Tokyo, October 1, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces today that it will launch the Lancer Evolution X high-performance 4WD sedan, newest of the company's legendary vehicles, on October 1 at dealerships throughout Japan. Featuring a new platform, engine, and exterior and interior designs, the totally redesigned 2.0-liter model will carry a tax-inclusive price tag ranging from 2,997,750 to 3,750,600. Models fitted with the Twin Clutch SST transmission are due to be launched towards the end of November.
The legendary 4G63 engine has been phased out to give way for the all new 4B11-type 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC MIVEC unit, churning a higher torque at 422 Nm (43.0 kg-m)/3500 rpm as well as better response than its predecessor. The 4B11 is also 12 kg lighter thanks to the die-cast aluminium block.
The GSR is available with the new Twin Clutch SST 6-speed automated manual transmission that eliminates the need for a clutch pedal and provides slick, smooth shifting. Twin Clutch SST puts odd (1st, 3rd, 5th) and even (2nd, 4th and 6th) gears on separate input shafts each with its own clutch and, through tight cooperative control with the engine, switches between these clutches to realize seamless and lightning-fast shifting for feel-good acceleration.
Other spec includes:
titanium-aluminum alloy turbine wheel and aluminum alloy compressor wheel
aluminum roof panel, front fenders and the rear spoiler frame structure.
rearward facing exhaust manifold layout has, as well as improving exhaust efficiency, allowed the engine to be mounted lower, lowering the center of gravity
S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control), to exert high-precision control on drive torque and brake force at each wheel to enhance cornering and stability under all conditions.
18" Enkei or BBS lightweight alloy with 245/40 R18 rubber all around.
Bilstein single tube shock absorbers and Eibach coil springs
Rockford Fosgate premium sound system
More info and pics at Nihon Car
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