seconds to achieve the same feat.
The key to the MR FQ400’s performance lies not just in its engine, but also in
its sophisticated chassis. Like every car in the Evolution VIII MR (Mitsubishi
Racing) range, the FQ400 benefits from Mitsubishi’s electronically-controlled
four-wheel drive system (4WD) and a Bilstein suspension system honed at the
legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife racetrack. The introduction of a new braking
system on the FQ400 also ensures that it has the ‘stop’ to match its ‘go’.
Subtle aesthetic enhancements differentiate the FQ400 from the rest of the MR
range and improve its high-speed stability. Ralliart aero mirrors, a carbon
fibre front lip spoiler and a ‘sharks tooth’ rear vortex generator, are as
functional as they are attractive. And it further benefits from gloss black
lightweight Team Dynamics alloy wheels and red ‘FQ400’ badging.
Inside, the sporting, focussed theme continues with a Momo steering wheel and
Recaro bucket seats. The fascia has carbon fibre detailing and there’s a
discreet plaque next to the gearstick, which reveals the car’s production
number. The ambience is purposeful but the FQ400 is no stripped out road racer.
Electric windows and mirrors and climate control are all fitted as standard,
highlighting the Lancer’s appeal as the world’s most practical and versatile
supercar.
As befits its status as an official Mitsubishi Motors UK product, the
FQ400 has undergone extensive reliability testing and is supplied with a three
years/36,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty. This exciting flagship can be ordered
now from approved Mitsubishi Ralliart dealers in the UK.
Evolution VIII MR FQ400 parts list:
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Custom built
Garrett GT Dual Ball bearing Turbocharger
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Owen
Developments custom manufactured cast Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold and
Exhaust Elbow
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Omega Forged
Pistons
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HKS Forged Con
Rods
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HKS 680cc
Injectors
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Zytec ITP116
High Pressure Fuel Pump
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HKS 1.6 mm Steel Head Gasket
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Motec M800 OEM
ECU
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HKS Iridium
Spark Plugs
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Jan Speed High
Flow Sports Cat
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Alcon
competition derived 240 mm high clamp mode, heavy duty clutch complete with
Cera-metallic 6 paddle sprung centred drive plate
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HKS High
Strength Head and Big End Bolts
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Alcon Mono6
Brake Kit incorporating Monobloc 6 pot road caliper with 343 mm curved vein
Disc on a Aluminium mounting bell assembly with Ferodo DS2500 brake pads
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Ralliart Aero
Mirrors
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Carbon Fibre
Front Lip Spoiler
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Carbon Fibre
"Sharks Tooth" Rear Vortex Generator
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PIAA High
Performance Light and Wiper Upgrade
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Gloss Black Team Dynamics Lightweight Alloy Wheels
Information and Pricing
| Hp/Kw |
Torque |
0 to 100km |
Engine Type |
Price |
| 405.0 kw / 302.0 bhp |
481nm |
3.5 sec |
Inline-4, Turbocharged |
$ 90,000.00 |
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