Evo 8.5 rumor
Jun 2, 2003, 08:05 PM
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Re: EVO 8.5
Originally posted by Mits Man
Doubt it. Keep in mind that 300/300 may also transilate into well OVER $30,000 which is one thing Mitsu definately does not want to do. If what I have seen so far in the market place is any example, they would be better off finding a way to cut the price to 24-26K and get rid of anything possible that may save expense for a special, striped down model. ie Recaro Seats, All Wheel Drive, etc... They ultimately need to make this vehicle affordable to the masses and right now, it really is not. This is Mitsubishi's main concern, is America ready to spend over 30K for a 4 door, Rally Bred and extremely aggresively tuned vehicle. Being a Mitsubishi Dealer, if I hear of anything, I will be sure to let you guys know as soon as soon as I can.
Doubt it. Keep in mind that 300/300 may also transilate into well OVER $30,000 which is one thing Mitsu definately does not want to do. If what I have seen so far in the market place is any example, they would be better off finding a way to cut the price to 24-26K and get rid of anything possible that may save expense for a special, striped down model. ie Recaro Seats, All Wheel Drive, etc... They ultimately need to make this vehicle affordable to the masses and right now, it really is not. This is Mitsubishi's main concern, is America ready to spend over 30K for a 4 door, Rally Bred and extremely aggresively tuned vehicle. Being a Mitsubishi Dealer, if I hear of anything, I will be sure to let you guys know as soon as soon as I can.
It's a niche car, for the volume their making there are enough people in America who WILL pay $30k for a four door Rally bred car (that out handles, out brakes, and nearly out accelerates SVT's precious blown Cobra for more money). If you take away the Recaro's, the Momo, the Enkei's, the Brembo's or even the AWD - you're taking away the desireable aspects the market segment this niche vehicle is attracted to.
already makes the car you're looking for in the price range you describe - the Eclipse GT with the 205hp engine.Mitsu's only concern with the Evo is bringing a sporty image back to their nameplate - they'll make their bread and butter money off their mainstream product line, and get bragging rights with the Evo's performance.
Jun 2, 2003, 08:21 PM
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Originally posted by AiRicLy
Maybe they can call the Evo 8.5, Evo 8 AME for Alister McRae edition
Maybe they can call the Evo 8.5, Evo 8 AME for Alister McRae edition
Or maybe they'll make the FDE, Francois Delecour Edition, and it'll come with your own french co-driver that you can scream at when you make a mistake and toss your car off the road.
I hope
gets some better drivers for their return to WRC next year. Maybe Burns will come over.
Jun 2, 2003, 08:51 PM
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They need alot more than image right now
The Eclipse GT is a touring vehicle and nowhere near as sporty as the original Diamond Star derived turbo GST's or GSX's. I agree the EVO is about image...but beilieve me, Mitsu needs alot more than image right now. They need sales and in a BIG WAY and an Image/Niche car isn't gonna do it. Would I want a stripped down EVO, not a chance... but would 50% of the Kids who come in here and can't afford an EVO settle for a front wheel drive version, still turbo charged with around 210 hp or so, absolutely. The same reason the GST's out sold the GSX's around 10-15 to 1.
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If that is what Mitsu wants then they should just turbo the Ralli art Lancer. I understand they need more sales, but watering down the EVO would not be the way to go.
Jun 2, 2003, 09:14 PM
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Re: EVO 8.5
Originally posted by Mits Man
Doubt it. Keep in mind that 300/300 may also transilate into well OVER $30,000 which is one thing Mitsu definately does not want to do. If what I have seen so far in the market place is any example, they would be better off finding a way to cut the price to 24-26K and get rid of anything possible that may save expense for a special, striped down model. ie Recaro Seats, All Wheel Drive, etc... They ultimately need to make this vehicle affordable to the masses and right now, it really is not. This is Mitsubishi's main concern, is America ready to spend over 30K for a 4 door, Rally Bred and extremely aggresively tuned vehicle. Being a Mitsubishi Dealer, if I hear of anything, I will be sure to let you guys know as soon as soon as I can.
Doubt it. Keep in mind that 300/300 may also transilate into well OVER $30,000 which is one thing Mitsu definately does not want to do. If what I have seen so far in the market place is any example, they would be better off finding a way to cut the price to 24-26K and get rid of anything possible that may save expense for a special, striped down model. ie Recaro Seats, All Wheel Drive, etc... They ultimately need to make this vehicle affordable to the masses and right now, it really is not. This is Mitsubishi's main concern, is America ready to spend over 30K for a 4 door, Rally Bred and extremely aggresively tuned vehicle. Being a Mitsubishi Dealer, if I hear of anything, I will be sure to let you guys know as soon as soon as I can.
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The EVO VII GT-A is not the EVO 7.5 as many of you think...
Its actually the Automatic version of the EVO VII, with smaller spoiler, less horsepower (250 I believe), and comes with the ACD, but not the AYC....
It still goes around the track alright, but it has a lot of understeers....
I don't think that sold very well though, although I have seen a couple of them around before in Hong Kong and Japan - imagine driving an automatic with a big **** front mounted cooler on the front!!
Its actually the Automatic version of the EVO VII, with smaller spoiler, less horsepower (250 I believe), and comes with the ACD, but not the AYC....
It still goes around the track alright, but it has a lot of understeers....
I don't think that sold very well though, although I have seen a couple of them around before in Hong Kong and Japan - imagine driving an automatic with a big **** front mounted cooler on the front!!
