teklord310 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/inter/NEWS/0210-03/0271.htmlTokyo, January 2, 2003-Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), in collaboration with its U.S. affiliate Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc., today announced it will give the new Lancer Evolution VIII (U.S. market model) its first public showing at the Los Angeles Auto Show which runs from January 2 (January 4 for general public) through 12 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.The Lancer Evolution series has evolved over the years as a result of competing in the World Rally Championship and other leading motorsport events worldwide and has attracted a wide following of enthusiast drivers. The production model is currently in its 7th edition in Japan and has been shipped in limited numbers to other world markets by Ralliart (MMC's motorsport affiliate) as a base model for use in competition.Lancer Evolution VIII marks the introduction of the series in the U.S. market where there has been considerable interest in the series for several years. MMC plans to phase Lancer Evo-lution into its model lineup in other world markets in the near future.Having commenced shipments of Lancer Evolution VIII to the United States, MMC decided to give the model its world debut at the Los Angeles Show ahead of its unveiling on the Japanese domestic market, scheduled for early 2003.The U.S. market specification Lancer Evolution VIII derives from the Japanese market Lancer Evolution VII GSR. While sharing major parts and components with the upcoming Japanese market Evolution VIII, the U.S. model has been developed exclusively for the U.S. to meet crashworthiness and emissions requirements, user needs and preferences, and road and traffic conditions in that market. With a price tag of under US$30,000, Lancer Evolution VIII offers unmatched driving pleasure.Lancer Evolution VIII (U.S. model)ExteriorDetail improvements for Evolution VIII over Evolution VII include: reduced air resistance; reduced, and optimized balance between, lift characteristics front and rear; improved engine cooling. The front bumper with integral grille marks the new MMC design identity with a raised triangular base in the center of the grille that is embellished with a chrome silver 3-diamond logo. The bumper also improves intercooler performance with a larger air intake opening on its underside. While conforming to and meeting 2.5 mph impact and other U.S. market regulations and requirements, Evolution VIII is just 80mm longer than VII. The air outlets in the aluminum engine hood are larger with shape and location optimized to give better radiator cooling performance and to reduce front lift. The engine undercover features an optimized shape that reduces drag while generating greater downforce and also improves cooling of the drivetrain. The rear spoiler uses carbon fiber reinforced plastic for both horizontal and vertical wings, a world-first on a production 4-door sedan, to reduce weight. The wing section design has been optimized to generate greater downforce without increasing drag. InteriorEvolution VIII uses an off-black color scheme and the strategic placement of dark titanium-finish panels to create a functional and sporty interior space. The sports instrument panel locates the tachometer in the center and features a full-scale speedometer that reads up to 170mph. Leather trim with black-stitching are used on the 3-spoke MOMOR steering wheel, shift knob, shift lever boot and parking brake grip. Evolution VIII is fitted with RecaroR front bucket seats developed exclusively for the U.S. market. PowertrainEvolution VIII is powered by Mitsubishi's 4G63-type 2.0-liter in-line 4-cylinder DOHC intercooler-turbocharged engine which conforms to Californian LEV1-LEV emission regulations and has been specially tuned for gasoline octane numbers used in the U.S. Reduced weight and increased strength throughout the powertrain together with improved engine cooling performance result in outstanding dynamic performance, enabling Evolution VIII to boast maxima of 271 hp (275 ps) / 6500 rpm and 273 lb-ft (37.7 kgf-m) / 3500 rpm. Mated to the powerplant, MMC's proven 5-speed manual transmission features detail improvements to realize slicker and smoother shifting. The fuel tank has been redesigned to conform with U.S. regulations and capacity has been increased by 5 liters over Evolution VII to 53 liters. To meet the higher driving speeds common in the United States, the engine uses high performance synthetic oil instead of petroleum oil. All-wheel drive & brakesEvolution VIII combines Mitsubishi's full time 4WD system, which uses a viscous limited slip differential in its center differential, with a mechanical LSD on the rear axle to give excellent traction and control for outstanding driving pleasure over all surfaces. The new model is fitted with Brembo brakes, as used in the series since Evolution V. 17-inch ventilated discs with 4-piston calipers at the front and 16-inch ventilated discs with 2-piston calipers at the rear deliver positive and reassuring stopping power. Employing a steering angle sensor to detect steering input, the Sports ABS computer regulates braking force at each wheel independently for consistent and predictable braking and control when driving on the edge. EBD optimizes braking force distribution between front and rear wheels to deliver very stable and consistent stopping performance. Body, suspension, tiresTo improve handling characteristics and ride quality, body and suspension stiffness have been uprated through the strategic placement of reinforcements that minimize weight increase. Reinforcements have also been added to conform with U.S. crash regulations. Suspension is by McPherson strut at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear. Optimized damping characteristics combine synergistically with the stiffer body to improve handling stability at the limit, while enhancing the driving experience and the ride quality at all speeds. Aluminum alloy road wheels are shod with 235/45ZR Advan A046 hi-grip tires developed specially for the U.S. market. US market sales outlineLaunch date: To be phased