Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Sports

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

 Welcome to the Lancer Evolution X range

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is more sophisticated, involving and technologically-advanced than ever before. It incorporates every bit of knowledge Mitsubishi Motors has gained through creation of the previous nine generations of Lancer Evolution and from decades of competing successfully at the highest levels of international rallying.
Most importantly, Lancer Evolution X connects and interacts completely with the driver in all conditions, providing the very highest levels of driving pleasure to match its mighty performance.

Lancer Evolution X Technology

Engine

Available on: All variants

The 4B11 uses a die-cast aluminium block to reduce weight, strengthened to withstand the stress of high-output operation and utilising a ladder frame structure to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Designed to be inherently smooth-running it negates the need for secondary balancer shafts, which also contributes to weight reduction and allows the engine to be more compact. Furthermore, the 4B11 uses a forward facing intake and rearward facing exhaust ports. This change eliminated the need to run the exhaust pipe under the engine, allowing it to be lowered by 10mm and contributing to the vehicle's lower centre of gravity.

MIVEC Variable Valve Timing

Available on: All variants

Improvements in fuel economy were achieved through utilizing an improved MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control) system, which now operates on the exhaust as well as the intake valves. Furthermore, the camshaft lobs now activate the valves directly instead of via rocker arms for improved accuracy and reliability.

Titanium Turbocharger

Available on: All variants

Using an optimally-shaped titanium turbine wheel in the turbocharger in conjunction with a straight type intake system and large diameter exhaust system piping, response times are up to 18 per cent better even than those in the Lancer Evolution IX.

Manual Gearshift

Available on: All variants

Manual gearshift models are equipped with a mechanically direct, five-speed transmission which features Teflon-coated shift cables for super smooth changes.
Only avaliable on manual variants

Mitsubishi Multi Communication System (MMCS) with Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Available on: All variants

The Mitsubishi Multi Communication System incorporates a 30-gigabyte Hard Disk Drive satellite navigation system with colour, touch-screen display which is exceptionally fast and intelligent, providing ultra-quick search and route finding capabilities. It also features- radio, DVD drive and CDDB which relays information about the CD being played to the screen as well as a hard disk-driven music catcher which can download and store up to 2,000 music tracks.
Only avaliable on GSR variants

Rockford Fosgate Premium audio System

Available on: All on GSR variants

An 8-channel, 650w audio system designed by Rockford Acoustic Design (GSR variants) provides truly superior sound. A digital sound processor enables you to create the optimum acoustic characteristics to match your sound source and personal preference, providing a choice of four acoustic fields and five sound types. Nine speakers, including a 25cm subwoofer, are housed in seven optimum locations.
Only avaliable on GSR variants

TC-SST Gearshift

Available on: All variants

The 6-speed TC-SST is effectively two three-speed gearboxes mounted on the same output shaft and with two clutches, one which engages the gear in use, the other which pre-selects the next gear required. In manual mode the shift quality is both quicker and smoother than any human could manage with a conventional gearbox. In addition to the automatic and manual transmission, the TC-SST also offers a choice of driving modes: 'Normal' (comfort and economy), 'Sport' gear (changes at higher revs), in Super-Sport mode shifts happen at 6500 rpm, throttle response is even more aggressive and the transmission downshifts automatically on braking for a bend, but holds the gear around the corner.
Only avaliable on SST variants

ABS with EBD

Available on: All variants

Massive Brembo brakes with 350mm ventilated discs with four piston calipers at the front and 330mm items at the rear offer huge stopping power even before electronic safety measures like Sport ABS and EBD need be triggered. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) makes sure that each wheel has the maximum possible braking power available at all times.

RISE Body Construction

Available on: All variants

Built around Mitsubishi's cutting edge RISE monocoque structure this massively strong assembly employs the strategic use of ultra-high tensile steels never before seen in any Lancer Evolution model to ensure maximum crash protection from all angles. The body is designed to direct impact forces away from the occupants and for the car's extremities to deform in a pre-programmed manner while the passengers remain within a steel safety cell.

Aluminium Body Panels

Available on: All variants

Aluminium is used extensively in the construction of the Lancer Evolution X, with the roof, bonnet, front wings and front and rear bumper beams being made from this ultra-light material. This serves to keep weight to a minimum, to concentrate mass in the centre of the car and keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. High-strength steel is used extensively to reduce mass while maintaining structural integrity. The result is an Evolution that is 39 percent stiffer against twisting and 64 percent more rigid against bending compared to the previous model.

