Japanese maker, Mitsubishi has given us the new Lancer Evolution, now in its tenth generation. The rally-bred road car has been redesigned when comparing it to the ninth variation. Enthusiasts are wary as they claim that this car may not be as hardcore as previous Evos. However the proof is in the testing… We drove the Evo X GSR SST FQ 300 to find out…
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If you fancy yourself as a bit of an enthusiast when behind the wheel then the Evo X is brilliant. Lift the bonnet and you’ll find the standard 290bhp 2.0-litre turbo engine, (the FQ-300); Mitsubishi has also confirmed that it will also sell the faster FQ-330 and FQ-360 variants in the near future. ‘Press on’ and you’ll feel the power of the new Evo X under your right foot. Mitsubishi has greatly advanced the tenth generation of the Lancer Evolution, it feels more refined, secure, solid and stable when ‘driving on’. The times are eye-watering, the Evo X FQ300 with the SST ‘box, which we had on test can do the zero to 62mph sprint in a time of 4.7 seconds and it has a top speed of 155mph. The paddle shift SST semi-auto gearbox is fantastic, as a holder of a motorsport license I enjoy changing gear without having to take hands off the wheel. This system can be experienced fully on a track day.
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