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09-28-2005, 07:39 PM
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EVO X .. not the sport-back.. check this out..
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09-28-2005, 07:56 PM
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The Full Flavor of Lancer Evolution's Spartan Road Machine Image
Mitsubishi will be showing a number of concept cars at the upcoming 39th Tokyo Motor Show. One of them will be the Mitsubishi Concept-X, a concept car with styling that they say will raise the bar on performance car looks. It also hints on the styling cues for the Lancer Evolution X.
With an exterior that carries over the full flavor of Lancer Evolution's spartan road machine image and a high quality interior with a functional layout that encourages the driver to concentrate solely on operating his machine, Mitsubishi Concept-X points to way a new-age Evolution design that is as handsome and purposeful as it is functional.
In the mechanical components department, Mitsubishi Concept-X mates a turbocharged aluminum cylinder block MIVEC engine to a high-performance 6-speed auto-manual transmission. Extensive use is made of aluminum in the roof, engine hood and other body panels. Chassis performance has been substantially improved with the introduction of Mitsubishi's latest 4WD-based Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system. The incarnation of driving pleasure, this highly advanced technical specification makes Mitsubishi Concept-X a showcase on wheels for Mitsubishi Motors' quintessential road performance technology.
Design
The team has crafted a form with lines that are purposeful and handsome; a form that symbolizes the New Mitsubishi Motors Design while retaining the spartan performance image that defines the Lancer Evolution series.
Distinguished by its eye-catching oversized grille, the front visage borrows design cues from a jet fighter to hint broadly at the huge quantities of air it draws in and at the car's road-hugging stability. The brand-identifying 3-diamond logo on the leading edge of the engine hood is another distinguishing element of the new-age Evolution design.
The simple and functional layout of the cockpit is put together in a design that encourages the driver to concentrate fully on operating his machine. The design team has spared no effort in developing coloring and lighting that engender a keener competition look to the interior. The black keynote interior color uses silver counterpoints to impart the material look of aluminum and create a more dynamic and athletic looking interior space.
Powertrain
Mitsubishi Concept-X is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC intercooler-turbocharged engine that delivers instant response at all engine speeds with flat torque that keeps pulling up to the red line. Mitsubishi Concept-X uses a clutchless 6-speed auto-manual transmission that realizes slicker shifting and higher transmission efficiency than a regular manual gearbox. Paddle shifters mounted on the steering column allow the driver to concentrate on his steering better and enable drivers of all abilities to experience the satisfying pleasure of sport driving.
Body and Chassis
The ring-structure frame design realizes a significant increase in body stiffness, while the use of aluminum in the engine hood, trunk lid, fenders, roof and front and rear door panels reduces weight. Reducing weight in the roof and upper parts of the body lowers the center of gravity, while weight reduction in the doors, engine hood, trunk and other peripheral elements reduces the moment of inertia for better steerability. Weight reduction, lowering the center of gravity and reducing the moment of inertia all contribute to better motive performance and better handling.
The suspension features a MacPherson strut at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear. Working in concert with Mitsubishi Motors' "Roll Control Suspension" technology, this design delivers very high levels of ride and road holding.
On-board Multi-Media System
The On-Board Multi-Media System complements the interior design in the way it encourages a dialogue between driver and machine. The high-definition LCD monitor provides a real-time display of vehicle and S-AWC operating status while also displaying on-board navigation system maps and DVD audio controls. Rear seat passengers have their own LCD displays at the back of the front seats that allow them to share with the driver driving-related information and to share the fun-to-drive experience.
Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
Mitsubishi Concept-X showcases Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control technology. A further step up the evolutionary ladder of Mitsubishi Motors four-wheel drive traction and handling technology well proven in the Lancer Evolution and other series, S-AWC realizes cutting-edge levels of vehicle dynamics control. Based on Mitsubishi's full-time 4WD system, as used in Lancer Evolution, that is built around ACD*3 and Super AYC*4 component technologies, S-AWC adds Active Brake Control, Active Steering System and Roll Control Suspension technologies to realize a fully integrated system.
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09-28-2005, 09:38 PM
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wait did they skip IX or something? evo VIII to X?
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09-29-2005, 01:03 AM
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there will probably be an evo9 before the 10 gets released.. thats my guess.. but it will probably be the same platform..
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09-29-2005, 10:07 AM
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i reckon the front of that looks awesome, i love the headlights. but im not a fan of the hood or rear.
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09-29-2005, 04:58 PM
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rear looks like a mazda
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09-29-2005, 09:13 PM
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evo 9 is comin out in '06. at least in japan and europe it is.
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09-30-2005, 09:59 AM
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i think its beautiful.. im gonna get one!
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10-01-2005, 01:06 AM
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i did myself a lil chop of it.. the bumper.. i de-plastic'd it..
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10-01-2005, 05:09 AM
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looks a bit better than the 2006 Subaru WRX sti 
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10-02-2005, 09:30 PM
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Nice.....
But the rear has way too much RX8 influence in it.
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10-03-2005, 09:22 PM
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lol.. i'm sorry, but i dont see it:
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10-03-2005, 09:44 PM
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Cmon now, making me do all this work. You gotta look at the bumpers, not the tailights.
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10-04-2005, 03:37 AM
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umm... dual exhaust... is about all i see there.. and black plastic
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10-08-2005, 02:54 PM
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the evo ix is already a done deal when it comes to design...its the evo 8 with different bumpers and a little more power (my next car lol) Its suppose to come out late November here in the states.
Now, with this evo x...
I guess its ok...it doesnt resemble an evo though...it doesnt jump out and say EVO *****! it looks like a shrunken vesion of a galant concept or something. I doubt that this is what its gonna look like anyway.....
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10-19-2005, 11:17 AM
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This is my first post...I thought I'd drop in and let you know that suprachopper1128 is right. The Evo IX should be released here in the US shortly if not now. Here is a article I found about it. EVO IX
There are a lot more articles out now about the Evo IX.
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10-20-2005, 07:29 AM
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The Evo 9 is currently for sale. I can go to Mistu Austin and buy one today and bring it home. It's pretty much the exact same as the Evo 8, except it has a new front bumper. [Aesthetically Speaking]
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10-24-2005, 06:58 PM
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i was bored & did this, 5 min chop.. but my evo in action.. lol [edit-- i know it sucks]
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10-26-2005, 04:25 AM
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umm the evo 9 is out already early this year lol...oh and evos stopped shoutin EVO afer the 6  (5 is my fav) and Prototype u do realise the evo 9's back bumper si similar to that already so there is no resemblance with teh rx8 at all
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Last edited by white_lancer; 10-26-2005 at 04:29 AM.
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10-26-2005, 06:29 AM
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that chop reminds me of a mustang lol!
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