I was talking to my mate the other day about favourite "realistic" (in terms of price) cars. I said that mine was the Mitsibushi Evo VIII. He then went on to say that the Evo V was a better car as it was lighter and more powerful. I don't believe this as I find it difficult to understand why a manufacture would make its homologation car for the WRC heavier and slower than the car three generations before it. Just wondered if anyone knows anything about this and can confirm whether what he is saying is true or not.

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don't know too much about the evo's but the galant vr-4 is a pretty bad ass ride as well. you just can't buy it here in the states. there's a guy doning the first evo viii head swap into a v6 galant as we speak though so that should be pretty cool.

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M3 will always be the car for me.

which would be faster / quicker??

EVO's only have a 2.0l or something like that dont they??

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Originally posted by UglyDave M3 will always be the car for me. which would be faster / quicker?? EVO's only have a 2.0l or something like that dont they??

i beleive it's a 3.0l based off of the 6g72 block same as the block in the galant, eclipse, sebring and stratus but with dohc.

*edit* i was wrong it is 2.0l

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OMG I love Evo's! Good God, such magnificent cars! *drool*

My ex had one... We used to race all the suckers that pulled up next to us. Such powerful cars! And so beautiful!


LANCER EVOLUTION


Engine Type: Inline-4

Engine Block: Cast Iron

Cylinder Head: Aluminum Alloy

Displacement (liters): 2.0

Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net): 271@6500

Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 273@3500

Redline (rpm): 7000

Bore and Stroke (mm): 85.0 x 88.0

Compression Ratio: 8.8:1

Valvetrain: DOHC 16-Valve

Valve Cover: Magnesium

4-Wheel Ventilated BREMBO™ Disc Brakes with Aluminium Caliper Housings:

Fuel System: ECI-MULTI Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Oil Type: 100% Fully Synthetic Oil Required

Turbocharger Type: Twin Scroll Turbine

Top Speed: 157 MPH







Beautiful car! *drool* But it doesn't compare to my one true love.... the Skyline!

Base Price: $89,500
Vehicle type: 2-door 2-passenger coupe: front-engine, all-wheel-drive

Powertrain:
2.6-liter DOHC 24-valve In-Line 6 twin-turbocharged with Intercooler
280 Horsepower @ 6800 rpm
293 Ib-ft of Torque @ 4400 rpm
6-speed sequential transmission

Performance:
Acceleration 0-30 mph: 1.7 seconds
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds
Acceleration 0-80 mph: N/A
Acceleration 0-100 mph: 12.7 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.7 seconds
Top Speed: 112 mph(Electronically Limited in Japan. Should be about 180mph if chip is taken off)

Suspension:
Front: Double wishbone/multilink
Rear: Double wishbone/multilink

Wheels:
Front: N/A
Rear: N/A

Tires:
Front: 245/40ZR18
Rear: 245/40ZR18

Brakes:
Front: Brembro Vented Discs (4-piston calipers)
Rear: Brembro Vented Discs (2-piston calipers)
ABS: standard

Misc:
Wheelbase: 104.9 inches
Length: 181.1 inches
Width: 70.3 inches
Height: 53.5 inches
Base curb weight: 3395 pounds
Steering: N/A






*edited post*

*edited again for lancer pics*

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Last edited by squirrelly on Dec-03-2003 at 23:48

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Originally posted by anuneventrade OMG I love Evo's! Good God, such magnificent cars! *drool* My ex had one... We used to race all the suckers that pulled up next to us. Such powerful cars! And so beautiful! It's up there on my fav cars list, but it's nothing compared to my *beloved* skyline.

skylines are bad ass but i think the sylvia is just as cool.

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Originally posted by anuneventrade OMG I love Evo's! Good God, such magnificent cars! *drool* *edited post*

i love you

i really do!

But, is the Evo V lighter and faster than the Evo VIII?

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Originally posted by UglyDave i love you i really do!

hahahhaa, why?

BTW,that info up there is for the evo VIII, let me grab the info for the fifth.

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Evo V

Price: $--,---
Miles Per Gallon: --/-- mpg
Curb Weight: 2998 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/AWD
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Engine
Type: Turbocharged Inline-4
Displacement: 1997 cc
Horsepower: 276 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 275 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Redline: ---- rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 5.0 sec
0-100 mph: 12.9 sec
Quarter Mile: 13.1 sec @ 101 mph
Skidpad: .95g
Top Speed: 140 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 123 ft
Slalom Speed: 65.8 mph


Well, horsepower is better in the V, but the top speed is better in the Viii... It's a tight one btwn the torque... GSR(6M/T): Total only 3kg heavier with making details parts lighter
RS(5M/T): Even with ACD fitted, Front helical LSD (standard), the overall design is approx.19kg lighter than Evo 7 with manufacture option (ACD etc)





*edit* So no, I don't think the V is lighter than the VIII. Absolutely not. Why would they make a newer version heavier? It doesn't make sense.

Hard to believe I'm a girl eh?

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So did you show up your friend?

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EVO 4 + EVO 7 are my faves. They're just... so great =D