Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Club Attempts Largest Ever Parade of EVOs

On Saturday 12th July, the UK based Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Register will attempt to create a new World Record of having the largest parade of Lancer Evolution cars on-track at any one time. The event will take place at Castle Combe Circuit in Wiltshire, England and will be fully supported by Mitsubishi Motors in the UK. Moreover, a Guinness World Record adjudicator will be in attendance to allow an instant decision on the World Record attempt. Up until now, over 300 Lancer Evolution owners have confirmed that they will take part at the event.

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback & Sportback Ralliart 240Hp Production Versions

Mitsubishi has unveiled the production version of the Geneva Show “Prototype-S” concept, the Lancer Sportback Ralliart that will make its debut along with the rest of the Sportback range and the Lancer Sedan Ralliart at the upcoming Paris Motor Show 2008 that will be held from October 2 (October 4 for the general public) through October 19.

As predicted, the only visible changes between the Prototype-S (see here) and the production Lancer Sportback Ralliart concern some minor details like the stock headlights / tail-lamps. Both sedan and hatchback variants of the Lancer Ralliart that will compete against Subaru’s Impreza WRX models are equipped with a detuned version of the EVO X’s new turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder engine developing an output of 240Hp and 343 Nm (35 kgm) of maximum toque. -Continued

The EVO X has also loaned its Twin Clutch SST automated transmission and full-time 4WD driveline with an Active Center Differential (ACD). Both variants come equipped with upgraded 2-pot caliper front brakes and a larger brake master cylinder.

Apart from the Ralliart edition, the 5-door sport hatchback Lancer will be available in versions powered by 109Hp 1.5-liter or 143Hp 1.8-liter gasoline engines or by a 140Hp 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine

The Lancer Sportback features an "auto-folding function" which enhances luggage compartment convenience through adjustable rear floor height and rear seatbacks that can be tipped forward via a lever located in the luggage compartment. The series is due to be joined by a model powered by Mitsubishi Motors' new diesel engine in spring of 2009.

Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240Hp Hatchback Video

Blending elements from the Concept-Sportback (the overall concept), Lancer Evolution X (the execution) and US-spec Lancer Ralliart (240 Hp 2.0L turbo engine, Twin Clutch gearbox & full-time 4WD drivetrain), the Prototype-S is a pre-production version of the forthcoming Lancer Sportback Ralliart that will be launched later in the year. We’ve already seen the official pictures of the prototype (click here), but this is the first time that we get the chance to see Mitsubishi’s sporty hatchback in motion. You can see the video right after the jump. -Continued

Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240Hp Hatchback Video

Blending elements from the Concept-Sportback (the overall concept), Lancer Evolution X (the execution) and US-spec Lancer Ralliart (240 Hp 2.0L turbo engine, Twin Clutch gearbox & full-time 4WD drivetrain), the Prototype-S is a pre-production version of the forthcoming Lancer Sportback Ralliart that will be launched later in the year. We’ve already seen the official pictures of the prototype (click here), but this is the first time that we get the chance to see Mitsubishi’s sporty hatchback in motion. You can see the video right after the jump. -Continued

Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240Hp Hatchback Video

Blending elements from the Concept-Sportback (the overall concept), Lancer Evolution X (the execution) and US-spec Lancer Ralliart (240 Hp 2.0L turbo engine, Twin Clutch gearbox & full-time 4WD drivetrain), the Prototype-S is a pre-production version of the forthcoming Lancer Sportback Ralliart that will be launched later in the year. We’ve already seen the official pictures of the prototype (click here), but this is the first time that we get the chance to see Mitsubishi’s sporty hatchback in motion. You can see the video right after the jump. -Continued

Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240Hp Hatchback Video

Blending elements from the Concept-Sportback (the overall concept), Lancer Evolution X (the execution) and US-spec Lancer Ralliart (240 Hp 2.0L turbo engine, Twin Clutch gearbox & full-time 4WD drivetrain), the Prototype-S is a pre-production version of the forthcoming Lancer Sportback Ralliart that will be launched later in the year. We’ve already seen the official pictures of the prototype (click here), but this is the first time that we get the chance to see Mitsubishi’s sporty hatchback in motion. You can see the video right after the jump. -Continued

Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240Hp Hatchback Video

Blending elements from the Concept-Sportback (the overall concept), Lancer Evolution X (the execution) and US-spec Lancer Ralliart (240 Hp 2.0L turbo engine, Twin Clutch gearbox & full-time 4WD drivetrain), the Prototype-S is a pre-production version of the forthcoming Lancer Sportback Ralliart that will be launched later in the year. We’ve already seen the official pictures of the prototype (click here), but this is the first time that we get the chance to see Mitsubishi’s sporty hatchback in motion. You can see the video right after the jump. -Continued

Poll: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart vs Subaru Impreza WRX

Impreza vs Lancer; a battle that has been fought on rally stages, dealerships even in internet forums is about to get even worse as Mitsubishi is preparing to launch an attack on the Subaru Impreza WRX hatch. Of course we’re talking about the production version of the “Prototype-S” that was officially unveiled today –see here.

