Evolution X FQ400 gets the green light

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Evolution X FQ400 gets the green light

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Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 gets the green light

It was only a matter of time before Mitsubishi's British engineers tired of relentlessly beating the FQ300 and FQ360 versions of their homegrown Evos. So it's no surprise that after a 400-hp version of the Evo X successfully campaigned in the Britcar Championship, Mitsubishi finally gave the go-ahead to its crack team of in-house tweakers to produce a road going version for public consumption. The FQ400 is on its way.

If the Mitsu team holds true to the original ADR Motorsport-developed Evo, expect a new turbocharger, exhaust manifold and fuel system, along with a reworked ECU to make use of the extra boost and petrol. Naturally, output will be related to the FQ400's name, with 400hp being delivered to all four wheels through a manual gearbox. A top speed of 170 mph and a 0-60 time of around 3.5 seconds shouldn't be too hard to achieve, and with a reworked suspension, upgraded brakes and some aerodynamic enhancements, Lambo owners should think twice before cutting the FQ400 off at their first track day at Silverstone. Pricing hasn't been released yet, but expect the Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 to crest the £45,000 mark when it goes on sale next year in the UK.
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Mr Kleen wrote:Pricing hasn't been released yet, but expect the Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ400 to crest the £45,000 mark when it goes on sale next year in the UK.
That's $77,500 to us stateside folks. (not that we'll ever get see it.

While I love those cars, 400 hp is only around 320 whp.
Most stage 2 STIs and EVOs can get close to that with just some bolt-ons and a tune for about $2,000.
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I still love the torque over the HP....It sounds like a pretty cool car, but I personally would never get one...too pricey...LOL...

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Nice idea, not so nice pricetag.

Pass.

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FQ-400: the Stage II Evo for the non-do-it-yourself-er.

*Prices include parts and labor
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complacent wrote:Nice idea, not so nice pricetag.

Pass.

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I concur.

legasleeper wrote:FQ-400: the Stage II Evo for the non-do-it-yourself-er.

*Prices include parts and labor
Yes, shipping is $1 but they didn't tell you how much handling would cost :wink:
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no, I don't live in England. no, I don't have the cash to buy one. no, I wouldn't if I did and I did. but I do think it's cool that something like this sees the light of day direct from a manufacturer. :P
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