One of the hardest decisions is deciding to buy a WRX STI or a Lancer Evolution. Both of the cars are very similar and are fantastic. The new MR edition (Mitsubishi Racing) has created a more competition for the WRX this year. The MR edition is not as quite as nice as the British version that sports 342 HP and a 60 thousand dollar price tag but it is better than last years Evolution. The new Lancer has 5 more ponies than last years model and has many more features that give the STI a run for its money.
We will start out with the Lancer Evolution MR edition. The lancer starts slightly under $35,000 and has many added benefits from last years Evolution. For starters it has more power because of redesigned airflow to the turbo, something that I believe should have happened a long time ago. Some say the biggest change is the new BBS wheels, the wheel way almost 3 pounds lighter than last years model. Also the true auto enthusiasts will spot the MR edition different with the cool new badging, and around the rear window the impressive “shark teeth” which are vortex generators with the ability to create 35% less lift at 110 mph and helps the wing create more down force by reducing turbulence.
Now for the 2005 Subaru WRX STI, the car just goes to show that Subaru is one tough competitor. When you sit down in the car the first thing you notice is the smaller diameter steering wheel, a smaller wheel creates more of a rally sport feel to the auto. Next is the redesigned helical type front limited slip differential. It does a much better job transferring power to those front wheels for added handling. Next is the braking, the brakes on the WRX have been upgraded via adjustable ABS controller that allows more feedback from the brakes to the driver.
In conclusion both of the cars have almost identical performance numbers with the Mitsubishi coming out slightly I mean slightly ahead. But having only 1000 MR Mitsubishis built will put a dampener on sales. I think this is and will continue to be one of the best rivalries in the import community. So I say let the battle for rally bred street supremacy go, all it will bring is better and better cars by both manufacturers.
About The Author: Taylor Bamber is a proud owner of a 300zx turbo and belongs to many 300zx clubs in Northern Colorado. Being waist deep in the import world, he knows where to find all the best online JDM engines deals. He has scoured the web and has found the best sites for your import car needs. Check out his site at JDM-4U.com
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Mitsubishi Cars Are Selling Well
Mitsubishi seems to be making good headway in sales with an increase in production of over 12% since this time last year, they are still well behind the likes of Toyota and Ford who dominate the market for vehicle production but with the increase in sales for the North American, Russian, Middle East and African markets the Lancer and Outlander are helping Mitsubishi gain valuable ground on their competitors.
The Mitsubishi Lancer was first built in 1973 and was pretty successful in rallies. The Lancer is now on its eighth generation which started production in 2007 and over six million Lancer have been sold since its first generation launch.
The Mitsubishi Outlander SUV launched in 2001 and is now on its second generation model that started production in 2005.
The roads are starting to see many more Mitsubishi cars than ever before and the Japanese automaker are eager to spread the word. Japanese cars have always been famous for overloading their vehicles with large quantities of gadgets for you to play with including new and innovative technology that takes years to arrive in the western world.
The days in which Mitsubishi needed to cover up defect problems in its vehicles is now long behind them and the quality of their products are really starting to show. Europe has taken a liking to the reliability and affordable pricing of the new vehicles on the market and now with eight major locations around the world they could start to be a force to be recon with.
Keep your eyes open the next car you see might not be a Toyota or Ford for very long.
To find lots more information on specific vehicles such as the Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Outlander browse over 1000 websites for used Mitsubishi cars and all other manufactures on justgoodcars.com
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The Mitsubishi Lancer was first built in 1973 and was pretty successful in rallies. The Lancer is now on its eighth generation which started production in 2007 and over six million Lancer have been sold since its first generation launch.
The Mitsubishi Outlander SUV launched in 2001 and is now on its second generation model that started production in 2005.
The roads are starting to see many more Mitsubishi cars than ever before and the Japanese automaker are eager to spread the word. Japanese cars have always been famous for overloading their vehicles with large quantities of gadgets for you to play with including new and innovative technology that takes years to arrive in the western world.
The days in which Mitsubishi needed to cover up defect problems in its vehicles is now long behind them and the quality of their products are really starting to show. Europe has taken a liking to the reliability and affordable pricing of the new vehicles on the market and now with eight major locations around the world they could start to be a force to be recon with.
Keep your eyes open the next car you see might not be a Toyota or Ford for very long.
To find lots more information on specific vehicles such as the Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Outlander browse over 1000 websites for used Mitsubishi cars and all other manufactures on justgoodcars.com
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
Mitsubishi gives entry-level a raise.
Mention the name Mitsubishi Lancer and thoughts of a fast, sinister-looking, sinfully fun car might spring to mind - just so long as the word "Evo" is in there somewhere. Unfortunately, the Lancer family has so far been a deeply divided one in which lesser models were left to languish with standardized styling, hand-me-down engineering, and few points of distinction. Factor in a lack of brand recognition and it's no wonder the Civic, Corolla, and Mazda 3 have blown compact car dust in Mitsubishi's face for six straight years.
The 2008 Lancer represents a determined effort to spread the excitement throughout the line. Under the Lancer's hood sits Mitsubishi's most original and high-tech four-cylinder engine in years, and the company's first-ever Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) comes with it. The Lancer's steering and suspension got tightened up, the packaging team dug up some extra human room in a new jazzed up cabin with more safety features, and new high-end electronics head the options list. Finally, the term "flame-surfaced styling" may be taken, but the new body looks hot just the same. Here in the land of Lancer, the minimum wage is now a living one.
