Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wins 2006 All-Stars Award

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wins 2006 All-Stars Award

Mitsubishi Motor Hits Prestigious Automobile Magazine List for Second Consecutive Year

CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 5 -- AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE announced today that the ninth generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution received the prestigious AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE 2006 All-Stars Award -- the second consecutive year the Evo nameplate has won this honor. The Evo will be featured as one of only six winning vehicles in the January 2006 issue of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, scheduled to hit newsstands on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005. This year's All-Stars slots were reduced from nine to six, making the competition even more challenging.

"The Lancer Evolution exemplifies a key aspect of the core DNA of the Mitsubishi Motors brand -- performance -- so it is no surprise that it has been awarded AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE'S 2006 All-Stars Award," said Dave Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America. "We are thrilled and honored that the staff of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE continues to recognize the Evo as a class-leading model, not to mention a benchmark for all performance cars."

Every year, AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE's entire staff, including worldwide contributors, gathers for a week to test drive and identify the year's best vehicles. This year, the staff went to Southeastern Ohio to push the limits of the vehicles along 50-mile stretches, driving competitive-class vehicles back-to-back. The staff selected the six most impressive vehicles as AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE 2006 All-Stars.

"The Lancer Evolution is a quintessential, award-winning vehicle that continues to turn the heads of our staff, not to mention car enthusiasts," said AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Editor-in-Chief Jean M. Jennings. "The Evo competes with the world's best performance cars by offering top-notch engineering and handling at a reasonable price. It is truly one of the most amazing performance vehicles on the road today."

The Lancer Evo continues its winning streak with this award, in addition to being awarded AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE's All-Stars Award in 2005 and Automobile of the Year in 2004. Additionally, Sport Compact Car magazine named the Evo one of the Eight Great Rides in 2005 and 2004, Car of the Year in 2005 and 2004, and the number one choice among the 100 Best Sport Compact Cars of All Time in 2004.

Built on Mitsubishi's historic rally championship legacy, the 2006 Lancer Evolution represents the ninth generation of this high performance four-door sedan that continues to evolve with significant performance, rally styling and useful driver enhancements -- raising the adrenaline of driving enthusiasts at every turn.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States and Canada. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 570 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX - May 2005

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX

Japanese love a good obento, which is a select assortment of traditional delicacies served in a bento box, a compartmentalized tray with high walls to prevent intermingling of foodstuffs. Perhaps that's why you can't buy the same feisty Mitsubishi Colt Turbo hatchback in both Europe and Japan, or the nifty six-passenger Mitsubishi Grandis wagon in the U.S. Intermingling has risky consequences. It's bad obento.

At least there's the Lancer Evolution, which Mitsubishi spreads like sinus-clearing wasabi across the world to spice up its lackluster image. For 2006, the Lancer Evolution's generational odometer rolls over from the current Evo VIII, on sale since 2003, to the Evo IX. Accordingly, this rigid, noisy, spartan, all-wheel-drive son-of-a-rally-car gets new front and rear bumpers, aero tweaks, nattier seats, and lighter alloy wheels. And along with that it gets a 10-hp boost to 286, mostly from a new-to-Evo variable-valve-timing system.

Timing is everything, as we discovered with our own test gear strapped onto a six-speed Evo IX MR at Mitsubishi's Okazaki track. It's a postage stamp of grass and asphalt ribbons enveloped by the dense suburbs near Nagoya, Japan, and home to Evo development since the Evo II in 1992. With the Evo IX MR, we saw 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.4 seconds at 104 mph, the fleetest sprinting we've garnered from any stock Evo.

Oh, but you were expecting more than new bumpers and 10 added horses for the Evo IX? The name is "Evolution," after all, and it is indeed evolving toward an all-new Evo X set to arrive late in 2007. That would be shortly after the debut of a redesigned Lancer sedan on a new platform dubbed GS.

Meanwhile, be content with the same three Evo flavors as before-the trim-stripped RS and the base Evo, both with five-speed manuals, plus the six-speed Evo MR with Bilstein shocks and forged BBS wheels. We're told to expect a $500 bump of the current base prices (starting at $29,074 for the RS) when pricing is announced for the September on-sale date.

Inside are aluminum pedals (except in the RS) and redesigned seats. A faux-carbon-fiber panel adorns the dash. Cloth is gone; pseudo-suede center panels are now bordered by leather bolsters. All-leather seats are an option.

Outside, a new front bumper fights aerodynamic lift with an available chin spoiler that increases the low-pressure zone under the nose. Two oval nostrils in the bumper help the intercooler by ramming fresh air around its input and output pipes. In back, the carbon-fiber airfoil can be had with a Gurney flap, a thin wing extension that increases downforce to the rear.