Aerodynamic Styling

Available on: All variants

At the front large air intakes ensure the engine receives the cooling it needs, whilst the whole front bumper is styled to decrease drag and lift. Underneath the car, air is channeled by diffusers to increase down force and therefore grip and stability at high speeds while, at the back, the substantial rear spoiler plays an important part in maintaining the car’s aerodynamic balance and handling consistency at all speeds. Wing blisters transport the side air streams rearwards without separation - whilst such distinctive styling features as the trapezoidal grille, the NACA duct on the hood and the kick-up shape of the front part of the wheel-arch are all designed for optimum cooling.

Suspension

Available on: All variants

The Lancer Evolution X adopts a proven front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension layout, enhanced by world-renowned Bilstein shock absorbers (inverted at the front) and Eibach coil springs all round. Front and rear stabiliser bars, a front strut brace, extensive use of aluminium and rigid attachment to the car's structure ensure excellent on-road handling characteristics, improved ride comfort and very sure-footed cornering performance.

Wheels and Tyres

Available on: All variants

The Evolution X is fitted with 245/40R18 low-profile tyres with an asymmetrical tread pattern and optimized inner structure. These are fitted to 18-inch aluminium wheels, which undergo a spinning process to increase strength and reduce the weight and thickness of the rims. The rim shape itself, together with the location of the spokes, are specially designed to produce a highly rigid, lightweight wheel.

S-AWC 4WD System

Available on: All variants

Super All Wheel Control is the collective name for a number of different electronic and mechanical devices which work together to create the phenomenal way the Lancer Evolution X responds to the driver; it can be tailored to best suit snow, gravel or tarmac surfaces at the flick of a switch. At the heart of the S-AWC lies an Active Centre Differential. Unlike a passive system it processes information to determine the optimal torque split between the front and rear axles and distributes it via a hydraulic multi-plate clutch. Active Yaw Control (AYC), unique amongst road-going cars, utilises an electronically controlled rear differential to take information about longitudinal and lateral acceleration, steering angle and wheel speed and apportions torque between the rear wheels according to need. Active Stability Control (ASC) regulates the engine power and braking force at each wheel to prevent a loss of control, so smoothly and swiftly that the driver is often unaware of its operation: it can be disabled partially or fully. The final link in the chain of control is, of course, Sports ABS.

HID Headlamps with AFS

Available on: All variants

HID (High Intensity Discharge) or bi-xenon headlamps give substantially improved lighting of the road ahead, enabling you to see potential hazards sooner and so take avoiding action more quickly than normal halogen headlamps would allow. AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) provides additional lighting to illuminate your direction of travel during cornering manoeuvres - activation is dependant upon steering angle and vehicle speed, not operating above 62 mph. Headlamp washers and automatic beam levelling complete the package.

Rain and Dusk Sensors

Available on: All variants

A windscreen-mounted sensor detects moisture on the glass and activates the wipers automatically, whilst an optical sensor switches the head and tail lamps on and off depending on the outside light level.

Cabin Ergonomics

Available on: All variants

A windscreen-mounted sensor detects moisture on the glass and activates the wipers automatically, whilst an optical sensor switches the head and tail lamps on and off depending on the outside light level.

Seven Airbags

Available on: All variants

To keep occupants safe in the event of a collision, Lancer Evolution X comes with a 7-airbag system to provide protection from all sides. Curtain airbags extending along both sides protect front and 2nd-row occupants in a side collision, while the 1st-row occupants are additionally protected by front and side airbags with a knee airbag for the driver.

Bluetooth

Available on: All variants

The Lancer Evolution X’s sophisticated Bluetooth system with built-in noise and echo cancellation ensures excellent audibility. Up to seven different 'phones can be paired to the system at any time and are automatically recognized upon starting the vehicle. Pick-up, hang-up, speech and volume controls are sited on the steering wheel whilst all other commands may be made verbally.

Steering Wheel Controls

Available on: All variants

Remote audio control and Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone control are positioned on the steering wheel for easy operation.

Recaro Sports Seats

Available on: All variants

The full bucket front seats are designed by Recaro as much for comfort as support, alleviating the sense of constriction often encountered in sports seats and improving access. Even the covering materials - a suede-like knit, or in FQ-360 models a combination of leather and techno-suede leather - have been developed specifically for their comfort and grip.

Multi Information Display

Available on: All variants

 Essential driver information is displayed on a screen positioned between the main dials. The information displayed changes each time the INFO button, located on the dashboard to the right of the steering wheel, is pressed.

Reference : http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/evolution/technology.aspx