The “Prototype-S” will bear the moniker Lancer Sportback Ralliart when it goes into production during the second half of the year. Mitsubishi’s hatchback is powered by a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine delivering 240 HP and it also gets the same advanced AWD system as the top Lancer. Its AWD Subaru counterpart is equipped with a 224 HP 4-cylinder, turbocharged boxer engine.

There’s no way of knowing which car is better until we get the chance to drive both of them, but it would be interesting to hear your initial thoughts after seeing what Mitsubishi is preparing to offer. Leave us a comment below. (Image edited by Carscoop)

Poll: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart vs Subaru Impreza WRX

Impreza vs Lancer; a battle that has been fought on rally stages, dealerships even in internet forums is about to get even worse as Mitsubishi is preparing to launch an attack on the Subaru Impreza WRX hatch. Of course we’re talking about the production version of the “Prototype-S” that was officially unveiled today –see here.

The “Prototype-S” will bear the moniker Lancer Sportback Ralliart when it goes into production during the second half of the year. Mitsubishi’s hatchback is powered by a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine delivering 240 HP and it also gets the same advanced AWD system as the top Lancer. Its AWD Subaru counterpart is equipped with a 224 HP 4-cylinder, turbocharged boxer engine.

There’s no way of knowing which car is better until we get the chance to drive both of them, but it would be interesting to hear your initial thoughts after seeing what Mitsubishi is preparing to offer. Leave us a comment below. (Image edited by Carscoop)

Poll: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart vs Subaru Impreza WRX

Impreza vs Lancer; a battle that has been fought on rally stages, dealerships even in internet forums is about to get even worse as Mitsubishi is preparing to launch an attack on the Subaru Impreza WRX hatch. Of course we’re talking about the production version of the “Prototype-S” that was officially unveiled today –see here.

The “Prototype-S” will bear the moniker Lancer Sportback Ralliart when it goes into production during the second half of the year. Mitsubishi’s hatchback is powered by a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine delivering 240 HP and it also gets the same advanced AWD system as the top Lancer. Its AWD Subaru counterpart is equipped with a 224 HP 4-cylinder, turbocharged boxer engine.

There’s no way of knowing which car is better until we get the chance to drive both of them, but it would be interesting to hear your initial thoughts after seeing what Mitsubishi is preparing to offer. Leave us a comment below. (Image edited by Carscoop)

Poll: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart vs Subaru Impreza WRX

Impreza vs Lancer; a battle that has been fought on rally stages, dealerships even in internet forums is about to get even worse as Mitsubishi is preparing to launch an attack on the Subaru Impreza WRX hatch. Of course we’re talking about the production version of the “Prototype-S” that was officially unveiled today –see here.

The “Prototype-S” will bear the moniker Lancer Sportback Ralliart when it goes into production during the second half of the year. Mitsubishi’s hatchback is powered by a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine delivering 240 HP and it also gets the same advanced AWD system as the top Lancer. Its AWD Subaru counterpart is equipped with a 224 HP 4-cylinder, turbocharged boxer engine.

There’s no way of knowing which car is better until we get the chance to drive both of them, but it would be interesting to hear your initial thoughts after seeing what Mitsubishi is preparing to offer. Leave us a comment below. (Image edited by Carscoop)

Poll: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart vs Subaru Impreza WRX

Impreza vs Lancer; a battle that has been fought on rally stages, dealerships even in internet forums is about to get even worse as Mitsubishi is preparing to launch an attack on the Subaru Impreza WRX hatch. Of course we’re talking about the production version of the “Prototype-S” that was officially unveiled today –see here.

The “Prototype-S” will bear the moniker Lancer Sportback Ralliart when it goes into production during the second half of the year. Mitsubishi’s hatchback is powered by a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine delivering 240 HP and it also gets the same advanced AWD system as the top Lancer. Its AWD Subaru counterpart is equipped with a 224 HP 4-cylinder, turbocharged boxer engine.

There’s no way of knowing which car is better until we get the chance to drive both of them, but it would be interesting to hear your initial thoughts after seeing what Mitsubishi is preparing to offer. Leave us a comment below. (Image edited by Carscoop)

Geneva Preview: Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240HP Officially Revealed

Ahead of its global unveiling on 4th March at the Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi now reveals official images of the Prototype-S or in other words, the pre-production version of the Lancer Sportback (5door hatchback) that's expected to go on sale in Europe this summer.

More importantly, the Prototype-S previews the Lancer Sportback Ralliart that like its American cousin, is equipped with a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, developing a maximum output of 240 PS and 35 kgm of torque. The power unit is combined with the EVO X’s Twin Clutch SST automated manual transmission and full-time 4WD driveline with an Active Center Differential (ACD).