Still, the interest of putting one's best foot forward motivated Mitsubishi to hand us a Lancer in top-dog GTS trim. In addition to its upgrades over the mid-line ES model - mean 18-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension, front strut tower brace, bigger brakes, Sportronic manual shifting, fog lights, spoiler, chrome exhaust, sport seats, six speakers, leather steering wheel and shift knob, automatic climate control, and Bluetooth phone connectivity - our test car was all teched out with the $1,500 Sun & Sound Package (sunroof, Rockford-Fosgate stereo, 6-disc MP3 CD changer, MP3 input jack, Sirius satellite radio) and the $2,000 Navigation & Technology Package (touch-screen navigation system, 30 GB hard drive, digital music server, and FAST Key entry). Ahh, just the way we like em: racy and rich.
Ride and Drive
Mitsubishi has been touting the "racy" part lately, and a few minutes of seat time backed it up in some ways. Low-flow power steering keeps the wheel nice and hefty in the enthusiast tradition. The new 2.0-liter motor takes a 27% quantum leap over the first Lancer to kick up 152 horsepower, and its vocal nature means you'll hear those horses charging. Unleash them however you wish; steering wheel shift paddles let your index finger summon any of six speeds on a whim. What an idea: an involving compact car.
And a capable one. Acceleration to 60 MPH takes 9 seconds (okay); braking back to a standstill takes 118 feet (great), and the tires hang on for 0.86g of grip in the corners (excellent). Accurate steering and predictable tire breakaway allow confidence in pushing the Lancer to its limits, and the transmission's CVT nature gives the paddles true trigger-finger response.
Yet the Lancer's sports car aspirations feel half-baked - possibly because the chef mixed up some ingredients. Steering stiffness may be at hand but true road feel is kept at arm's length, and the engineers mistakenly believed the engine's sheer loudness could compensate for its sounding like crap. Moreover, the Lancer is the latest evidence of Mitsubishi needing a new corporate diet plan. Our test model outporks the last-generation Galant by clocking in at 3,126 pounds, which explains why so many of those extra horses feel like they jumped the fence.
The Lancer also has quirks that hinder everyday enjoyment. The CVT seems to allow a fairly whimsical relationship between engine and road speed - a problem compounded by the way its throttle response starts out dead and then lunges ahead. Top it off with grabby braking action at low speeds and you have a daily driver with a fair share of spikes, surges, and dips. The high road noise and snappy, clompity ride specific to the GTS don't help impressions, either.
Still, one senses that the Lancer would ride comfortable on its sophisticated multilink rear suspension with different wheels and tires. Feelings of solidity and stability are present at all speeds, possibly because the Lancer's new body has been markedly stiffened. Standard antilock disc brakes (except on DE models) are rare for the class and stop the car in reassuringly short distances. The ability to score 28 MPG despite the GTS's aero add-ons and soft-compound tires is impressive (it got 24 overall), and the big new 15.3-gallon fuel tank allows 350-mile treks before lighting the Low Fuel light. The Lancer has its strengths; just know that most of them don't have much to do with sport.
Inside and Out
Yet Mitsubishi takes more stabs at sport on the inside. Like the Mazda 3, the Lancer dares to be different, filling the dash with all sorts of shapes and bulges while laying on the black-and-metal look that's so en vogue. These eyes find the effect a bit jarring, but the number of "cool!" remarks consigns me to the minority.
We can all agree that the Lancer's controls work well. Most controls follow standard Mitsubishi logic, making them easy to reach and read; Lancer also fares fine in the storage space and cupholders department. A feeling of fairly high quality can be found in most items (excepting the sun visors, which feel like Styrofoam-stuffed coathangers), FAST Key makes for easy access to doors and trunk, and finally, Mitsubishi deserves love for letting drivers row their own gears via both the steering wheel shift paddles and the standard transmission lever.
Lancers with navigation lose a few ergonomic points. This is one of those touch-screen systems that usurps the stereo controls, making you frequently search for the right menu and dig deep to make inputs. Its control and menu logic deviates a little from most Japanese systems, and the decision to line 12 flush buttons along the perimeter of the screen calls for too much eyes-off-the-road time.
But a slightly screwy interface in no way spoils the effectiveness of either system. The Lancer's 6-disc, MP3-compatible Rockford-Fosgate comes armed with no less than nine speakers and 650 watts, endowing it with great clarity, crisp highs, and bass that's sufficiently thunderous for the most underaged of ears. With a little more sonic "warmth" to go with all this sheer force, it could knock the Scion tC's Pioneers off their perch.
The navigation system could use a semester at grammar school and a bit more detail at any given magnification level, but it's pleasant enough to use and understand; its hard drive-based nature makes for quick computations; and rarest of rarities, it can be programmed while driving. Huzzah!
Comfort paints a similar picture: despite some minor footnotes, the Lancer's got the basics covered. The steering wheel and armrest seem a tad far and a tad low, but the driver's seat adjusts six ways, comes swathed in a nice felt-like fabric, and feels fine after five minutes or five hours. The back seat has a case of the high-beltline blues that gives the illusion of sitting in a hole, but rest assured, it feels better to the body than the mind. It's got you covered with decent legroom and footroom, even more hiproom than in front, and a cushion that's thankfully mounted higher than it was last year (it could be higher still). The reclined backrest angle will be more to some tastes than others.
Breaking It Down
So when all is said and done, has the Lancer's radical revamping changed its standing in the crowded compact class? Among sport compacts, we vote no. Compared to this Lancer GTS, the Mazda 3 s has more power driving fewer pounds, a more polished engine and transmission, and just a more fun "feel" while scoring just as high in all matters practical. Throw two-door cars in the picture and the same can be said of the Scion tC.
It's better to bet on the Lancer's mid-level ES model, whose comfort-oriented chassis is tuned more in line with the car's natural demeanor. Yet even against the good old Civic and Corolla, the Lancer's unharmonious powertrain still counts against it in refinement, and its fuel economy falls short of both by a few MPG.
