I'll be very disappointed if the car does not have a better power to weight ratio then the IX. The STI will have 320 so the X has to be up there

 

I really don't know where they get their info that it's only .2 sec slower and their saying a 5.0 0-60....the last time I checked my IX will do 0-60 in 4.4....so thats pretty much a difference of a half of a second (give or take a few tenths)...like I've said before I love good handling, but it's gotta GOOOOO too, and plus i was hoping for AT LEAST a 4.0 0-60 time and maybe a 12.5 1/4

 

oops

 

if the production USDM Evo X can consistently get to 60 from a standstill in 4.5 seconds or less and get thru the 1/4 mile in 13.0 seconds or less then i'm going to be trading up.

 

lets hope that its underrated like the 9 was... for mitsu's sake

 

i wish they would put a 2.2L to make up power for the increase in weight

 

YOU CAN ALWAYS USE THE 2.4L BLOCK FROM THE SRT-4 CALIBER. THEY DO SHARE THE SAME BLOCK

 

2.2 would be nice, but why mitsu would worry about to provide a better machine if the sales are enough?
Mitsu is playing with fire. Look at the other automakers and you will see a huge step in the HP numbers, like:
M3 from 333hp to 415hp
330i from 260hp to 335i 310hp(340real)
F360 from 400hp to 493hp
M5 from 400hp to 500hp
911turbo from 415hp to 495hp
Nissan Skyline to 450hp, I think that 350Z is improving hp too.
Cayenne from 450 to 500
Corvette from 350 to 400 to 436 (base model) and more hot z06 510hp and Blue devil to 650hp
Viper from 500hp to 600hp
RS6 from 450hp to 567hp
EVO X from 286hp to 295hp 0.2 seconds slower. ? ? ? WTF????????

I agree with: let's wait for the final tests, but I'm not happy with the tests posted.

 

it may not bolt up the DSG trans. The ECU might be different since it needs to revmatch for downshift/upshift, launch control! injectors are different, MIVEC controls, and let's not forget traction control is integrated with EBD +ABS+AYC. S-AWC is all CAN controlled and fuctions as one unit! this conversion is almost impossible

 

This is the best review I have seen yet, more information than the others. Here are some highlights:

"The added structure, combined with the 1.0-inch-longer wheelbase and 1.2-inch-wider track, results in a far more composed ride—no more “tin can on wheels” feel."

"Despite all the added size, structure and systems, the new Evo MR with the six-speed TC-SST is just 100 pounds heavier (including 11 pounds of sound deadener) than the 2006 Evolution IX MR. The infinitely more tunable GSR with the five-speed manual is just 59 pounds heavier."

"Output grows by only 9 hp and 11 lb-ft of torque, but a more responsive turbo and a flatter torque curve make the engine feel stronger than ever."

"Mitsubishi is still calling it an Evolution, but it’s a much bigger leap this time around."

 

even..
civic SI 160 - 210
v6 Accord 240 - 278
350z 265 - 300
GTO 350 - 400
eclipse 210 - 263
mustang 265 - 300
cobra 390 - 500

etc etc etc...

the bottom line is that Mitsu answered our complaints about the cheapo interior and to keep price in perspective, they cut corners elsewhere... the biggest dissapointment from the 8 to the 9 was the LACK OF CHANGE! it's the same damn car besides 2 holes in the front bumper and Mivec.. we complained about that, so Mitsu changed the entire plan and now, with an entire new car, we still *****...

until Top Gear says the X is junk/awesome (and i haven't test driven it) i'll continue to remain neutral....

 

IT MAY WORK IF YOU JUST USE THE BOTTOM END OF THE CALIBER USE THE SAME EVO HEAD NO NEED TO CHANGE ECU. THEY DO IT ALL THE TIME WITH HONDA'S

 

The IX engine was a huge gain compared to the 8....look at how well it takes to mods. But I still prefer the look of the 8>IX (front bumperwise)

 

I'll take the X's interior (and those spidery BBS's, powdercoated GG), but that's about it.

IMO, if you're going to 'upgrade' to the X, the car would probably be better off left stock, not even a turbo timer or anything else that could be used as a dealership scapegoat to deny a claim.

And it'd probably be best if it was driven by mum on her way to Starbucks. There really isn't an aggressive line to that car anymore than there is on an Altima coupe.

 

For year's Porsche nuts felt the 1971 S was the best ever....Needless to say although the '71 S was a great car, I would have to say a number have come and gone that are better....Many folks fear change....