The NeXt Evolution... for the "dial-up" challenged

Sanctifier · Last edited by Sanctifier on Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:36 pm; edited 10 times in total

The NeXt Evolution!... (maybe!)
Something for everyone...
"Thumbnails" for the "dial-up" challenged...

Mitsubishi Specifications:

Body Type: .................................... 4-door sedan
Layout: .......................................... Front engine, AWD
Engine Specification (estimated): 2.0L, 24-valve, SOHC(?) MIVEC I-4.
Engine Output (estimated): ........ 300-hp, 290 lb-ft torque.
Transmission: ............................... 6-speed, sequential, manual
....................................................... (auto/manual "paddle-shift" option)
Brakes (front/rear): .................... disc/disc, ABS, EBC
Suspension:................................... Front McPherson struts, multi-link rear axle.
....................................................... Super-All Wheel Control, with ...
....................................................... :::

Roll Control - "Active Suspension"*,
....................................................... ::: "Active Steering System"
....................................................... ::: "Active Brake System"
....................................................... ::: "Super Active Yaw Control 3"
....................................................... ::: "Active Centre Differential"

vfp16 · Rebel Speeder Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 99

I really really don't like the styling.

Sanctifier · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:11 am Post subject:

Yup, I agree with you. A little too smooth and rounded IMHO; especially the rear.
It looks a little too executive "fat-cat" style, like the newer Galant IMHO.
I prefer the Gen 2 (E4-E6) styling... More "hard edged"... More aggressive.

... and I absolutely hate the modern "Big-mouth / No-teeth" look of the front grill.
Everybody (Audi et al) seems to be going in that styling direction, but....
Yuck!... Enough already!

... but with "Roll Control" (if they get it right!)...
I'll put garbage bags over the front and back bumpers...
if they give me one free! Laughing

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Sanctifier · Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 6:54 am Post subject:

Here's a video clip of Concept X. Very Happy

http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=6883&categoryId=1
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arpad · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 4

I remember reading a quote somewhere by the designer of the evo X that the "Big-mouth / No-teeth" design was the only way he could figure out to get enough airflow through the engine bay that the engineers demanded. He went through quite a few concepts trying to keep the styling closer to the traditional evo but eventually had to give in.

Sanctifier · Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:39 am Post subject:

Welcome arpad. Can you post a link to the styling article?
It would help. There may be more info on other new systems of the X as well. Very Happy

From the very little that I read, the (French/Belgium ???) designer is "ex-Audi" (???) and that influenced his design??? Confused

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arpad · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 4

found it

direct quote: "People will talk about the size of the front air intake and how aggressive it looks but actually I tried to reduce it. But we did our engineering studies and we knew how much air we had to give the engine and after the functional requirements are set it�s up to me to make it look right. We had the competition guys in and asked them what we could do to make this a better rally car. We�ve made the changes they�ve asked for. "

http://www.evo10.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11

arpad · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 4

also here: http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?p=2663204&highlight=december+magazine

*very long thread warning*

arpad · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 4

another relevant styling quote from designer:

�But the first thing is functionality, 100 percent. It has to be faster, leaner and lighter. It has to go through the air better and you have to think about cooling. You style the headlights so that they work better, not just look better. It�s pure function really. We thought early in the car�s development about doing a coupe as well but being a four-door is central to its character. You have to have room in the back and good boot space, but you need to make the roofline more aerodynamic to improve top speed. You just connect the lines and you get this shape.�

R. Mutt · Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:46 am Post subject:

Very interesting...thanks for the info arpad
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Sanctifier · Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:25 am Post subject:

Next up... Handling!

What's all the fuss about the new

Evo X Roll Control suspension Question

I thought you'd never ask... I can show you how the current Active Centre Diff interacts
with the new Active Yaw Control and new Active Braking systems in snow... Click Here!

Now add the still to come Active Steering and Active Suspension systems like the
WRC Citroen Xara to it... Should be fun!
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