That leaves the Lancer to fight back in other ways. First, it's the gadget guru. At present, only Scion can match the Lancer in the audio department, and only Honda and Mazda have navigation systems. Next, Mitsubishi's supreme warranty (5 years / 60,000 miles basic, 10 years / 100,000 powertrain) beats everyone in the industry save Hyundai and Kia, and its track record suggests it will be more reliable than either. Finally, the Lancer has one of the most competitive prices in the class, as the ES model's $17,515 sticker stands a thousand or two lower than the class leaders.
Last Word
Add it all up and the Lancer might be a decent buy for those who buy cars on cost and conveniences, but until Mitsubishi works on the Lancer's polish, poundage, and personality, that's the best recommendation we can give.
Vehicle Summary
MSRP (including destination), 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS: $19,115
Options on test car: Sun & Sound Package - power sunroof, 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate stereo, 6-disc MP3 CD changer, MP3 input jack, Sirius satellite radio ($1,500), Navigation & Technology Package - navigation system, 30 GB hard drive with digitial music server, Maintenance Recorder, Calendar, 7-inch touch screen, and FAST Key entry system ($2,000)
Price as tested: $22,615
Specifications
Layout: Front-engine / Front-wheel-drive
Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 152 at 6,000 RPM
Torque: 146 pounds-feet at 4,250 RPM
Redline: 6,500 RPM
Features: DOHC, 16 valves, variable valve timing
Construction: all-aluminum
Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission with manual shift mode
Front suspension: struts with 21mm stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: multilink with 20mm stabilizer bar
Steering: power rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio: 15.2:1
Brakes: vented front disc / solid rear disc
Weight: 3,109 pounds
Length: 180 inches
Width: 69.4 inches
Height: 58.7 inches
Wheelbase: 103.7 inches
Front / Rear track: 60.2 / 60.2 inches
Cargo space: 11.6 cubic feet
Seating capacity: 5
Wheels: 18 inches
Tires: P215/45R18, Dunlop SP Sport 5000M
EPA city / freeway gas mileage: 22 / 29 MPG
Observed average: 24 MPG
Recommended fuel: 87 octane
Fuel tank: 15.3 gallons
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Mention the name Mitsubishi Lancer and thoughts of a fast, sinister-looking, sinfully fun car might spring to mind - just so long as the word "Evo" is in there somewhere. Unfortunately, the Lancer family has so far been a deeply divided one in which lesser models were left to languish with standardized styling, hand-me-down engineering, and few points of distinction. Factor in a lack of brand recognition and it's no wonder the Civic, Corolla, and Mazda 3 have blown compact car dust in Mitsubishi's face for six straight years.
The 2008 Lancer represents a determined effort to spread the excitement throughout the line. Under the Lancer's hood sits Mitsubishi's most original and high-tech four-cylinder engine in years, and the company's first-ever Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) comes with it. The Lancer's steering and suspension got tightened up, the packaging team dug up some extra human room in a new jazzed up cabin with more safety features, and new high-end electronics head the options list. Finally, the term "flame-surfaced styling" may be taken, but the new body looks hot just the same. Here in the land of Lancer, the minimum wage is now a living one.
Still, the interest of putting one's best foot forward motivated Mitsubishi to hand us a Lancer in top-dog GTS trim. In addition to its upgrades over the mid-line ES model - mean 18-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension, front strut tower brace, bigger brakes, Sportronic manual shifting, fog lights, spoiler, chrome exhaust, sport seats, six speakers, leather steering wheel and shift knob, automatic climate control, and Bluetooth phone connectivity - our test car was all teched out with the $1,500 Sun & Sound Package (sunroof, Rockford-Fosgate stereo, 6-disc MP3 CD changer, MP3 input jack, Sirius satellite radio) and the $2,000 Navigation & Technology Package (touch-screen navigation system, 30 GB hard drive, digital music server, and FAST Key entry). Ahh, just the way we like em: racy and rich.
Ride and Drive
Mitsubishi has been touting the "racy" part lately, and a few minutes of seat time backed it up in some ways. Low-flow power steering keeps the wheel nice and hefty in the enthusiast tradition. The new 2.0-liter motor takes a 27% quantum leap over the first Lancer to kick up 152 horsepower, and its vocal nature means you'll hear those horses charging. Unleash them however you wish; steering wheel shift paddles let your index finger summon any of six speeds on a whim. What an idea: an involving compact car.
And a capable one. Acceleration to 60 MPH takes 9 seconds (okay); braking back to a standstill takes 118 feet (great), and the tires hang on for 0.86g of grip in the corners (excellent). Accurate steering and predictable tire breakaway allow confidence in pushing the Lancer to its limits, and the transmission's CVT nature gives the paddles true trigger-finger response.
Yet the Lancer's sports car aspirations feel half-baked - possibly because the chef mixed up some ingredients. Steering stiffness may be at hand but true road feel is kept at arm's length, and the engineers mistakenly believed the engine's sheer loudness could compensate for its sounding like crap. Moreover, the Lancer is the latest evidence of Mitsubishi needing a new corporate diet plan. Our test model outporks the last-generation Galant by clocking in at 3,126 pounds, which explains why so many of those extra horses feel like they jumped the fence.
The Lancer also has quirks that hinder everyday enjoyment. The CVT seems to allow a fairly whimsical relationship between engine and road speed - a problem compounded by the way its throttle response starts out dead and then lunges ahead. Top it off with grabby braking action at low speeds and you have a daily driver with a fair share of spikes, surges, and dips. The high road noise and snappy, clompity ride specific to the GTS don't help impressions, either.
Still, one senses that the Lancer would ride comfortable on its sophisticated multilink rear suspension with different wheels and tires. Feelings of solidity and stability are present at all speeds, possibly because the Lancer's new body has been markedly stiffened. Standard antilock disc brakes (except on DE models) are rare for the class and stop the car in reassuringly short distances. The ability to score 28 MPG despite the GTS's aero add-ons and soft-compound tires is impressive (it got 24 overall), and the big new 15.3-gallon fuel tank allows 350-mile treks before lighting the Low Fuel light. The Lancer has its strengths; just know that most of them don't have much to do with sport.
