The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, also
known as the Evo is
a high performance sports cars manufactured by Mitsubishi motors that is based
on the normal lancer.
There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each
model is most commonly a Roman Numeral.
All use two litre, turbocharged engines and all wheel drive. systems.
The Evolution was
originally intended only for Japanese markets, but demand on the ''grey import'' market led
the Evolution series to be offered through Ralliart dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in
various European markets from around 1998. Mitsubishi decided to export the
eighth generation Evolution to the United States in 2003 after witnessing the
success Subaru had in that market with their
long-time direct rival, theSubaru Impreza WRX STi.
Japanese-spec cars
were limited by a gentlemen's agreement to advertise no more than 280 PS
(206 kW; 276 hp), a mark already reached by Evolution IV. Therefore,
each subsequent version has unofficially evolved above the advertised power
figures, with the Japanese-spec Evolution IX reaching an alleged output of
around 321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp). Various versions available in
other markets, particularly the UK, have official power outputs up to
446 PS (328 kW; 440 hp).
- erfan
- erfan
No comments:
Post a Comment