Traction and handling
Guaranteeing all of the FQ-four hundred's energy is put to good use is Mitsubishi's subtle Tremendous-All Wheel Management (S-AWC) 4-wheel-drive system which appropriates power to the wheels that may best use it, giving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 quite sensational cross-nation performance.
The S-AWC system combines quite a few digital programs that each improve the FQ-four hundred's efficiency and safety, with Lively Stability Control and Lively Centre Differential, Energetic Yaw Management and Sport ABS giving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 unbelievable cornering capability, traction and grip. Depending on the situations the driver can choose the most appropriate set-up for the S-AWC system, three selections - Tarmac, Gravel and Snow - being offered via the wheel-mounted button and displayed within the central instrument binnacle.
Cornering stability
Growing the FQ-400's cornering means even further over its FQ kin is a wider monitor and lowered suspension that includes Eibach springs and Bilstein Shock Absorbers. Light-weight 18-inch, nine spoke alloy wheels fitted with Toyo Proxes R1R tyres improve the FQ-four hundred's grip, giving it sharper cornering response on the street and extra incisive steering. The enhanced agility and efficiency is backed by a revised braking system which makes use of aerospace grade aluminium alloys and floating sealed discs grabbed by high performance pads.To achieve the unbelievable 403bhp from just 2.0-litres Mitsubishi has needed to considerably revise the FQ-400's advanced powerplant. Motorsport specification excessive-move gas injectors are fitted to the aluminium cylinder head and a brand new hybrid turbocharger can be fitted. The upper specification turbocharger options low-friction bearings, a high temperature turbine and strengthened thrust bearing to increase response and reduce turbo lag. Feeding the turbocharger cooled air, enhancing its performance and effectivity, is an enhanced intercooler, while the exhaust's gasses circulate from the engine via a 3-inch diameter excessive move stainless-steel piping and catalytic convertor earlier than exiting through a centrally positioned exhaust.
Mitsubishi has remapped the Engine Management Unit (ECU) extensively with over 500 hours of improvement time to allow its 2.zero-litre turbocharged engine to not just produce its exceptional output however to do so with wonderful driveability. The FQ-four hundred's acceleration is sensational, it pulling hard via the gears regardless of engine revs. With peak torque of 387lb.ft on offer from just three,500rpm, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 is simply as in a position to trickle by city visitors as it is taking a rally special stage.
A 'nod' to the Evo VI
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-four hundred appears to be like each bit the rally refugee too, giving a strong 'nod' to the styling cues of the legendary Evolution VI, and builds on the already aggressive model of its Lancer Evolution X FQ relatives.
A closely vented bonnet helps warmth escape from the FQ-400's turbocharged engine and a brand new light-weight composite entrance bumper incorporating Mitsubishi's trademark 'Jet Fighter' grille features carbon-fibre elements on its leading edges. Extra lighting and Excessive Depth Discharge (HID) lights mark out the FQ-400's nostril, its added aggressiveness additional enhanced by a 30mm drop in entrance experience height. Composite facet skirts, a re-styled rear bumper with a carbon fibre diffuser, a rear wing incorporating a gurney strip and a roof-mounted 'Vortex Generator' all help handle airflow and cooling.
Behind the 18-inch light-weight, 9 spoke alloy wheels it's possible to see the Alcon brakes on the front, while the Toyo Proxes R1R tyres underline the FQ-four hundred's potency with their aggressive 'cut slick' tread pattern. Inside, the motive force is held tightly against the FQ-400's sensational accelerative, braking and cornering forces in Recaro bucket sports seats, the range-topping Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X additionally gaining an FQ-400 liveried handbrake deal with and carbon fibre gearknob.
No compromise
Regardless of its apparent focus the FQ-four hundred's suspension affords compliance because of the Eibach Springs and Bilstein Shock Absorbers, the FQ-400's usefulness as a daily driver not compromised overly thanks to Mitsubishi's chassis tuning. The stiff bodywork not only supplies an exceptionally inflexible platform for the suspension to work, however wonderful crash-worthiness, the Lancer Evolution X attaining a five-star score in Euro NCAP's unbiased crash tests. The FQ-400's S-AWC and its included stability, traction and braking systems helping avoid an accident within the first place. Even so there's reassurance of seven airbags, seat belt pretensioners and ISO Fix little one seating all included in its commonplace specification.
Fully loaded
Normal tools for the range-topping Lancer Evolution X model is complete, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 coming with Bluetooth hands-free telephone connection, a CD-tuner with 30 Gig laborious drive, DVD satellite navigation and privacy glass. Convenience features like distant central locking, automatic headlamps and windscreen wipers enhance the FQ-four hundred's ease of use, the massive efficiency it presents not coming on the expense of usefulness. Like its Lancer Evolution X kin it options comfy seating for five in addition to a usefully sized boot, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 bringing all the comfort of the standard saloon car it is based upon - but with explosive efficiency potential.
Setting the standard
Standard it is not although, as an alternative the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-four hundred is a normal setter, with performance that is the measure of any rival and many exotic sports and supercars costing many multiples of its £forty nine,999 checklist price. Out there from June 2009, the FQ-four hundred is roofed by a three year / 36,000 mile warranty
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