Inside and Out
Yet Mitsubishi takes more stabs at sport on the inside. Like the Mazda 3, the Lancer dares to be different, filling the dash with all sorts of shapes and bulges while laying on the black-and-metal look that's so en vogue. These eyes find the effect a bit jarring, but the number of "cool!" remarks consigns me to the minority.
We can all agree that the Lancer's controls work well. Most controls follow standard Mitsubishi logic, making them easy to reach and read; Lancer also fares fine in the storage space and cupholders department. A feeling of fairly high quality can be found in most items (excepting the sun visors, which feel like Styrofoam-stuffed coathangers), FAST Key makes for easy access to doors and trunk, and finally, Mitsubishi deserves love for letting drivers row their own gears via both the steering wheel shift paddles and the standard transmission lever.
Lancers with navigation lose a few ergonomic points. This is one of those touch-screen systems that usurps the stereo controls, making you frequently search for the right menu and dig deep to make inputs. Its control and menu logic deviates a little from most Japanese systems, and the decision to line 12 flush buttons along the perimeter of the screen calls for too much eyes-off-the-road time.
But a slightly screwy interface in no way spoils the effectiveness of either system. The Lancer's 6-disc, MP3-compatible Rockford-Fosgate comes armed with no less than nine speakers and 650 watts, endowing it with great clarity, crisp highs, and bass that's sufficiently thunderous for the most underaged of ears. With a little more sonic "warmth" to go with all this sheer force, it could knock the Scion tC's Pioneers off their perch.
The navigation system could use a semester at grammar school and a bit more detail at any given magnification level, but it's pleasant enough to use and understand; its hard drive-based nature makes for quick computations; and rarest of rarities, it can be programmed while driving. Huzzah!
Comfort paints a similar picture: despite some minor footnotes, the Lancer's got the basics covered. The steering wheel and armrest seem a tad far and a tad low, but the driver's seat adjusts six ways, comes swathed in a nice felt-like fabric, and feels fine after five minutes or five hours. The back seat has a case of the high-beltline blues that gives the illusion of sitting in a hole, but rest assured, it feels better to the body than the mind. It's got you covered with decent legroom and footroom, even more hiproom than in front, and a cushion that's thankfully mounted higher than it was last year (it could be higher still). The reclined backrest angle will be more to some tastes than others.
Breaking It Down
So when all is said and done, has the Lancer's radical revamping changed its standing in the crowded compact class? Among sport compacts, we vote no. Compared to this Lancer GTS, the Mazda 3 s has more power driving fewer pounds, a more polished engine and transmission, and just a more fun "feel" while scoring just as high in all matters practical. Throw two-door cars in the picture and the same can be said of the Scion tC.
It's better to bet on the Lancer's mid-level ES model, whose comfort-oriented chassis is tuned more in line with the car's natural demeanor. Yet even against the good old Civic and Corolla, the Lancer's unharmonious powertrain still counts against it in refinement, and its fuel economy falls short of both by a few MPG.
That leaves the Lancer to fight back in other ways. First, it's the gadget guru. At present, only Scion can match the Lancer in the audio department, and only Honda and Mazda have navigation systems. Next, Mitsubishi's supreme warranty (5 years / 60,000 miles basic, 10 years / 100,000 powertrain) beats everyone in the industry save Hyundai and Kia, and its track record suggests it will be more reliable than either. Finally, the Lancer has one of the most competitive prices in the class, as the ES model's $17,515 sticker stands a thousand or two lower than the class leaders.
Last Word
Add it all up and the Lancer might be a decent buy for those who buy cars on cost and conveniences, but until Mitsubishi works on the Lancer's polish, poundage, and personality, that's the best recommendation we can give.
Vehicle Summary
MSRP (including destination), 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS: $19,115
Options on test car: Sun & Sound Package - power sunroof, 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate stereo, 6-disc MP3 CD changer, MP3 input jack, Sirius satellite radio ($1,500), Navigation & Technology Package - navigation system, 30 GB hard drive with digitial music server, Maintenance Recorder, Calendar, 7-inch touch screen, and FAST Key entry system ($2,000)
Price as tested: $22,615
Specifications
Layout: Front-engine / Front-wheel-drive
Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 152 at 6,000 RPM
Torque: 146 pounds-feet at 4,250 RPM
Redline: 6,500 RPM
Features: DOHC, 16 valves, variable valve timing
Construction: all-aluminum
Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission with manual shift mode
Front suspension: struts with 21mm stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: multilink with 20mm stabilizer bar
Steering: power rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio: 15.2:1
Brakes: vented front disc / solid rear disc
Weight: 3,109 pounds
Length: 180 inches
Width: 69.4 inches
Height: 58.7 inches
Wheelbase: 103.7 inches
Front / Rear track: 60.2 / 60.2 inches
Cargo space: 11.6 cubic feet
Seating capacity: 5
Wheels: 18 inches
Tires: P215/45R18, Dunlop SP Sport 5000M
EPA city / freeway gas mileage: 22 / 29 MPG
Observed average: 24 MPG
Recommended fuel: 87 octane
Fuel tank: 15.3 gallons
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (MR EVO) - 5 Tuning Tips For More Power
The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (also know as MR Evolution or MR EVO). The MR EVO is one of the finest all-around street performance cars available. This is attributed to its affordable price, (you can get a used 2006 MR EVO for about $20K-28K) its AWD system and its 2.0 liter, 286 horsepower, 289 ft-lbs torque, 4-cylinder engine.