in from early 2003 Price: Under US$30,000 Hear that JOEg?? We can rip parts off your imposter eclipse and use them in here!! I'm soooo glad they decided to keep the FMIC. Now the question is how much.. They say under $30k... but i hear there are options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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teklord310 Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 Originally posted by vixenfoxxy WOW!!You are gonna get SLAPPED next time I see you!! :eek: If you know anything about imports PERIOD you know what the Evo series is about. "Rice Inside" ?? How so?? Really please do tell? Yes they did redesign it, perhaps it may look a little ricey to some. Looks bad ass in my book. I'm more of a performance oriented driver than looks and body kits and all that stuff. But anyway... I made my point, i'm done here. When you get your little Spider i'll be doing 4WD burnouts around ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixenfoxxy Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Looks ricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 yummm yummmm gimme some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!actually i don't want one, i don't like how they look, i'm just going to swap half the parts in my dsm out for evo parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddog4063 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 how many airdams are they gonna slap onto the front of that shitbox?just under 30k probably means $29,999.99, sorry but i'd rather save my pennies another two months or so and get a real car like the new Mustang Cobra.Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixenfoxxy Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Originally posted by joeg actually i don't want one, i don't like how they look I just realized that if you take all the crud off the front & back it really looks exactly like a honda accord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Originally posted by vixenfoxxy I just realized that if you take all the crud off the front & back it really looks exactly like a honda accord. i think its actually a mirage/galant or something... i hate 4door cars.... but it is a really nice car if you can get past the appearance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppanils Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Originally posted by teklord310 http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/inter/NEWS/0210-03/0271.html i'm with joeg on this one....what the fuck did they do to the styling?! btw: this is the european version...minus the silly red splash guards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ou812 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 The Rice and the Furious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 check out that yummy FMIC sitting in that front bumper.... reminds me of... My Car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teklord310 Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 Originally posted by joeg check out that yummy FMIC sitting in that front bumper.... reminds me of... My Car... Does ANYONE give a shit about performance numbers??? Or are all you fucks stuck on looks? Agreed, the Evo VII does like a little nicer... more clean cut with stronger straighter lines. But it was time for an update. Not sure if its for the better or worse though, i'd have to see the car in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppanils Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Originally posted by teklord310 Does ANYONE give a shit about performance numbers??? Or are all you fucks stuck on looks? Agreed, the Evo VII does like a little nicer... more clean cut with stronger straighter lines. But it was time for an update. Not sure if its for the better or worse though, i'd have to see the car in person. well yeah..the performance is great...the car is so fast you can fly past people that you dont want to see you driving a car so ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Originally posted by teklord310 Does ANYONE give a shit about performance numbers??? Or are all you fucks stuck on looks? Agreed, the Evo VII does like a little nicer... more clean cut with stronger straighter lines. But it was time for an update. Not sure if its for the better or worse though, i'd have to see the car in person. yeah, lets get down to business, i don't have time to play around, what is this?i don't like the looks on any of the evos 1-8... but thats just because i'm a 2door sportscar junkie... bottom line is, the evo's have mitsubishi's bulletproof 4g63 engine, and the evos come with a 16g turbo putting out some nice figures, stock... but putting out some amazing figures with basic mods and a boost controller... it also sports all wheel drive, which means when you start getting serious with the power, you'll be first off the line... the wrx now has a playmate that hasn't been discontinued 3 years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teklord310 Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 Originally posted by bigpoppanils well yeah..the performance is great...the car is so fast you can fly past people that you dont want to see you driving a car so ugly Is that why you are attempting to speed up your ride? Now lets get down to business. YES. the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixenfoxxy Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 lololol Nils is doin' nicely on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppanils Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Originally posted by teklord310 Is that why you are attempting to speed up your ride? huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinsaikel Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 I really don't know what all the commotion was about when they first released the Lancer in the U.S. It was basically stripped down to meet U.S standards/emissions blah blah blah. And if you didn't get the bigger rims, the whole thing looked prissy. IMHO, the Suburu WRX still kicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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