http://media.mitsubishicars.com/deta...82696&mime=JPG

"The 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution MR edition, scheduled to go on sale this fall, will add an active center differential, six-speed manual transmission, more horsepower, a lightweight aluminum roof and BBS forged aluminum wheels."

"The MR (Mitsubishi Racing) version of the EVO VIII is a Japanese-model only and is not offered for sale in the United States. The MR package includes:

* Quicker Response Bilstein Dampers
* Forged Aluminum Wheels
* Aluminum Roof Panel
* Improved 4WD system, ADC, & Super AYC Traction Control
* Sport ABS
* Improved Engine Torque Curve
* Improved Control at High Speed Limits
* Lowered Center of Gravity
* Refined Neutral Roll Characteristics

Lancer Evolution VIII MR uses slick-response Bilstein shocks for improved handling. The aluminum roof panel and other reductions in body weight have lowered the center of gravity to realize more natural roll characteristics. Detail improvements have also been made to Mitsubishi’s own electronic all-wheel drive, to the ACD 5 + Super AYC 6 traction control and to the Sports ABS systems. The Lancer Evolution VIII displayed at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show took the MR designation traditionally reserved for Mitsubishi Motors high-performance models and used first on the Galant GTO."


Anyone want to buy a WRX? :p

 

Forgot to mention it also has smoked tails, thank god!

 

But........but it still is a 4 door car And even the great Ike will not be able to get his hands on one, gotta be making you drool.

 

Ummm, why won't I be able to get my hands on one? Plus, need I remind you that you drive a 4 door as well?

 

Damn, you are right, E Gads I do drive a 4 door!!!!!

I thought you said the MR was only a Japan model?

 

Click the link, Mitsubishi just put something up on their North American site stating that it will be released in the fall.

 

I love the horsepower wars. Good things just keep getting better and better.

 

Yep, now we just need Subaru to announce the Spec C or the RA :D

 

What an ugly car

 

the same can be said about the rx8. its all in the eye of the beholder.

 

That car is georgous.

Imagine rolling up to the BMW M3 in that economy sedan, or even a Corvette, knowing that you have the better track car.

That is a beautiful thing.

However, I think they are going overboard. If I wanted an evo, I would rather pay $27K for the regular Evo. That price is reasonable for the performance. This thing will probably cost like $35K or something. For that amount of money, i would want something more luxurious.

 

Any idea on just how much horsepower?

If it comes out with over 300hp I'm going to have to find a way to get one.

 

Couldn't agree more...I think it needs a bird catcher on the hood though....I don't care if it's got 500 hp, it's a square box with an airplane wing on it's rear deck and those wheels look stupid too. Rice-a-roni!

 

Rice from the factory!

 

I think I read in speed magazine that it will be at least 300 hp. I think it will cost 33,000 which is not bad at all. You will be able to get a stripped track RS evo for like 26,000+, the regular one will stay at about 30,000, and the MR will be at 33,000, its perfect. Mitsu really won't have any excuses after this one. It may not be the prettiest thing in the world but if I ever needed to move 4 people around fairly often it would be by far my #1 choice. It looks outstanding for what it is (a rebuilt, souped up, track ready car that is based on a $13,000 econo sedan). If you get it in a descreet color (black, silver, gunmetal blue) then it looks a lot better. Subaru may have hit first but this has been the hardest hit yet. Can't wait to see if subie brings the spec C over here...

 

1) Its over-sized, makes the car look like a box or something, not good.

2) Cheap Looking Headlights

3) Their not that bad, but they are ugly

4) WTF is that!?

5) Horrible lines this car has

 

NO, it's just plain ugly

 

I don't think it looks bad at all. I kind of like it, especially in gunmetal.

People may hate on the Evo, WRX, etc., but if the performance is there, then it doesn’t matter what it looks like (its not as bad as everyone makes it seem).

 

Now the WRX is much better looking

 

I agree... why the hell does it have to be so damn ugly?

WRX is kinda plain looking but is 2x as good looking as an EVO.

 

i found some other pictures of the MR. I dont like the red as much as the gun metal

 

more...

 

another...

 

last one...

 

I have to agree with metal pimp!

does look alittle to busy, and yes WTF is that.

Ike are you into sporty looking cars and/or rally cars?