Modifying the MR EVO presents many options as there are a plethora of race companies with parts available. There are certain points on the MR EVO that should be addressed first. MR Evolutions come with many factory placed restrictions. These OEM restrictions were put in place to make the car safer and more reliable for everyday driving. Unfortunately, these restrictions keep your MR EVO from making the most power it can. Below I have the top 5 tuning tips to unleash the true power of your MR EVO!
#1 High-Flowing Air Intake Filter
The MR EVO has the largest stock turbo in any of the Lancer Evolution line-up vehicles. The stock air box is extremely restrictive and a simple air intake replacement will free-up lots of power. The turbo itself will spool up a lot faster, decreasing turbo lag. Gains of anywhere from 8-15hp should be expected. Performance intakes for the MR EVO are very simple to install as well.
#2 High-Flowing 3 Inch Downpipe
The downpipe is one the most crucial parts of any turbocharged car. Upgrading your downpipe will increase loads of horsepower and torque throughout the RPM range. Your turbo will have enhanced spooling characteristics as well. What does this mean? It means that not only will your turbo spool up faster, but your overall boost curve will change as well. When it comes to the MR EVO, the most important place on the exhaust is immediately after the turbo.
#3 High-Flowing 3 Inch Exhaust System
The OEM exhaust on the Lancer Evolution MR is very restrictive. Upgrading the exhaust to a full 3 inch unit does nothing but good in terms of power. Not to mention that sweet exhaust tone that the MR Evolution can make. You will notice an immediate increase in top end power along with a beautiful exhaust tone in the upper RPM. With a variety of styles and finishes available, you can add a little personality to your MR EVO.
#4 High-Performance Clutch
The Mitsubishi Lancer MR clutch is not bad, it just gets bad when you start adding more power to the car. The clutch is must for any MR EVO with performance parts. In my experience with tuning MR Evolutions I found that when the car starts producing about 300hp to the wheels the clutch must be upgraded. When upgrading the clutch you should always replace the flywheel with a lightweight performance version as well. Not only will your clutch hold the power your engine makes, but your overall horsepower will go up as well!
#5 Digital Boost Controller
Boost is one of the most important aspects of the MR EVO. Raising the boost level of the Lancer Evolution is one of the most effective ways to increase horsepower and torque. I have seen a 1 lbs increase in boost result in increases of up to 10 hp! Imagine when you increase the boost by 2, 3, 4, or 5 lbs? Not only that, but a digital boost controller will increase the spool response of your turbo as well. Controlling boost is also crucial if you plan to do more modifications in the future.
There are many options for tuning the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO MR. But these top 5 tips will start you in the right direction to be on the winning team.
Kai Graves is a race mechanic/driver/tuner with 15 years experience in performance automotive. He also owns and operates Leafracing Auto Perfomance & Service located in Honolulu, HI. Specializing in AWD Turbo modifications and tuning as well as general repairs & maintenance.
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Modifying the MR EVO presents many options as there are a plethora of race companies with parts available. There are certain points on the MR EVO that should be addressed first. MR Evolutions come with many factory placed restrictions. These OEM restrictions were put in place to make the car safer and more reliable for everyday driving. Unfortunately, these restrictions keep your MR EVO from making the most power it can. Below I have the top 5 tuning tips to unleash the true power of your MR EVO!
#1 High-Flowing Air Intake Filter
The MR EVO has the largest stock turbo in any of the Lancer Evolution line-up vehicles. The stock air box is extremely restrictive and a simple air intake replacement will free-up lots of power. The turbo itself will spool up a lot faster, decreasing turbo lag. Gains of anywhere from 8-15hp should be expected. Performance intakes for the MR EVO are very simple to install as well.
#2 High-Flowing 3 Inch Downpipe
The downpipe is one the most crucial parts of any turbocharged car. Upgrading your downpipe will increase loads of horsepower and torque throughout the RPM range. Your turbo will have enhanced spooling characteristics as well. What does this mean? It means that not only will your turbo spool up faster, but your overall boost curve will change as well. When it comes to the MR EVO, the most important place on the exhaust is immediately after the turbo.
#3 High-Flowing 3 Inch Exhaust System
The OEM exhaust on the Lancer Evolution MR is very restrictive. Upgrading the exhaust to a full 3 inch unit does nothing but good in terms of power. Not to mention that sweet exhaust tone that the MR Evolution can make. You will notice an immediate increase in top end power along with a beautiful exhaust tone in the upper RPM. With a variety of styles and finishes available, you can add a little personality to your MR EVO.
#4 High-Performance Clutch
The Mitsubishi Lancer MR clutch is not bad, it just gets bad when you start adding more power to the car. The clutch is must for any MR EVO with performance parts. In my experience with tuning MR Evolutions I found that when the car starts producing about 300hp to the wheels the clutch must be upgraded. When upgrading the clutch you should always replace the flywheel with a lightweight performance version as well. Not only will your clutch hold the power your engine makes, but your overall horsepower will go up as well!
#5 Digital Boost Controller
Boost is one of the most important aspects of the MR EVO. Raising the boost level of the Lancer Evolution is one of the most effective ways to increase horsepower and torque. I have seen a 1 lbs increase in boost result in increases of up to 10 hp! Imagine when you increase the boost by 2, 3, 4, or 5 lbs? Not only that, but a digital boost controller will increase the spool response of your turbo as well. Controlling boost is also crucial if you plan to do more modifications in the future.
There are many options for tuning the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO MR. But these top 5 tips will start you in the right direction to be on the winning team.
Kai Graves is a race mechanic/driver/tuner with 15 years experience in performance automotive. He also owns and operates Leafracing Auto Perfomance & Service located in Honolulu, HI. Specializing in AWD Turbo modifications and tuning as well as general repairs & maintenance.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Concept To Make Detroit Debut
Mitsubishi has long been in the shadow of Japan’s larger automakers, but the company has managed to produce a few hit models over the years including the sporty Eclipse, the compact Lancer, the sexy Miata roadster, and the venerable rotary powered RX-8. At the moment, there is plenty of buzz over a concept vehicle that will debut at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and it is a car based on the high performance version of the Lancer called the Lancer Evolution or Evo.