It's about a more stable stance and better steering response above 90 mph, says Hiroshi Fujii, or "Dr. Evo," the leader of the 100-man Evo development team. The good doctor knows more than a few things. Around Okazaki's high-speed oval with its stomach-plunging 45-degree banks, the Evo indeed tracked securely with reliable helm control. The throttle responds more quickly, but the real fireworks still happen after the needle swings past 3000 rpm.

An old devil with one new horn is the iron-block turbocharged 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve inline four known as the 4G63. Upstairs, the intake cam now spins with an adjuster that advances or retards the cam as needed for best power. Unlike MIVEC in the Galant, Outlander, and Lancer Ralliart, the Evo's system adjusts only valve timing, not lift. The Evo IX's larger turbo-impeller housing supplies an easier pathway for exhaust gas, shrinking turbo lag by five percent, claims the quick-smiling Dr. Evo. Peak boost pressures actually drop slightly even as torque rises from 286 pound-feet at 3500 rpm to 289. Other changes: new piston oil rings to cut oil burning by 10 percent and a stouter nylon-reinforced timing belt.

The Evo keeps its driveline, so U.S.-bound cars still churn all four wheels without the help of Japan's active-yaw differentials. New Enkei aluminum wheels shed 3.3 pounds each over the old rims, but the Evo's suspension and steering remain otherwise unchanged. Hence, expect skidpad performance to stay in the low-0.90-g range, steering feel and body control in the rapturous range.

Yes, there will be an Evo X, insist the company execs milling around at Okazaki, even though Mitsubishi Motors has lost almost $9 billion over the past five years and was hemorrhaging at the rate of $12.5 million per day back in February, according to Automotive News. Mitsubishi sold a piddling 12,500 Evos worldwide last year (4497 of them in the U.S.), but it's a profitable business, says Hideyuki Iwata, Mitsubishi's product manager for the Lancer line. Besides, he adds, Mitsubishi dealers routinely accept a Porsche or Mercedes in trade for an Evo. That's a brand polisher for a company chin-deep in tarnish.

But where will the Evolution evolve next? "A wider power range, a softer ride, and quieter. This is our direction," Iwata says. Then he points to a Mitsubishi-owned Volkswagen R32 fitted with VW's silky-shifting Direct Shift Gearbox and asks, "What do you think of this transmission? It is very interesting to us." To some people, an Evo with paddle shifters and a mellow ride, an Evo that doesn't explode forward at 3000 rpm but merely wafts to higher velocities like a piano pushed off a skyscraper-well, that's just no Evo at all.

But we'll worry about that later.

2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IX MR
Vehicle type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Estimated price as tested: $35,700 (estimated base price: $35,700)
Engine type: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 122 cu in, 1997cc
Power (SAE net): 286 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 289 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 103.3 in
Length/width/height: 178.5/69.7/57.1 in
Curb weight: 3300 lb
Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: .11.9 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.4 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.4 sec @ 104 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 155 ft
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 19 mpg


Car and Driver Magazine - 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX - May 2005

Ralliart - Engine E.C.U. For Competition

Improved Engine Response

RALLIART INC. (President: Masao Taguchi) is selling "Engine E.C.U. for competition" exclusively for Lancer Evolution IX.

The E.C.U., vital to the engine management, was tuned with RALLIART's long experience in the field. In order to enhance the engine performance, A/F(Air/Fuel) control map, ignition timing map and waste gate control etc. were modified. The best conditions obtained by these modifications for Air/Fuel and ignition timing made engine response and torque feeling at a moderate speed improved.

The E.C.U. provides the engine the best performance especially when it is used simultaneously with RALLIART Piping Kit and Sports Air Filter. This may be used on the cars without air Restrictor.

NOTE:
When this E.C.U. is going to be used in competition, participants should consult with organizer of the event whether this is permitted by the relevant regulations.
Products
Parts Name Parts No. Notes
Engine E.C.U for competition
(in specifications for modified car class) RA186401R1 Applicable to Lancer Evolution IX RS .
Unleaded Premium gasoline sold in Japan and without air Restrictor.
RA186576R1 Applicable to Lancer Evolution IX GT .
Unleaded Premium gasoline sold in Japan and without air Restrictor.
RA186501R1 Applicable to Lancer Evolution IX GSR .
Unleaded Premium gasoline sold in Japan and without air Restrictor.
Application
Lancer Evolution IX RS (SNDFZ)
Lancer Evolution IX GT (SNGFZ)
Lancer Evolution IX GSR (SIGFZ)
RALLIART NEWS

A INSIDE Featured - Guillermo Romo's Mitsubishi Evolution Car 2005

A INSIDE Featured




I am posting for a Evo car owner, Guillermo Romo. I really like his page & car modifications, I think his Evo is cool. Here are some of the modifiations of his car which I am going to feature. If any one of you (mitsubishi evolution car owners) would like to feature your car in my website. Please do feel free to email me your Evo photos to mlmlobang@yahoo.com.sg. I will be very glad to decorate it nicely & post it to show to everyone in the world under my collection. So meanwhile, please sit back & enjoy the pictures.

