rebelzx

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Got this off the MLR website. Looks like a WRX killer for the UK.

MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VIII RANGE EXPANDED FOR 2004

New Lancer Evolution VIII MR to be launched in the UK in April 2004 £23,999 entry-level Evolution VIII to join the range in April 2004

Mitsubishi Motors is pleased to announce that it will launch the new Lancer Evolution VIII MR in April next year with pricing starting at £27,999 for the standard 280 model. Mitsubishi Motors UK will, of course, offer FQ-300 and FQ-330 models for those customers who still want that little bit extra under the bonnet.

This isn’t the only Evolution news. Joining the range in April will also be a new Evolution VIII, available for just £23,999 on the road. Called the Lancer Evolution VIII 260, this model will really take the fight to Subaru’s doorstep and is expected to help double Evolution sales during 2004.

Mitsubishi Evolution VIII Line-Up (on-sale from April 2004)

Evolution VIII 260 £23,999
Evolution VIII MR 280 £27,999
Evolution VIII MR FQ-300 £29,999
Evolution VIII MR FQ-330 TBA

LANCER EVOLUTION VIII 260
As with the MR, the Evolution VIII 260 makes use of Mitsubishi’s world-renowned 2-litre in-line 4-cylinder 16 valve DOHC turbocharged intercooled engine. For this model, the engine is mated to a 5-speed close-ratio manual gearbox and has been tuned to develop 263 bhp @ 6500 rpm, produce 262 lb.ft. of torque @ 3500rpm and has a top speed of 152mph.

The Evolution VIII 260 comes packed with equipment including Mitsubishi’s Super AYC, ABS and EBD, Recaro bucket front seats, 6-spoke 17” alloy wheels and optimised suspension. In fact, apart from the performance, the only exterior ‘visual’ difference between the current Evolution VIII and the new 260 will be the smaller rear spoiler. Priced at £23,999, the Evolution VIII 260 is expected to attract a raft of new customers who are looking for world-class performance in a vehicle under the £25K price threshold.

LDB

We need that option over here as well.

en1gma19

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the fq260 would be competition for the wrx but also the srt-4, expecially with that price. I wish we had all those choices in the 'good ol US'

sir lurks alot

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How can there be such a demand for EVO's in the UK when it is such a small island. You think there would be at least as much incentive to bring all the different models to the U.S.

ewoevo

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You do realize the prices are in pounds not dollars. We're talking about starting at over $38,000 for the 260. Not exactly srt-4 price range.

UFO

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And you do realise that car prices in the UK are far more than they are here in the US. The base Evo (similar to what we get but with ACD/SAYC) is 27,000 Pounds Sterling, which equates to about $49,000 right now. Now, the ACD & SAYC don't add $20,000 to the price of the car. The Brits pay an horrendous amount of tax on new cars.

Celm

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i posted this like a week ago.and some moderator deleted the post

pjal84

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...106#post674106

Actually it was merged to the pre-existing MR thread that's in the link thread at the top of Evo General.