The Evo to be featured, according to the Kicking Tires website, is the company’s “Prototype X” model replete with multiple hood scoops and a lower road stance. At present, only a few sketches of the concept have been shown to the public, but a preview press day will likely bring actual photos of the concept to the general public.
While the standard Lancer has been a decent seller in its own right, the Lancer Evolution has caught the attention of tuners everywhere. The Prototype X, when it finally comes off of the assembly line within the next year or two, will likely do its part to raise Mitsubishi’s visibility one more notch. This is good news for a division that once could not get out of the shadow of the Chrysler Corporation, its original U.S. partner.
With the Evo, tuners are likely to find a car that will match or surpass their Accords and Rios in style as well as in substance. Just what Mitsubishi needs to help the brand get noticed!
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The Evo to be featured, according to the Kicking Tires website, is the company’s “Prototype X” model replete with multiple hood scoops and a lower road stance. At present, only a few sketches of the concept have been shown to the public, but a preview press day will likely bring actual photos of the concept to the general public.
While the standard Lancer has been a decent seller in its own right, the Lancer Evolution has caught the attention of tuners everywhere. The Prototype X, when it finally comes off of the assembly line within the next year or two, will likely do its part to raise Mitsubishi’s visibility one more notch. This is good news for a division that once could not get out of the shadow of the Chrysler Corporation, its original U.S. partner.
With the Evo, tuners are likely to find a car that will match or surpass their Accords and Rios in style as well as in substance. Just what Mitsubishi needs to help the brand get noticed!
Copyright 2006 – For additional information regarding Matthew C. Keegan, The Article Writer, please visit his auto blog for up to the minute automotive information.
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Mitsubishi Body Kits: It's all about the Evolution by T. Walker
As a tuner car, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has been touted to be one of the best. Even in the first year it came to North America, its turbocharged inline-4 motor beat out the top spots as a stock engine. For the real car enthusiast the Evolution is a must-have-ride if you're interested in modifying a small car.
Even if you decide to leave the motor stock you're still bound to have fun at the track, and for everyday driving.
One thing you should do with your new Mitsubishi is make some modifications to give it an even sportier look. The car is a head turner even without any changes. But, with a few simple modifications you'll make your Evolution distinctly yours, and you'll be the envy of all the local automotive enthusiasts. One easy way to get started is with a body kit for your car.
A New Evolution with a Mitsubishi Body Kit When it comes to choosing a body kit for your Lancer Evolution, there are a few things to consider. Really, the process isn't difficult, but ensuring you choose the right kit will mean it fits your style, and lasts for the lifetime of your car.
Browse some Pictures: The easiest way to get an idea of what types of kits are out there is to simply browse the Mitsubishi body kits on sites like our own. This will give you an idea of what each kit looks like, and help you to find a kit that suits you. Consider Materials: One thing to pay attention to when you do find the kit that works is what material it is made out of. A fiberglass kit will take paint better and will be repairable should it break. On the other hand it breaks a lot easier than a urethane kit. If you have a tendency to bump things urethane will return to its normal shape better than the fiberglass kit.
Once you've selected a body kit that fits, you're ready to have it installed. Before you do, there are some other accessories that may be worth having installed at the same time.
Taking your Evolution to the Next Level With a body kit selected you may want to also install some of the following. These are just a few ideas that fit naturally with your new body kit.
* Custom Exhaust - A high performance exhaust will give your car a little boost, and it will give the car that growl to fit its new look.
* A New Hood - A carbon fiber hood is an excellent addition to go along with your body kit. Ordering it with your kit will ensure you don't have to make two trips to the body shop.
* Euro Tail Lights - To complement that new rear bumper a good quality set of euro tail lights is a nice fit.
* Projector Headlights - For some extra flare up front (and safer night driving) add a set of projector head lights.
The Evolution is one car that, as an enthusiast, you're sure to love. With a little money spent on the outside you will have a car that people just can't keep their eyes off of!
Even if you decide to leave the motor stock you're still bound to have fun at the track, and for everyday driving.
One thing you should do with your new Mitsubishi is make some modifications to give it an even sportier look. The car is a head turner even without any changes. But, with a few simple modifications you'll make your Evolution distinctly yours, and you'll be the envy of all the local automotive enthusiasts. One easy way to get started is with a body kit for your car.
A New Evolution with a Mitsubishi Body Kit When it comes to choosing a body kit for your Lancer Evolution, there are a few things to consider. Really, the process isn't difficult, but ensuring you choose the right kit will mean it fits your style, and lasts for the lifetime of your car.
Browse some Pictures: The easiest way to get an idea of what types of kits are out there is to simply browse the Mitsubishi body kits on sites like our own. This will give you an idea of what each kit looks like, and help you to find a kit that suits you. Consider Materials: One thing to pay attention to when you do find the kit that works is what material it is made out of. A fiberglass kit will take paint better and will be repairable should it break. On the other hand it breaks a lot easier than a urethane kit. If you have a tendency to bump things urethane will return to its normal shape better than the fiberglass kit.
Once you've selected a body kit that fits, you're ready to have it installed. Before you do, there are some other accessories that may be worth having installed at the same time.
Taking your Evolution to the Next Level With a body kit selected you may want to also install some of the following. These are just a few ideas that fit naturally with your new body kit.
* Custom Exhaust - A high performance exhaust will give your car a little boost, and it will give the car that growl to fit its new look.
* A New Hood - A carbon fiber hood is an excellent addition to go along with your body kit. Ordering it with your kit will ensure you don't have to make two trips to the body shop.
