Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII ~ Cars

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

The Mitsubishi Evolution VIII is a high-performance sedan powered by a potent 2.0L turbocharged engine. The Evolution VIII was introduced to the North American market in 2004 and was the first incarnation of the Evolution lineup to be offered for sale on American soil. The introduction of the Evolution was met with considerable excitement among automotive enthusiasts. The Mitsubishi Evolution lineup of vehicles has a phenomenal reputation of competitiveness in rally, drag, and road racing. The versatility of the Evolution is likely what attracts so many enthusiasts from so many different backgrounds to this one vehicle.

The Mitsubishi Evolution VIII features a front engine, all-wheel drive layout with power coming from a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 cylinder engine. Horsepower is factory rated at 271 HP, but it has been suggested that actual output may be slightly higher. Whatever the factory horsepower output, it has been demonstrated that the Evolution’s turbocharged engine is capable of producing far greater than factory horsepower with the assistance of a few choice products from the aftermarket. Intakes, exhausts, upgraded turbos, and tuning have shown impressive gains on Evolutions. Upgrades to the fuel and cooling systems can serve as foundations for even larger gains.

The suspension on the Evolution VIII is comprised of MacPherson struts on the front and a multi-link design in the rear. With the assistance of all-wheel drive traction, the Evolution has proven itself a very capable handling machine on just about every surface imaginable. Further improvements can be made to the Evolution suspension with upgrades from the aftermarket. Popular suspension upgrades include shocks, springs, coilovers and sway bars.

SPECIFICATIONS Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

Base Price $ 28,987
Price As Tested $ 30,812
Engine Type dual overhead cam 16-valve turbocharged
and intercooled inline 4-cylinder Engine Size 2.0 liters / 122 cu. in.
Horsepower 271 @ 6500 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 273 @ 3500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Wheelbase / Length 103.3 in. / x in.
Curb Weight 3298 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower 12.2
Fuel Capacity 14 gal.
Fuel Requirement 91 octane unleaded premium gasoline
Tires P235/45 ZR17 Yokohama ADVAN A-046
Brakes, front/rear vented disc, 4-piston calipers / vented disc, 2-piston calipers, antilock standard
Suspension, front/rear independent inverted MacPherson strut / independent multilink
Drivetrain front engine, all-wheel drive

PERFORMANCE
EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon city / highway / observed 18 / 26 / 19
0 to 60 mph 5 sec

OPTIONS AND CHARGES
Power glass sunroof $ 750
Carbon-fiber spoiler $ 480
Destination charge $ 595

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