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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Compact Sports Sedan
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The car exhibits awesome stick-to-the-road ability because of the all-time AWD device with a viscous coupling center differential plus rear limited-slip differential.
And to retard all of the power stoked below the Evo hood, there are four big Brembo brand ventilated disc brakes tied to a four-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD).
The heart of Evo is that power-pumping engine.
Evo's 2.0-liter four-in-line engine -- a turbo-charged and inter-cooled version of the 4G63 plant propelling every edition of the Lancer Evolution rally racer -- makes incredible muscle.
It serves up 271 hp at 6500 rpm plus 273 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. How swift does it get?
Mitsubishi's own tests in Lancer Evolution indicate it can sprint from a stoplight start to 60 mph in only five seconds but the top speed runs as high as 155 mph.
We never touch that top limit during our track tests at Grand Bayou Raceway, due in part to the curlicue layout of the course. However, it's easy to run quickly up to triple-digit speeds on the track's front straightway.
Mitsubishi packages Evolution with a long list of standard equipment. In addition to stock gear like the AWD system, Brembo brakes and Recaro seats, Evo comes with air conditioning, power windows and door locks, keyless entry and 140-watt audio system with CD deck and six speakers.
The carbon-fiber spoiler and a power-controlled tilt and slide sunroof are the only options.
Evo's MSRP runs to $28,987. The spoiler adds $480 and a sunroof is $750 more, so the fully loaded Evolution tallies to $30,217, plus a $582 delivery fee.
Editors' Ratings
Pros: Very quick, race car handling and performance, very unique.
Cons: Ride is rough, but that is the compromise for the handling.
Ratings (1-10)
- Style: 7
- Performance: 9
- Price: 8
- Handling: 8
- Ride: 7
- Comfort: 7
- Quality: 7
- Overall: 7.3