* Euro Tail Lights - To complement that new rear bumper a good quality set of euro tail lights is a nice fit.
* Projector Headlights - For some extra flare up front (and safer night driving) add a set of projector head lights.
The Evolution is one car that, as an enthusiast, you're sure to love. With a little money spent on the outside you will have a car that people just can't keep their eyes off of!
Feeling Through The Newest Mitsubishi Lancer Sports
For years, our streets and roads have been very familiar with the Mitsubishi Lancer and all other versions under this model. And for this year, Mitsubishi has decided that it would be the best time to send out the newest version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sport so as to show off the newest upgrades they did with the vehicle.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sport has already in the business for around thirty five years already and it has already gained fame and reputation as one vehicle that is not only sporty but also has got a real good-looking design and goes with a sharp type of handling. Of course, most people are not just expecting to see new Mitsubishi parts plastered on the vehicle. They are most likely clamoring to see what new tricks has this one got up its sleeve. Now, if you are going to be on the lookout for the newest version, you may have to wait for the vehicle would be first launched in Europe at the end of this year.
So much power has the new Mitsubishi Lancer Sport got? Well, according to its creator, the new Mitsubishi Lancer Sport would be coming to offer customers five different engines. One of these is the VAG-supplied 140 ps engine as well as the 2.0 Jet Diesel unit which are already being used in vehicles like the Grandis Di-D and the Outlander Di-D. The sports sedan would also be coming in with four powertrain levels categorized into the entry level, mid-range, upper range, and the supercar. These statistics, however, are for the Mitsubishi Lancer Sport’s Europe debut.
As when the vehicle is marketed and sold in the United States and the rest of North America, the vehicle would be coming and would be using a 2.0 liter DOHC MIVEC engine with four cylinders. This power source would be giving the vehicle a boost of 152 units of horsepower at 6,000 rpm as well as 146 pound feet or 197.9 Nm of torque at a measure of 4,250 rpm.
Now, if you are not quite a fan of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sport, you would be having a couple of choices. You see, the 2008 model year versions of the Mitsubishi Lancer would be having three trim levels available. There is the DE, the ES, and the GTS. These have their differences though. For example, the ES comes with alloy wheels that measure 16 inches while the GTS comes with alloy wheels that measuer some 18 inches.
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Sport has already in the business for around thirty five years already and it has already gained fame and reputation as one vehicle that is not only sporty but also has got a real good-looking design and goes with a sharp type of handling. Of course, most people are not just expecting to see new Mitsubishi parts plastered on the vehicle. They are most likely clamoring to see what new tricks has this one got up its sleeve. Now, if you are going to be on the lookout for the newest version, you may have to wait for the vehicle would be first launched in Europe at the end of this year.
So much power has the new Mitsubishi Lancer Sport got? Well, according to its creator, the new Mitsubishi Lancer Sport would be coming to offer customers five different engines. One of these is the VAG-supplied 140 ps engine as well as the 2.0 Jet Diesel unit which are already being used in vehicles like the Grandis Di-D and the Outlander Di-D. The sports sedan would also be coming in with four powertrain levels categorized into the entry level, mid-range, upper range, and the supercar. These statistics, however, are for the Mitsubishi Lancer Sport’s Europe debut.
As when the vehicle is marketed and sold in the United States and the rest of North America, the vehicle would be coming and would be using a 2.0 liter DOHC MIVEC engine with four cylinders. This power source would be giving the vehicle a boost of 152 units of horsepower at 6,000 rpm as well as 146 pound feet or 197.9 Nm of torque at a measure of 4,250 rpm.
Now, if you are not quite a fan of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sport, you would be having a couple of choices. You see, the 2008 model year versions of the Mitsubishi Lancer would be having three trim levels available. There is the DE, the ES, and the GTS. These have their differences though. For example, the ES comes with alloy wheels that measure 16 inches while the GTS comes with alloy wheels that measuer some 18 inches.
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Mitsubishi Lancer – World Renowned Compact Model from
General Introduction:
Mitsubishi Lancer was built by Mitsubishi Motors as a compact model car way back in 1973. Since then, in many variants, over six million Lancers have been sold. Mitsubishi Lancer also formed the basic platform of numerous Proton models in Malaysia.
Some Important Variants:
Mitsubishi Lancer has been sold in various countries as the Soueast Lioncel, Hindustan Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Plymouth Colt, Lancer GSR, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Ralliart, Eagle Summit, and Mitsubishi Mirage.
Out of these models; Lancer GSR, Lancer Evolution, and Lancer Ralliart are the best performance models and forms great part of the success story of Mitsubishi Lancer.
Some other models that form major competition to this compact model of Mitsubishi motors are Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda Mazda3 and others.
First Generation Mitsubishi Lancers:
Mitsubishi Lancer was first launched in 1973 in the class of sub compact cars. At that time Mitsubishi had the Minica kei car and the compact Galant. Mitsubishi Lancer has helped Mitsubishi Motors filling in the gap between those two segments in a perfect way and at the perfect time. This has helped Mitsubishi Lancer gain popularity among the target customers right from the first day.
This model initially called Chrysler Valiant Lancer and Dodge Colt. It has got 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and a 5-door station wagon. This generation of models extended up to 1979.
Second Generation Mitsubishi Lancers:
First generation Mitsubishi Lancers were followed by stylish Lancer EX models in 1979. The EX series included, from 1980, a turbocharged 1.8 L model. Stylistically, the boxy, angular look replaced the "coke bottle" look of the previous LAs and LBs. They came with a body style of 4-door sedan. These models look similar to Mitsubishi Mirage.
Lancer Fiore was an extension of both Lancer EX model and Mitsubishi Mirage. The Fiore was often sold as a Lancer in international markets, but also the Mirage Sedan and, with the five-door hatchback model, remained in production for a good part of the 1980s. It was also sold in Australia under the name of Mitsubishi Colt Sedan. Hence Mitsubishi has got two different names in two different parts of the world at the same time for the same model. This was termed as big strategic success for the management at that time.
