Evo X

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The highlight of Mitsu's show stand will be Concept-X, which is basically the next-generation Lancer Evolution. Concept-X is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four mated to a clutchless six-speed auto-manual transmission controlled by paddle shifters mounted on the steering column.

The frame has been significantly stiffened, while the use of aluminum in the hood, trunk lid, fenders, roof and front and rear door panels reduces weight. Reducing weight in the roof and upper parts of the body helps lower the center of gravity, while weight reduction in the doors, engine hood, and trunk reduces the moment of inertia for better steerability.

Suspension is MacPherson strut at the front and a multi-link at the rear.

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Well, it appears Mitsu has gone totally Mad Max the tenth time around. I think this is a good looking car, but I'm not sure I would want to be the guy parking it in the company garage. It sure has a lot of aluminum body panels, which is nice. Hope the auto tranny is either optional or doesn't make it into production.

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That car fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch.

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Originally Posted by tailchaser

That car fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch.

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Looks better than the '06 STi... and it's a hell of a lot better looking than the '06 Eclipse. Now that's a big, ugly, heavy boulevard cruiser.

Hope the paddle-shifted slushbox gets dumped in favor of a real sequential manual or a conventional gearbox, though.

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Originally Posted by altiain

Looks better than the '06 STi... and it's a hell of a lot better looking than the '06 Eclipse. Now that's a big, ugly, heavy boulevard cruiser.

Hope the paddle-shifted slushbox gets dumped in favor of a real sequential manual or a conventional gearbox, though.

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I actually like the Eclipse, but I would want to stealth the Evo by replacing that hood, bumper, and grill with whatever tame OEM version comes with the standard lancer.

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Originally Posted by altiain

Looks better than the '06 STi...

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Agreed...

That nose looks like some of the new dodge stuff coming out. Not great, but lord knows there are alot of cars that dont look good until you see them in person.

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Originally Posted by Majik

That nose looks like some of the new dodge stuff coming out.

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That's the first thing I thought of too. Reminds me of a new Charger that got smashed on both ends.

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