October 15, 2009
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution II 221 MPH Standing Mile Run
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
Who knew that a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was capable of a 221 mph standing mile run? The ultimate in JDM performance, this EVO II is an amazing tribute to the tuner’s ability to outperform larger displacement engines. Extensive work went into rebuilding the entire vehicle for this run, and the small two liter was pushed to the limit. With an original OEM spec top speed of 112 mph, this car nearly doubles that top speed within one mile, from a dead stop launch!
All-wheel drive and a lightweight chassis create a very high horsepower to weight ratio. The total power of this vehicle is unknown. How much power do you think it has? By the sound of boost, engine grunt, and high RPM red line I would guess somewhere around 600 to 800 awhp. To run this kind of power in the EVO II, a complete rebuild is required. High strength transmission and drive line combined with race quality engine internals is the only setup that will withstand this kind of boost. Chances are, it won’t last for long even with the best parts to run the type of boost required for a 221 mph standing mile. For more information about the 221 mph Lancer, visit Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
August 10, 2009
This Evo X Punches Time in the Face
By John Naderi
StreetFire
The AMS Performance Evo is the ass kicker of you. It literally has only three actual events under its belt in its current guise. And somehow the AMS crew has been able to coax big numbers from the new 4B11 despite the lack of a G, a 6, or a 3 in the engine designation. Not only is the car stupid fast but AMS has plans in place for more power and even better aero with the aid of a flat bottom floor that has yet to be installed. If you would like to continue reading just click on the “continue reading” link for more, including a muy bonito StreetFire.net video.
May 19, 2009
CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: the 1956 – 61 Dodge D-500
By Jim Brennan
aka UDMan
Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a regular feature which aims to expand the notion of what a muscle car is, and to try to have some fun in the process. 1956 saw the advent of some true performance bargains. Powerful V8s were no longer exclusive to the expensive cars such as Buick, Cadillac, or Chrysler. They were now showing up in everything from Ramblers to Chevrolets. Not to be left out, the Dodge division of Chrysler had an ace up its sleeve, and unlike the Chrysler 300 Series, or the newly introduced Plymouth Fury, you could get the most powerful engine available in a Dodge for almost every body style. Introducing the Dodge D-500.
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April 14, 2009
Racing Lancer
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
This bad boy was over in the Mitsubishi booth at NYIAS. Featuring carbon fiber body panels and a 3.0 liter V6 turbo-diesel, this Lancer Sportback was designed to be a serious contender in the Dakar Rally. More pics after the jump!
April 9, 2009
NYIAS: Three New Mitsubishi Models: Lancer Sportback, Outlander GT and i-MiEV
By Jim Brennan
aka UDMan
Mitsubishi has been treading water in North America for a while now. With the exception of the Mitsubishi Lancer models, their offerings have been lackluster at best. Their sales numbers seem to back this hypothesis, and it will take some vastly different products to make the car buying public to come back into Mitsubishi showrooms. And so, with their backs against the wall, Mitsubishi took the wraps off a couple of significant offerings here at the New York International Auto Show. Continue reading after the jump.
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February 23, 2009
My Turn with the Lancer GTS
DTM Blogger
Last week I was staring at the Lancer like that annoying little kid across the isle from you on the airplane. Finally I got the chance to take it for a day and see what this car is all about.
With the $18K sticker price, I was happily surprised at the solid thunk the door made as I slid into the relatively roomy sedan. The interior follows many of the earlier Lancer styling cues, with a long sweeping dash that bulges slightly towards you in the center. The instrument cluster has received a refresh with a new HUD (Heads Up Display) placed in between the standard tach and MPH gauges, whereas the earlier model’s display consisted of the standard four gauges, with temp and fuel making up the remaining two spots. I find this addition a welcome one, as I found it very similar to many of the European designs that I have grown fond of. The HUD displays fuel, time and even says hello and goodbye as you enter and exit the vehicle. Ahhhhh, like the girlfriend I never had.
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February 20, 2009
Lancer GTS Owns the Jetta S on CarDomain
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
The Lancer pretty much crushed the Jetta, winning this week’s Showroom Showdown by a 2-to-1 margin. Hey, it’s an impressive car for the money. I was definitely sad to hand back the keys for our test car today.
February 19, 2009
Quick Spin in the Lancer GTS
By Ryan Porter
SEMA Photo Guy
Yesterday Rob handed over the keys to the Mitsubishi Lancer GTS and said, “You’ve got 15 minutes go drive it.” With the small allotment of time, I was pretty much pinned to the South Lake Union area, so I figured I would hit my normal chicane up to 99, blast across the bridge and dip back through Fremont.
Check out my quick review after the jump, and here is a pic of me getting slideways… jk the car is front wheel drive!
February 18, 2009
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS vs. VW Jetta S: Which Would You Choose?
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
Ok, so we have a Lancer GTS on loan right now. So I’m thinking, what does this thing compete against? The closest thing I could come up with was the Jetta S. They both provide a big bang for the buck at just under $18,000. The Jetta has an extra 2 hp and 200 pounds, and smaller wheels (17″ vs. the 18″ wheels on the Lancer). Oh, and no wing. So, which would you choose?
Lancer GTS
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
I got to spend some quality time with the Lancer GTS this weekend. Honestly, I knew almost nothing about this car before it showed up at our offices. Of course everyone knows about the EVO, but did you know you can get a car based on the same body and platform for as little as $14K? The GTS adds a bigger motor (a 168 hp 2.4 liter vs. the 152 hp 2.0 liter on the base), 18″ wheels, sports suspension and a wing but still keeps the price tag just south of $18k.
To me the Lancer really hits the sweet spot in size between the Civic and the Accord. And for Civic LX money you get a much sportier car. Ok, so it’s maybe not as refined as a Honda, but who cares?
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February 13, 2009
In the CarDomain Garage: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 2.4L
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
We just got our hands on this cool little Lancer. We’ve only had it a few hours, but I would say for $18k this thing looks great and it’s a hoot to drive. First swap would be the exhaust, though—it’s so quiet and smooth at idle I kept thinking I’d stalled it. More on this ride next week!
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October 27, 2008
Gas on the Right, Brakes on the Left
I just spent some time with the new Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, and it only comes with one transmission choice: Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch-Sportronic Shift Transmission, a twin-clutch automatic gearbox. It’s similar to VW’s DSG tranny.
I grew up with traditional stick shifts, as I have never owned a vehicle fitted with an autobox. These new twin-clutch autos could sway me. In the auto mode, they’re just fine for around-town driving. Engage the manual mode, and there’s almost no lag between upshifts while downshifts are silky smooth. So, could these new gearboxes woo anyone else away from a clutch pedal?
