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“We will start work on the project next year, and it will be ready within three,” said Masuko. “I have set the goal of developing a sporting car featuring electric power.”

That is that folks…

From Autocar:

The next Mitsubishi Evo will be powered by a hybrid powertrain and will go on sale within three years, company president Osamu Masuko has confirmed to Autocar. Although Masuko did not reveal the full technical details, it is understood that the Evo XI will switch to a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, saving it from tightening emissions regulations while preserving its trademark mid-range shove.

It is hoped that the mix of diesel torque and electric motor will deliver a 0-62mph time of under five seconds, yet cut CO2 emissions to less than 200g/km.

The Evo XI will feature a revised version of the S-AWC four-wheel drive system, which integrates braking, steering and traction control.

The future of the Evo has been the subject of much debate this year. Senior management initially claimed it would be axed in favour of investing in electric vehicles, but it reversed this decision following a backlash from fans.

Masuko is believed to have made the decision after being persuaded that a halo model such as the Evo could have a positive effect on the entire Mitsubishi range, which is set to become increasingly environmentally focused.

Autocar.uk

Some early tid-bits you may or may not have known about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X.

Jebat Interior

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL
NINE DESIGN DETAILS FOR LANCER EVOLUTION X ENHANCED PERFORMANCE ~

1. No Reverse Gear –To save weight, the 5-speed manual transmission has no dedicated reverse gear. Instead, it uses an arrangement in which first and third gears engage with an idler gear on a separate shaft to reverse the direction of rotation.

2. Spoilers In The Wheel Arch – The wheel houses have a miniscule spoiler lip around the curve of the wheel to prevent the wind from swirling in the wheel housing thus improving the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

3. Energy Saving Glass – Solar control glass uses an infrared absorbing material in its intermediate layer to reduce transmission of solar heat by 66-100%. The glass also cuts out transmission of ultra-violet light but transmits all visible light to keep the interior airy and light.

4. Stainless Steel Manifold – The exhaust system uses a stainless steel manifold,which is smoother than other alternatives to maximize airflow. An Inconel turbocharger is located downstream and optimization of the compressor wheel has improved response by 18% over the Lancer Evolution IX.

5. Your Car, The Way You Want It – Mitsubishi’s ETACs (Electronic Total Automobile Control) system allows you to personalize the set up of your car, just the way you want it. You can decide how long the interior light stays on after door closure, if at all. You decide when the wing mirrors fold in and out –at the touch of a button, or automatically when the door is closed and ignition switched on or off. You choose.

6. Acoustic Engineering – The latest in lightweight acoustic and vibration dampening materials, including foam filling for the pillars, have been strategically placed throughout the body of the Lancer Evolution X. This ensures noise and vibration performance that befits a new generation high performance saloon,while minimizing any weight increase.

7. Lights That Look Around Corners – The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) uses high intensity discharge (HID) headlights increase the driver’s field of vision to make night driving safer. The clever bit is that the car detects when the driver turns the steering wheel and automatically switches on an additional beam to light up the oncoming corner.

8. External Vents Improve Breathing – Two bonnet vents release engine heat, as with previous Evolutions, but a new feature is the central air intake to help the engine breath and increase power output. New vents have also been added behind the front wheel to let engine heat escape more efficiently.

9. F1 Floating Piston Technology – The all-new aluminum engine is not only 12KG lighter than the previous 2.0 straight four unit, but also uses full floating pistons made by Mahle, renowned for use in F1 cars. Made of a very hard and strong alloy the pistons are able to handle the higher power produced by this road-ready performance car.

Thanks to: Lancerregister

Kelford offers cam choices for the Evo X
Kelford, being a highly regarded designer of quality race cams, has entered the fray with a total of 3 options for your Evo X.

214-A Camshaft:
264 Duration, 10.00mm Lift.Suit stock valve springs.
Valve Clearance:
Intake: 0.3 SET COLD AT CAM
Exhaust: 0.35 SET COLD AT CAM
Cam Lift:
Intake: 10.3
Exhaust: 9.65
Rocker Ratio:
Intake: 1
Exhaust: 1
Net Valve Lift:
Intake: 10.000
Exhaust: 9.300
Advertised Duration @ 0mm
Intake: 264
Exhaust: 252
Duration @ 1.00mm VALVE LIFT
Intake: 226
Exhaust: 212

214-B Camshaft
270 Duration, 11.00mm Lift. Requires valve spring.
Valve Clearance:
Intake: 0.3 SET COLD AT CAM
Exhaust: 0.35 SET COLD AT CAM
Cam Lift:
Intake: 11.3
Exhaust: 10.35
Rocker Ratio:
Intake: 1
Exhaust: 1
Net Valve Lift:
Intake: 11.000
Exhaust: 10.000
Advertised Duration @ 0mm
Intake: 270
Exhaust: 262
Duration @ 1.00mm VALVE LIFT
Intake: 228
Exhaust: 220

214-X Custom Camshaft Set
Custom camshaft set manufactured to your specifications.

Yep, hanging with the big boys. The Evo X takes 1st in class (Mid-Priced Sedan) and 7th overall, showing what a potent package the Evo X really is.

Rochester DSM’s Evo X 2010 OLOA summary:

Evo X OLOA Race Summary

Rochester DSM One Lap of America Evo X

Quick bit of info to clear up any misunderstandings as to what the ASC button actually does:
Per Grassroots Motorsports Magazine:

The system includes a Torsen-type front differential, Active Center Differential (ACD), Active Yaw Control (AYC) rear differential, Active Stability Control (ASC), and Sport ABS brakes. Additionally, the driver can choose between Tarmac, Gravel and Snow modes for the ACD and the ASC can be turned off for performance driving.

As an added bonus, if you hold the ASC button down for 3 seconds it will deactivate the AYC’s brake control function. Turning off the ASC is imperative for a fast autocross run, but we found during our road course run that ASC was a useful aid in the rain.

In a nutshell:
ASC on= Traction/Stability control. Will cut engine power and may use individual brakes from AYC (Active Yaw Control), or any combination of the above to point the car in it’s intended direction and regain/maintain grip.

ASC off= No cut to engine power, but individual braking from AYC, or any combination still employed.

Hold ASC for 3 seconds= No engine cut, no individual braking from AYC.

These options along with the Evo’s complex yet VERY effective differential arrangement and controls can yield some serious stability, or let you have some good old fashoined tail out sideways fun.

Just in case you weren’t sure.