Damon Lavrinc at AutoBlog.com has the privilege of the First Drive: 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is right-sized at the right time. Check out his article for the best coverage we’ve seen so far on this brand new 4B11-powered CUV.

For the price and the segment, it packs all the baubles you’d expect, plus something that sets Mitsubishi apart – its all-wheel drive system. With consumers in this segment less enamored with outright power and increasingly focused on how grunt reaches the ground, Mitsubishi has a chance to become one of the predominant players in the all-wheel drive set, a segment that Subaru has owned for decades and luxury automakers are finally beginning to recognize as a sales tool. Mitsubishi certainly has the necessary hardware, and it’s fitted it to a well-priced, nicely equipped CUV. If the compact crossover segment takes off as predicted, Mitsubishi has a credible package to offer and a renewed focus that could save the marque from obscurity.

Today, we will share with all of you the result of our research on the Evo X engine.The 4B11 DOHC 16V turbo MIVEC engine from the Mitsubishi Evo X is the latest talk of the town as engineers and performance tuners have lined up to get their hands on the new powerplant in hopes of unlocking the hidden mysteries that have shrouded the Mitsubishi powerplant.

So for today we will show the extensive details on the 4B11 T/C upper cylinder head.For your information, the 4B11 that found in the milder version Mitsubishi Lancer is rated at 152 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque, while the 4B11 T/C inline-four turbo found within the Lancer Evolution and ‘08 Lancer Ralliart sold in North America delivers a factory rating of 295 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. Both engines sport the same 2.0-liter displacement but were designed and built by Mitsubishi engineers to handle two completely different power levels.

The 4B11 T/C was designed by Mitsubishi with a lower compression ratio (9:1) to handle boost and consists of numerous reinforcements to withstand a higher generated horsepower. The most significant change from the 4G63 engine to the new 4B11T was the change in material used in the block design. The 4B11 block, the first engine in the Lancer Evolution series that uses a die-cast aluminum cylinder block, is comprised of a lighter aluminum construction, which is considered a huge change compared to the previous cast-iron 4G63. Mitsubishi managed to save 27 pounds using the lighter aluminum from its previous cast-iron setup.

Read More at Kereta.Info Note: link is to Part 1 of 2, be sure to follow link at the bottom of the article to see it all.

GSC Power Division Cams for Evo and Genesis

Part Number: 6010S1

The GSC Power-Division S1 cams for the Mitsu Evolution X 4B11T are designed for those with the stock turbo up to the 550hp range These cams will not sacrifice any bottom end loss over stock cams; nothing but gains and will promote faster spooling of the upgraded turbos. Gains of 20-50whp (depending on Turbo) have been seen by simply bolting the S1 cams in.
• Designed for a rev range of 3000-7500rpms
• the S1 cams work well on the stock valve springs
• Intake 264 / 220 @ .040″ / Peak Lift 10.2mm
• Exhaust 264 / 216 @ .040″ / Peak Lift 10.0mm

Part Number: 6010S2

The GSC Power-Division S2 cams for the Mitsu Evolution X 4B11T are designed for those with 600HP+ in mind. Gains of 40-80whp (depending on Turbo) have been seen by simply bolting the S2 cams in.
• Designed for a rev range of 3800-8500rpms
• The S2 cams require an upgraded valve spring.
• Intake 274 / 230 @ .050″ / Peak Lift 11.2mm
• Exhaust 274 / 230 @ .050″ / Peak Lift 11.0mm

GSC Power-Division Cam Release for the G4KF Theta-II (2.0T) Hyundai Genesis

Retail Price: $699.00

Part Number: 6060S1

The GSC Power-Division S1 cams for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe G4KF Theta-II (2.0T) are designed for those with the stock turbo up to the 550hp range These cams will not sacrifice any bottom end loss over stock cams; nothing but gains and will promote faster spooling of the upgraded turbos. Gains of 20-50whp (depending on Turbo) have been seen by simply bolting the S1 cams in. Designed for a rev range of 3000-7500rpms, these cams work well on the stock valve springs.
• Designed for a rev range of 3000-7500rpms
• the S1 cams work well on the stock valve springs.
• Intake 264 / 220 @ .040″ / Peak Lift 10.2mm
• Exhaust 264 / 216 @ .040″ / Peak Lift 10.0mm

Part Number: 6060S2

The GSC Power-Division S2 cams for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe G4KF Theta-II (2.0T) are designed for those with 600HP+ in mind. Gains of 20-60whp (depending on Turbo).
• Designed for a rev range of 3500-8000rpms
• The S2 cams require an upgraded valve spring.
• Intake 272 / 226 @ .040″ / Peak Lift 10.4mm
• Exhaust 270 / 222 @ .040″ / Peak Lift 10.2mm

Prepping the Rochester DSM One Lap of America Evo X entry includes some innovative and inspired tuning of the 4B11′s MIVEC system to compensate for aftermarket intake & exhaust manifolds and a large turbo.
Evo X MIVEC madness

Tim Harper of the 2009 Galant VR-4 One Lap of America team:

Last year Steve, Mike, and I piloted the One Lap VR4 to a very respectable rookie finish. Hell, even getting that car home was a win for us. But what really made the trip a success was all the people that were involved and specifically the online community.

For 2010 there have been some big changes to the RochesterDSM One Lap team. The big news this year is we are bringing two cars on the trip. Chris Wirth is signed on to drive his GT30 powered Evolution X. We’ve also made a minor driver change. Mike Hayes who co-piloted the VR4 last year has moved into the alternate driver spot due to conflicts with work. Last years alternate driver Sean Caron has stepped in and will co-pilot the Evo X with Chris. Steve Burke and I will continue to pilot the One Lap VR4.

We are doing more then just adding another car we are combining forces with things like the web site, marketing strategies, and some sponsorship opportunities. This year sponsors will have three options for their money. They can put it towards the VR4, the EVO X, or both. This gives us the flexibility to not only sell to traditional DSM sponsors but to the new emerging EVO X as well.

In the coming weeks we will be rolling out updates to the web site, marketing and sponsorship information, as well as updates to the preparation of the cars.

Updates/Specs on the Evo X OLOA car can be found here: RochesterDSM OLOA Evo X

Looks like the precursor and the latest iteration of the ‘Evolution’ will be teaming up. NICE!

You can also read more about the One Lap Galant VR-4 here: Galant VR-4 dot org