Third Generation Mitsubishi Lancers:
In 1983, both Mirage and Lancer lines were renewed in a newer way. The Mitsubishi Mirage four-door and Mitsubishi Lancer sedan model became the same concept car. Turbocharged and Fuel injected models were an implicit part of this particular range. To those models in 1985, a station wagon was also added. This model spawned a raised, four wheel drive version. This helped Mitsubishi in a very big way. Often, the Mitsubishi Mirage or Mitsubishi Colt would be the name used on the three-door hatchback, and the Mitsubishi Lancer name used on the remainder. This same model also formed the basis of the original Proton sedan, the Saga, Malaysia's first car.
Some of the variants of body styles in these models are 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan,
5-door hatchback, and 5-door station wagon. This model has got changed after 1987 in the market.
Fourth Generation Mitsubishi Lancers:
In these fourth generation models, more emphasis was put on aero dynamics and other related technological issues. Mitsubishi has invested quite a lot in R & D while designing these fourth generation models.
Inspired by the shape of Gallant, a new model was launched in 1987. This was a more aerodynamic looking Mitsubishi Lancer. Another addition to this fourth generation model was a five-door hatchback. In Australia, all models were sold as the Mitsubishi Lancer. By that time, the Lancer name was shared with the Dodge Lancer sold in North America. The sedan was sold as the Mirage Aspire in Japan.
Performance Models:
Finally Mitsubishi Lancer has also got in to the race for performance. It has got it’s 3 performance variants as Lancer GSR, Lancer Evolution and Lancer Ralliart. Lancer GSR was the model of 1999’s. It has got 1800cc turbocharged engine to differentiate itself from the Evolution.
Lancer Ralliart is the current stop gap between the standard Lancer range and the Evolution. However, Lancer Evolution is still the high performance version of Mitsubishi Lancer.
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Mitsubishi Lancer was built by Mitsubishi Motors as a compact model car way back in 1973. Since then, in many variants, over six million Lancers have been sold. Mitsubishi Lancer also formed the basic platform of numerous Proton models in Malaysia.
Some Important Variants:
Mitsubishi Lancer has been sold in various countries as the Soueast Lioncel, Hindustan Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Plymouth Colt, Lancer GSR, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Ralliart, Eagle Summit, and Mitsubishi Mirage.
Out of these models; Lancer GSR, Lancer Evolution, and Lancer Ralliart are the best performance models and forms great part of the success story of Mitsubishi Lancer.
Some other models that form major competition to this compact model of Mitsubishi motors are Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda Mazda3 and others.
First Generation Mitsubishi Lancers:
Mitsubishi Lancer was first launched in 1973 in the class of sub compact cars. At that time Mitsubishi had the Minica kei car and the compact Galant. Mitsubishi Lancer has helped Mitsubishi Motors filling in the gap between those two segments in a perfect way and at the perfect time. This has helped Mitsubishi Lancer gain popularity among the target customers right from the first day.
This model initially called Chrysler Valiant Lancer and Dodge Colt. It has got 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and a 5-door station wagon. This generation of models extended up to 1979.
Second Generation Mitsubishi Lancers:
First generation Mitsubishi Lancers were followed by stylish Lancer EX models in 1979. The EX series included, from 1980, a turbocharged 1.8 L model. Stylistically, the boxy, angular look replaced the "coke bottle" look of the previous LAs and LBs. They came with a body style of 4-door sedan. These models look similar to Mitsubishi Mirage.
Lancer Fiore was an extension of both Lancer EX model and Mitsubishi Mirage. The Fiore was often sold as a Lancer in international markets, but also the Mirage Sedan and, with the five-door hatchback model, remained in production for a good part of the 1980s. It was also sold in Australia under the name of Mitsubishi Colt Sedan. Hence Mitsubishi has got two different names in two different parts of the world at the same time for the same model. This was termed as big strategic success for the management at that time.
Third Generation Mitsubishi Lancers:
In 1983, both Mirage and Lancer lines were renewed in a newer way. The Mitsubishi Mirage four-door and Mitsubishi Lancer sedan model became the same concept car. Turbocharged and Fuel injected models were an implicit part of this particular range. To those models in 1985, a station wagon was also added. This model spawned a raised, four wheel drive version. This helped Mitsubishi in a very big way. Often, the Mitsubishi Mirage or Mitsubishi Colt would be the name used on the three-door hatchback, and the Mitsubishi Lancer name used on the remainder. This same model also formed the basis of the original Proton sedan, the Saga, Malaysia's first car.
Some of the variants of body styles in these models are 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan,
5-door hatchback, and 5-door station wagon. This model has got changed after 1987 in the market.
Fourth Generation Mitsubishi Lancers:
In these fourth generation models, more emphasis was put on aero dynamics and other related technological issues. Mitsubishi has invested quite a lot in R & D while designing these fourth generation models.
Inspired by the shape of Gallant, a new model was launched in 1987. This was a more aerodynamic looking Mitsubishi Lancer. Another addition to this fourth generation model was a five-door hatchback. In Australia, all models were sold as the Mitsubishi Lancer. By that time, the Lancer name was shared with the Dodge Lancer sold in North America. The sedan was sold as the Mirage Aspire in Japan.
Performance Models:
Finally Mitsubishi Lancer has also got in to the race for performance. It has got it’s 3 performance variants as Lancer GSR, Lancer Evolution and Lancer Ralliart. Lancer GSR was the model of 1999’s. It has got 1800cc turbocharged engine to differentiate itself from the Evolution.
Lancer Ralliart is the current stop gap between the standard Lancer range and the Evolution. However, Lancer Evolution is still the high performance version of Mitsubishi Lancer.
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