Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Evo VIII

The Evolution was changed again in 2003, this time sporting Super Active Yaw Control to handle traction and a 6-speed manual gearbox. It was available with 280 PS (276 hp/206 kW) in three trims: standard (GSR in Japan), RS (devoid of all excess components, such as the rear wing, trunk carpeting, interior map lights, power windows/doors, and radio) and MR, which came with a new vortex generator (a set of ridges above the rear window to improve aerodynamics). Both RS and MR Editions came with a revised limited-slip front differential.


The 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 centre 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. Other parts on the MR include BBS alloy wheels, Recaro bucket seats, Brembo brakes, and a MOMO steering wheel


In the United Kingdom, many special Evolutions were introduced, which included FQ320, FQ340, and FQ400 variants (FQ said jocularly to stand for ’Fucking Quick’). They each came with 320, 340, and 400 hp (239, 254, and 298 kW), respectively.


The FQ400, sold through Ralliart UK, produces 302.13 kW (405.2 hp), from its 2.0 L 4G63 engine as the result of being specially modified by United Kingdom tuning firms Rampage, Owen Developments and Flow Race Engines. At 202.9 hp (151.3 kW) per litre, it has one of the highest specific output per litre of any roadcar engine. With a curb weight of around 3200 lb, it achieves a 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and a 0-100 in around 9 seconds, while costing about £47,000. BBC’s television series Top Gear demonstrated that the FQ-400 could easily keep up with a Lamborghini Murcielago around a test track. The Stig recorded a Top Gear Power Lap Times of 1 minute 24.8 seconds.


The Lancer Evolution VIII was also the first Evolution to come to the United States, spurred by the success of the
Subaru Impreza WRX which had been released there just three years prior. However, the internal components for the American versions were based largely on the specifications for the Japanese Lancer Evolution VII. No US-spec Evolution has active yaw control, including the 2006 Evolution IX. The American 2003 and 2004 GSRs are without the helical limited-slip front differential and 6-speed manual transmission. The 2004 US spec RS model, however, does have a front helical limited-slip differential. All 2003, 2004 and 2005 RS and GSR models have the Japanese Evolution VII’s 5-speed transmission. The MR edition was introduced to the US in 2004, the first model to sport the ACD and still (as of 2006) the only model with a 6-speed transmission. The 2005 US spec RS and GSR have the ACD standard, and the front helical limited-slip differential is now standard on all models. The timing and tuning are also slightly lower than its Japanese counterpart, allowing it to adhere to the strict emissions regulations of the United States.


Most Evolution VIIIs have a carbon fiber rear spoiler with matching body-color endplates, except for the MR Edition, whose endplates are painted black. The basic RS Edition does not come with a rear spoiler.


Eighth generation
Production: January 2002 - March 2005
Engine: Turbocharged 4G63 Inline-4
Position: Front, Transverse
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
Fuel feed: ECI-MULTI Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement: 121.9 cu in
Bore: 3.35 in
Stroke: 3.46 in
Compression: 8.8:1
Power: 271.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Hp per litre: 135.7 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight: 184.35 bhp per weight
Torque: 273 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
Redline: 7000
Drive wheels: Full Time 4WD Front and Rear LSDs
Body / frame Unit: Steel
Front brakes: Vented Discs ABS
F brake size: 14 in
Rear brakes: Vented Discs ABS
R brake size: 12 in
Front wheels: 17 x 8 in
Rear wheels: 17 x 8 in
Front tire size: P235/45ZR17 Yokohama A-046
Rear tire size: P235/45ZR17 Yokohama A-046
Steering Rack & Pinion Power Assist
F suspension: MacPherson, Struts Lower Control Arms, Shock Absorbers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
R suspension: Multi-Link, Lower Control Arms, Shock Absorbers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
Weight: 3241 lbs
Wheelbase: 103.3 in
Front track: 59.6 in
Rear track: 59.6 in
Length: 214.0 in
Width: 69.7 in
Height: 57.1 in
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Gear ratios: 2.928:1, 1.950:1, 1.407:1, 1.031:1, 0.720:1
Final drive: 4.529:1
Top speed: 155.0 mph
0 - 60 mph: 5.0 seconds
0 - 100 mph: 13.0 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile: 13.3 seconds
Epa city/hwy: 21 mpg






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