Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X Race Car Debuts at Britcar

Mitsubishi Motors UK’s race-prepared Lancer EVO X made its racing debut in this weekend’s Britcar event at the Silverstone circuit. The EVO X, which was co-developed with ADR Motorsport developing around 400 HP, proved itself by completing the 24-hour endurance race. Driven by Mitsubishi UK’s managing director and former BTCC driver James Kaye along with Andy Barnes, Mark Lemmer and Jay Wheals, the team crossed the line fifth in class and 25th overall after covering a race-distance of 517 laps and 1,651 miles. -Continued

At the finish, Team Principal and Ralliart General Manager, Paul Brigden said: “We have achieved what we came here to do and I am delighted. The car performed so well – without any significant pre-race testing – for all 24 hours. It’s a credit to the whole team: the engineers, drivers and pit crew.”

The Japanese automaker is now considering participating in future events in the UK before the end of the year details of which will be announced in the next few weeks. Depending on the interest, Mitsubishi UK is also looking into creating a dedicated race-series for the Evolution X.

Mitsubishi Developing Lancer EVO X Racer with 400HP

Mitsubishi’s UK arm today announced that it is developing a race-going version of its new Lancer EVO X, with which it plans to participate in the Britcar Championship and a one-make race-series in the near future. The race-prepped Lancer EVO X will make its first public appearance at the Britcar 24-hour race at Silverstone on September 20th & 21st driven by the company’s managing director and former BTCC regular James Kaye along with two other drivers who are yet to be named. -Continued

The project is being run in association with Southampton-based vehicle importation and compliance specialists SVA UK. The racing version of the Lancer EVO X which is anticipated to deliver around 400HP is being co-developed with ADR Motorsport, the same firm that builds and runs the two-works Mitsubishis currently competing in the British Rally Championship.

“We are pleased to be introducing a race-car programme for the Evo X”, said Ralliart’s General Manager, 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,” he added.

One Tastefully Modded Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

It’s amazing what the right set of rims combined with a lower suspension can do to the appearance of a car. And although the owner of the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X, Ryan Gates, is actually setting the car up for track use and in particular, for the NASA TT-A class and the Street AWD class at select Redline Time Attacks, those absolutely stunning black-colored 18-inch rims could make any EVO X look totally sick. -More pics after the jump

Link: Gates311 – Thanks for the tip Alex!

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X: Carbon Fiber Bodykit from ChargeSpeed

If carbon fiber accessories get you ticking then you’re going to love ChargeSpeed’s new carbon bodykit for the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X that has just become available for order. The Japanese tuner’s line up includes everything from a carbon trunk to a carbon fiber license plate cowl. If you want our personal opinion, for aesthetic reasons, we’d go only for the lower body parts. Details and photos after the jump. -Continued

Available Parts:

• FRONT BOTTOM LINE
• SIDE BOTTOM LINE
• REAR BOTTOM LINE
• TRUNK
• ROOF FIN
• FRONT FENDER DUCT
• BONNET CENTER AIR INTAKE
• BONNET SIDE AIR OUTLET DUCT
• FRONT LICENSE PLATE GARNISH COWL
• SIDE DUCT COWL
• BUMPER CENTER GARNISH
• AIRDOM PANEL
• CENTER FRAME
• RADIATOR COOLING PLATE
• UPPER INNER GRILL CARBON
• LOWER INNER SECTION PLATE

Link: ChargeSpeed

New World Record for Largest Parade of Mitsubishi Lancer EVOs

On Saturday July 12th 2008, the UK based organisation for EVO owners and enthusiasts, the Mitsubishi Lancer Register (MLR) created a new World Record for the largest ever parade of EVOs. Despite the fact that less EVOs showed up than initially expected, the 273 Lancer Evolution cars that congregated in the paddock of the Castle Combe Racing Circuit in Wiltshire, England, were enough to earn them place in the Guinness Book of World Records. -Continued

But it wasn’t only about creating a new World Record as thanks to the generosity of the MLR members and Mitsubishi Motors UK who supported the event, the organizers also managed to raise £7,459.27 ($15,000 or €9,400) for the Richard Burns Foundation.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Wallpaper Gallery

We have a habit of constantly changing our desktop –slash- laptop wallpapers, sometimes even twice a day. Since we already did the hard work of finding and downloading these beautiful, high-resolution images of the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, we though it would be a nice idea to share. Just follow the jump and pick out the one(s) you like. -Continued