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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo will show off in U.S.
Tokyo, - If it runs smoothly, MMC plans will market this variant in the summer of 2013 and sold only version of the highway, not like the Lancer Evo variants that provide for the race. Mirage Evo is expected to compete in the market with Fiat Abarth 500, Renult Twingo RS and fellow newcomer V GT Up! in the European market.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has developed a variant spelled Evolution (Evo) on the Lancer and so far sales have entered the generation Evolution X. Even in the arena of the world rally, Lancer Evo was incised through the achievements of generations II and III by a rally driver Tommi Makkinen. This time, try using a model of Mitsubishi Mirage.
The concept of development of MMC in the run just like the Lancer Mirage, namely the differences seen in the exterior and engine performance. Despite the cardiac pacemaker keeps the 3-cylinder engine, but its capacity is increased so that a 1.2-liter 1.5-liter, plus a turbocharger, the resulting maximum power of 150 PS.
Made lighter body weight to 900 kg. That way, the acceleration and maximum speed can be achieved because it has the power to weight ratio (power-to-weight-ratio) is optimal.
As a differentiator in terms of appearance, the external design is modified by taking inspiration style race cars that have been applied to the Lancer Evo. Aggressive bumper with some of the vent will be installed at the front and back complete with the addition of body kit. Hood also use loopholes to get rid of the heat engine room. Rim is replaced with a larger size.
In order to gain traction and good stability, suspension with a more rigid exchange. Meanwhile, to compensate for the increased power, the brake system is also adapted to be able to reduce the rate of well.