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    Mitsubishi presents Lancer Evolution X race car


    The British subsidiary of Mitsubishi revealed the construction plan for a race-going model of the new Lancer EVO X which will first race at the Britcar Championship. The new version is being developed with the help of ADR Motorsport specialists and it is expected to reach 400HP. “Mitsubishi UK has not been involved with circuit racing for many years, so this new initiative is a great opportunity for us. Subject to the level of interest from competitors, we are also hoping to announce a one-make race-series for the Evolution X soon”, said Paul Brigden, Ralliart’s GM.

    Press release:
    Mitsubishi Motors UK can confirm that it is developing a race-going version of its new Lancer Evolution X, with which it plans to contest the increasingly popular Britcar Championship.

    The project is being run in association with Southampton-based vehicle importation and compliance specialists SVA UK, with the car driven by the company’s managing director and former BTCC regular James Kaye. It will run as a Mitsubishi works entry and appear in the official red and chrome Ralliart livery.

    “We are pleased to be introducing a race-car program for the Evo X”, said General Manager for Ralliart Paul Brigden. “Mitsubishi UK has not been involved with circuit racing for many years, so this new initiative is a great opportunity for us. Subject to the level of interest from competitors, we are also hoping to announce a one-make race-series for the Evolution X soon.”

    The new car is being constructed by ADR Motorsport, the team which already builds and runs the two-works Mitsubishis currently competing in the British Rally Championship. However, ADR are no strangers to circuit racing, having been involved with a number of successful campaigns during the 1990s.

    The first public appearance of the racing Lancer is scheduled for the weekend of September 20th & 21st , when the car competes for the first time in the Britcar 24-hour race at Silverstone, driven by Kaye and two other drivers who are yet to be named.

    “As I’m yet to race this season I’m not only looking forward to getting back behind the wheel, but also driving the new Mitsubishi”, said Kaye. “It is anticipated that the engine will develop around 400bhp which, together with the Evo’s four-wheel-drive system and inherently good chassis, should make it a highly-competitive package.”

    Following on from the car’s Silverstone debut, Kaye – who lives on the Isle of Wight and has a business based in Southampton - is planning to contest a full season in the 2009 Britcar Championship, plus other selected endurance events.

    Mitsubishi UK are keen to point out that its venture into circuit racing will not affect any of its current or forthcoming rally campaigns.
    http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...r-ar63888.html

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    Damn, Mitsu's Evo X is a winner! Hopefully.
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    I'll watch those races.

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    Hopefully I can see it in HD :D

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    Quote Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1 View Post
    Hopefully I can see it in HD :D
    Same here....


    Car is sold, no more G.... Moved on to something a big more sporty.... lol

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    Nice!
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    Here are some real pictures of the car.



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    You are here entirely tooo much!! 9G's Avatar
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    look at that blinding mirror finish on the hood. says move bitch, im coming for you!

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    Goddamn!!!

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    I cant wait!!! You think speed will cover these races?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4g63lover View Post
    I cant wait!!! You think speed will cover these races?
    Nope. If it's running in the BTCC then you'll have to get BBC Sports. I get it through the international package.

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    BBC is worth it for Top Gear alone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by seth98esT View Post
    BBC is worth it for Top Gear alone.
    Hell yeah

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