The Lancer Sportback Ralliart will compete head on with the Subaru Impreza WRX when it start’s its European career later this year. As for the rest of the Sportback range, Mitsubishi believes that this 5-door hatchback variant of the new Lancer family will be the most important of all in Europe, representing for example, a whopping 80% of the forecasted Lancer volume in the UK. –High-re image gallery after the jump

Prototype-S specification

• Length (mm)-4,585
• Width (mm)-1,760
• Height (mm)-1,480
• Wheelbase (mm)-2,635
• F/R track (mm)-1,530/1,530
• Occupants-5
• Engine-2L MIVEC 4-cylinder DOHC with intercooler/turbocharger
• Max. output-177 kW (240ps)
• Max. toque-343 Nm (35kgm)
• Driveline-Full-time 4WD (with ACD)
• Transmission-Twin Clutch SST
• Tires-215/45R19

Geneva Preview: Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240HP Officially Revealed

Ahead of its global unveiling on 4th March at the Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi now reveals official images of the Prototype-S or in other words, the pre-production version of the Lancer Sportback (5door hatchback) that's expected to go on sale in Europe this summer.

More importantly, the Prototype-S previews the Lancer Sportback Ralliart that like its American cousin, is equipped with a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, developing a maximum output of 240 PS and 35 kgm of torque. The power unit is combined with the EVO X’s Twin Clutch SST automated manual transmission and full-time 4WD driveline with an Active Center Differential (ACD).

The Lancer Sportback Ralliart will compete head on with the Subaru Impreza WRX when it start’s its European career later this year. As for the rest of the Sportback range, Mitsubishi believes that this 5-door hatchback variant of the new Lancer family will be the most important of all in Europe, representing for example, a whopping 80% of the forecasted Lancer volume in the UK. –High-re image gallery after the jump

Prototype-S specification

• Length (mm)-4,585
• Width (mm)-1,760
• Height (mm)-1,480
• Wheelbase (mm)-2,635
• F/R track (mm)-1,530/1,530
• Occupants-5
• Engine-2L MIVEC 4-cylinder DOHC with intercooler/turbocharger
• Max. output-177 kW (240ps)
• Max. toque-343 Nm (35kgm)
• Driveline-Full-time 4WD (with ACD)
• Transmission-Twin Clutch SST
• Tires-215/45R19

Geneva Preview: Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240HP Officially Revealed

Ahead of its global unveiling on 4th March at the Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi now reveals official images of the Prototype-S or in other words, the pre-production version of the Lancer Sportback (5door hatchback) that's expected to go on sale in Europe this summer.

More importantly, the Prototype-S previews the Lancer Sportback Ralliart that like its American cousin, is equipped with a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, developing a maximum output of 240 PS and 35 kgm of torque. The power unit is combined with the EVO X’s Twin Clutch SST automated manual transmission and full-time 4WD driveline with an Active Center Differential (ACD).

The Lancer Sportback Ralliart will compete head on with the Subaru Impreza WRX when it start’s its European career later this year. As for the rest of the Sportback range, Mitsubishi believes that this 5-door hatchback variant of the new Lancer family will be the most important of all in Europe, representing for example, a whopping 80% of the forecasted Lancer volume in the UK. –High-re image gallery after the jump

Prototype-S specification

• Length (mm)-4,585
• Width (mm)-1,760
• Height (mm)-1,480
• Wheelbase (mm)-2,635
• F/R track (mm)-1,530/1,530
• Occupants-5
• Engine-2L MIVEC 4-cylinder DOHC with intercooler/turbocharger
• Max. output-177 kW (240ps)
• Max. toque-343 Nm (35kgm)
• Driveline-Full-time 4WD (with ACD)
• Transmission-Twin Clutch SST
• Tires-215/45R19

Geneva Preview: Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S 240HP Officially Revealed

Ahead of its global unveiling on 4th March at the Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi now reveals official images of the Prototype-S or in other words, the pre-production version of the Lancer Sportback (5door hatchback) that's expected to go on sale in Europe this summer.

More importantly, the Prototype-S previews the Lancer Sportback Ralliart that like its American cousin, is equipped with a de-tuned version of the EVO X’s 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, developing a maximum output of 240 PS and 35 kgm of torque. The power unit is combined with the EVO X’s Twin Clutch SST automated manual transmission and full-time 4WD driveline with an Active Center Differential (ACD).

The Lancer Sportback Ralliart will compete head on with the Subaru Impreza WRX when it start’s its European career later this year. As for the rest of the Sportback range, Mitsubishi believes that this 5-door hatchback variant of the new Lancer family will be the most important of all in Europe, representing for example, a whopping 80% of the forecasted Lancer volume in the UK. –High-re image gallery after the jump

Prototype-S specification

• Length (mm)-4,585
• Width (mm)-1,760
• Height (mm)-1,480
• Wheelbase (mm)-2,635
• F/R track (mm)-1,530/1,530
• Occupants-5
• Engine-2L MIVEC 4-cylinder DOHC with intercooler/turbocharger
• Max. output-177 kW (240ps)
• Max. toque-343 Nm (35kgm)
• Driveline-Full-time 4WD (with ACD)
• Transmission-Twin Clutch SST
• Tires-215/45R19