Greddy Gauges, Turbo & EGT, plus the Apex turbo timer .











Eiback lowering springs - Car looks sleek & better. Better ride too.












AEM intake in my engine bay.











DVD player to enjoy.











Nice view of the car with surroundings.

APEXi Power Intake For Mitsubishi Evolution VIII

APEXi Power Intake - Mitsubishi Evolution VIII, EVO 8, 03+.

The dual funnel Power Intake evolved from the highly successful Super Intake. Subtle refinements in the design and filter element resulted in a 10% reduction in pressure drop.

Utilizing an upper and lower funnel, the Power Intake reduces air turbulence within the filter and creates smooth air flow into the throttle body. The Power Intake is a maintenance-free dry-type air filter and will alleviate the problem of filter oil from wet air cleaners interfering with the air-flow meter.

Why Are Mitsubishi Evolution Cars SO POPULAR In Movies?

Mitsubishi Evolution - The Car That Speaks Itself

Do you notice that in most fast chasing sequels in movies? The probability of seeing a Mitsubishi Evolution Car appear is about 70%. I agreed with that! My reasons why Mitsubishi Evolution cars are used in movies, the car is:

• Fast
• Rigid & durable under any loading conditions
• Sleek, furious & handsome look
• The audience loves it
• The producer loves it

Below are some the movies which featured Mitsubishi Evolution.



2 Fast 2 Furious - Mitsubishi Evo VII

Initial D - Mitsubishi Evo III & IV

Thuderbolt (Jackie Chan) - Mitsubishi Evo III













Taxi 2 & 3 - Mitsubishi Evo VI & VII

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MIEV

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MIEV - Electro Evo








Specifications
Price: --
Top Speed: 112 mph
Engine: 4 electric motors
Aspiration: --
HP: 268 hp
HP/Liter: --
0-62 mph: under 8 seconds
Production: concept
Weight: --
Torque: 382 lb-ft
HP/Weight: --
1/4 mile: --

(from Mitsubishi Press Release) MIEV - a proposal for next-generation electric vehicles that utilizes to maximum effect the environmental technology Mitsubishi Motors has developed over the years. The offspring of a marriage between such environmental technology and Mitsubishi Motors' sporty characteristics, Lancer Evolution MIEV delivers a totally new experience in driving pleasure.

Lancer Evolution MIEV derives from the Lancer Evolution IX. Utilizing the advantages offered by the electric powertrain to craft smooth and slippery, low-drag body lines, the styling imparts an aggressive wind-cleaving look to the body. Riding on large wheels and tires, Lancer Evolution MIEV projects a tempting taste of its potent new-age sport driving potential.

The wheels are driven by four outer-rotor in-wheel motors. Requiring no speed reducer, these high-efficiency direct drive motors fit neatly into the 20-inch wheels. Each in-wheel motor produces 50 kW of power and 518 Nm torque. With a motor in each wheel, this brings maximum output up to 200 kW (270 PS). And because this drive system allows precise regulation of power at each individual wheel, it opens the door to creating a vehicle dynamics control system in its ultimate evolutionary form — one that could be dubbed Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC).

The in-wheel motors and the lithium-ion battery system, which is located under the floor to reduce the center of gravity, accelerate Lancer Evolution MIEV from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds and up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h. This is a level of motive performance that leaves today's EV's standing.

In-wheel motor

The foremost feature of the in-wheel motor is that it allows drive torque and braking force to be regulated with high precision on an individual wheel basis without requiring transmission, drive shafts, differential gears or other complex and heavy components. Housing the drive system in the wheels also gives greater freedom in designing the layout. This will facilitate the conversion of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles into hybrid vehicles without requiring the introduction of complex hybrid power systems. It will also make it easier to provide room for space-consuming components such as fuel cell stacks and hydrogen tanks in fuel cell vehicles. The space-saving benefits of the in-wheel motor also offer exciting possibilities in terms of body design.

