Real-life practical supercar
Oct 27, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Real-life practical supercar
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New Models: Mitsubishi releases 405bhp anniversary Evo
27 Oct 04 16:38
Evo VIII MR FQ-400 Gallery
Just as you thought it couldn't get any quicker, the Mitsubishi Evolution VIII is now available with a 405bhp output. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mitsubishi's entry into the UK car market, the special edition Evo VIII MR FQ-400 is available now to order at a price of £46,999. Just 100 will be made. Developed from the MR FQ-320 by Mitsubishi Racing in partnership with tuners Rampage, Owen Developments and Flow Race Engines, the 2.0-litre turbocharged unit has been tweaked for 355lb ft of torque and 0-60mph acceleration in - wait for it - 3.5 seconds. Top speed is limited to 175mph. Yes, it's faster 0-60 than a BMW M3, and even a Porsche Carrera GT or Pagani Zonda.
0-60mph in 3.5 seconds
The extensive modifications include the addition of a custom Garrett turbocharger, an Owen custom-cast stainless steel exhaust manifold, Omega forged pistons, HKS forged con rods, HKS 680cc injectors, a Zytec high-pressure fuel pump, HKS steel head gasket, Motec M800 ECU, HKS iridium spark plugs, a JanSpeed high-flow catalyst, Alcon race-spec heavy-duty clutch, HKS head and big end bolts, and Alcon brake kit with 343mm discs. Distinguishing itself from lesser Evos, the FQ-400 also gains a carbonfibre front lip spoiler, a carbonfibre 'sharks tooth' rear vortex generator (air diffuser), gloss black lightweight alloy wheels and Ralliart mirrors. Inside, it has a Momo steering wheel and Recaro bucket seats, plus a plate next to the gearstick giving the car's production number. There's also all the usual Evo kit - climate control, electric windows - to underline its reputation as a real-life practical supercar.
Mitsubishi points out that this model has undergone extensive reliability testing, and unlike 'chipped' Evos offered by independents, comes with a full three-year/36,000-mile Mitsubishi warranty.
New Models: Mitsubishi releases 405bhp anniversary Evo
27 Oct 04 16:38
Evo VIII MR FQ-400 Gallery
Just as you thought it couldn't get any quicker, the Mitsubishi Evolution VIII is now available with a 405bhp output. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mitsubishi's entry into the UK car market, the special edition Evo VIII MR FQ-400 is available now to order at a price of £46,999. Just 100 will be made. Developed from the MR FQ-320 by Mitsubishi Racing in partnership with tuners Rampage, Owen Developments and Flow Race Engines, the 2.0-litre turbocharged unit has been tweaked for 355lb ft of torque and 0-60mph acceleration in - wait for it - 3.5 seconds. Top speed is limited to 175mph. Yes, it's faster 0-60 than a BMW M3, and even a Porsche Carrera GT or Pagani Zonda.
0-60mph in 3.5 seconds
The extensive modifications include the addition of a custom Garrett turbocharger, an Owen custom-cast stainless steel exhaust manifold, Omega forged pistons, HKS forged con rods, HKS 680cc injectors, a Zytec high-pressure fuel pump, HKS steel head gasket, Motec M800 ECU, HKS iridium spark plugs, a JanSpeed high-flow catalyst, Alcon race-spec heavy-duty clutch, HKS head and big end bolts, and Alcon brake kit with 343mm discs. Distinguishing itself from lesser Evos, the FQ-400 also gains a carbonfibre front lip spoiler, a carbonfibre 'sharks tooth' rear vortex generator (air diffuser), gloss black lightweight alloy wheels and Ralliart mirrors. Inside, it has a Momo steering wheel and Recaro bucket seats, plus a plate next to the gearstick giving the car's production number. There's also all the usual Evo kit - climate control, electric windows - to underline its reputation as a real-life practical supercar.
Mitsubishi points out that this model has undergone extensive reliability testing, and unlike 'chipped' Evos offered by independents, comes with a full three-year/36,000-mile Mitsubishi warranty.
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Oct 31, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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This car is no faster or capable than several US tuner cars that are available to us for consideraly less money right now. The Vishnu Red car is as fast as this one, and does not handle nearly as well.
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Oct 31, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by hagakure
This car is no faster or capable than several US tuner cars that are available to us for consideraly less money right now. The Vishnu Red car is as fast as this one, and does not handle nearly as well.
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Shiv
Oct 31, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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Shiv,
That was a Dyslexic moment on my part. I mean't to say that the FQ-400 does not handle as well as the Vishnu car, which is obvious...sorry for the confusion!!
Percy Howard
That was a Dyslexic moment on my part. I mean't to say that the FQ-400 does not handle as well as the Vishnu car, which is obvious...sorry for the confusion!!
Percy Howard
Oct 31, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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both the FQ-400 and the red vishnu evo are both expensive, but don't tell me u are even comparing the vishnu evo with the FQ-400. first of all if it was possible to get the FQ-400 here in the US it would come with the 3year manufacturers warranty, secondly, the vishnu's evo does not appear streetable( atleast not in states that has snow or do not have perfect roads), finally, from what i've read the vishnu's evo does not look so reliable and did not run consistently. so tell me since we're all evo lovers here, which car would u guys dream about? sorry vishnu u were the unfortunate tuner to be compared to the FQ-400. i guess you can choose to take it as a compliment.