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: Evo X FQ-400 reviewed


Jackygor
05-24-2009, 01:23 AM
http://www.carenthusiast.com/reviews/article/3541/-/2009-Mitsubishi-Lancer+Evolution+X+FQ-400/First+drive.html

http://www.carenthusiast.co.uk/mitsubishi/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_fq-400_2009_078.jpg

http://www.carenthusiast.co.uk/mitsubishi/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_fq-400_2009_016.jpg

http://www.carenthusiast.co.uk/mitsubishi/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_fq-400_2009_035.jpg

http://www.carenthusiast.co.uk/mitsubishi/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_fq-400_2009_130.jpg

http://www.carenthusiast.co.uk/mitsubishi/mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x_fq-400_2009_137.jpg

The upgrades...

Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 parts list:

* Custom built Garrett GT Dual Ball bearing Turbocharger
* Owen Developments custom manufactured cast Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold and Exhaust Elbow
* Omega Forged Pistons
* HKS Forged Con Rods
* HKS 680cc Injectors
* Zytec ITP116 High Pressure Fuel Pump
* HKS 1.6 mm Steel Head Gasket
* Motec M800 OEM ECU
* HKS Iridium Spark Plugs
* Jan Speed High Flow Sports Cat
* Alcon competition derived 240 mm high clamp mode, heavy duty clutch complete with Cera-metallic 6 paddle sprung centred drive plate
* HKS High Strength Head and Big End Bolts
* Alcon Mono6 Brake Kit incorporating Monobloc 6 pot road caliper with 343 mm curved vein Disc on a Aluminium mounting bell assembly with Ferodo DS2500 brake pads
* Ralliart Aero Mirrors
* Carbon Fibre Front Lip Spoiler
* Carbon Fibre "Sharks Tooth" Rear Vortex Generator
* PIAA High Performance Light and Wiper Upgrade
* Gloss Black Team Dynamics Lightweight Alloy Wheels
* Driver Training Course

AVS_Racing
05-24-2009, 01:35 AM
still not available in NA so not care

TOPEC
05-24-2009, 02:14 AM
does it really need a motec ecu???

asian_XL
05-24-2009, 02:49 AM
faster than GTR?

!Aznboi128
05-24-2009, 08:15 AM
ummm awesome

ilvtofu
05-24-2009, 08:19 AM
How much does this thing sell for in the UK?
Not digging the CF lip

tofu1413
05-24-2009, 09:41 AM
didnt clarkson already test it..?? where it ran donuts around the GRB STi..?? T_T

124Y
05-24-2009, 09:51 AM
Wow... I read somewhere that its 0-60 time is 3.5 sec. Same as the GT-Rs.
Wish my Evo is this fast...

SpoonR
05-24-2009, 09:52 AM
How much does this thing sell for in the UK?
Not digging the CF lip

http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=11303685

Sounds like £50,000 For that money rather get a M3 or a used Porsche.

Timpo
05-24-2009, 10:24 AM
EVO FQs have only been available in UK for several years. I wonder why.

fetched
05-24-2009, 11:07 AM
the seats look amazing. Recaro ftw

ToyotaPowah
05-24-2009, 11:36 AM
That looks awesome. I love the pic of the engine bay.

unit
05-24-2009, 01:32 PM
nice pics

ilvtofu
05-24-2009, 01:36 PM
I think clarkson tested a 360 and not the 400

CP9A-EVO
05-24-2009, 02:02 PM
The parts list is for Evo 8, not 10?

Timpo
05-24-2009, 02:11 PM
I think clarkson tested a 360 and not the 400

I'm sure it was 400...one that he beat murcielago right?

Timpo
05-24-2009, 02:12 PM
FQ400 EVO 9(or 8?), not 10 tho...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-QpiNl1SRo

laureate
05-24-2009, 02:34 PM
does it still have plastic pedals?

shenmecar
05-24-2009, 08:59 PM
FQ400 EVO 9(or 8?), not 10 tho...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-QpiNl1SRo

its a 9 i think, and yes its faster than a murcielago!

Leopold Stotch
05-24-2009, 09:22 PM
EVO FQs have only been available in UK for several years. I wonder why.

i think they're tuned there, that's why

tofu1413
05-24-2009, 09:33 PM
I think clarkson tested a 360 and not the 400

i think you're right.. my bad.




timpo// the FQ400 he tested was the evo 9

RabidRat
05-25-2009, 01:31 AM
* Driver Training Course


purchase of the vehicle comes with driver training? that's really cool!

woob
05-25-2009, 01:09 PM
its a 9 i think, and yes its faster than a murcielago!

he says right at the start of the video (0:05ish) "This is a Mitsubishi Evo 8"

Elder_MMHS
05-25-2009, 01:24 PM
Nice pics, but didn't find the review itself too interesting or informative.

you
05-25-2009, 01:42 PM
does it still have plastic pedals?

would like to know as well