Lithium-ion battery

The major shortcoming of the EV to date has been its limited cruising range. This is now well on the way to being overcome with recent improvements in battery performance. MIEV uses a lithium-ion storage cell for its main power source, this offers advantages in terms of energy density and life over other types of secondary or rechargeable battery.

Mitsubishi Evolution EVO 8 VIII Customised Illuminated Dial

Illuminated Dial

Hi Mitsubishi Evolution Car Lovers, I saw this Mitsubishi Evolution EVO 8 VIII illuminated dial on the website & decided to post it for all of you to see. There are 2 pictures, one in the day & the other in the night. There is a control console to adjust the brightness & is able to switch between 2 colours: Blue or Green.

For Mitsubishi Lancers, please refer to this link http://www.climaxtech.com/index1.html
Choose "Japanese Makes" on the left column. Enjoy viewing.

When the night comes, the customised illuminated dial will catch the eye of drivers beside you. So drivers....while you are driving, please focus on the road to prevent accident.

Singapore Petrol Prices Discount Offered By Credit Cards

Merry Christmas is on the way, I believed everyone is looking for discounts to buy gifts for loved ones. Car distributors are also targetting consumers to buy new car for the festive mood celebration. Petrol prices has been fluctuating up & down during the recent months due to the increased in crude oil. People has been frustrated when the petrol prices goes up again.

Of course, right now there is no drop in petrol prices with the approach of Christmas . I would like to update a posting on Singapore petrol prices discount offered by credit cards. Most of the common credit cards that offered petrol discount, I believed majority of Singaporeans will carry. So, please looking at the listing below which can contribute some cost savings which in turn will help you buy a better gift for your loved ones. So REMEMBER, use the correct credit card when paying for your petrol bill.

HSBC Credit Card Additional 1% petrol discount - Payment with HSBC Credit Card. CITIBANK Dividend Card 3% rebate - Payment with CITIBANK Dividend Card.

DBS ESSO Mastercard DBS ESSO Mastercard 2% Additional discount on top of prevailing discount. Minimum 6% discount when no station discount is offered. Every dollar you charge to your DBS Esso Mastercard gives you 1 Smiles point. Accumulate 750 Smile Points and redeem for a $30 petrol voucher (equivalent to 4% rebate). CITIBANK Card CITIBANK card members only – Esso Mobil Privilege Card – 6% off petrol discount and 5% diesel rebate. SMILE Points Accumulate 3000 Smile points over 12 a month period and be automatically enrolled as a Smiles Gold Member to enjoy 20% extra Smile points. Spend $300 – 300 smile points earned - $10 instant fuel redemption-savings 3.3% Spend $750 – 750 smile points earned - $30 instant fuel redemption-savings 4% From 15 September 2005, spend $580 – 750 smile points earned - $30 instant fuel redemption – savings 5% ESSO and MOBIL EASIPAY ESSO and MOBIL EASIPAY – 2% Additional discount on top of prevailing discount. Minimum 6% discount when no station discount is offered.5% diesel rebate. ESSO MOBIL FLEET Card ESSO MOBIL FLEET CARD – 2% Additional discount on top of prevailing discount. Minimum 6% discount when no station discount is offered. 8% for diesel or Preferential 1% discount on top of prevailing station discounts, whichever is higher. OTHERS Now till 28th December 2005, customers receive a free gift for every $40.00 of Synergy Petrol spent in a single receipt.

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UOB Gold or UOB Singtel Card For every $30 petrol pump, customers get Smart $1 off their next purchase - UOB gold or UOB-singtel card. CITIBANK Dividend Card 3% rebate - Payment with CITIBANK Dividend Card. ESCAPE Points Escape loyalty points of 1 point per $1 of fuel spent. 1 point per $2 spent at Shell AutoServ/ProServ Shell Escape Elite Members Bonus of 10% more on V-Power purchases and Bonus of 20% more on monthly fuel purchases >$250/mth for Shell Escape Elite members To qualify for Elite, accumulate >$750 in 3 mths. Elites have other privileges

CITIBANK Dividend Card 3% rebate - Payment with CITIBANK Dividend Card. SPC&U Card Additional 2% - 3% off petrol - SPC&U Card (Terms & Conditions apply) POSB Everyday Credit Card Additional 2% rebate off petrol – POSB Everyday Credit Card DBS Credit Card Members Extra 3% above all petrol discounts up to total 16%. Now till 28th February 2006. (Terms and Conditions apply) Others Additional 3% off diesel - when you pay by cash or NETS. (Terms & Conditions apply)

Petrolwatch.com.sg is a useful website which can update you on the petrol price in market.