Mitsubishi Motors UK is going to offer Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR Special Edition. The model is created to celebrate the company’s 40th Anniversary in the UK. The Lancer Evolution X has already achieved legendary status thanks to its past rallying successes and this special edition will help push the boundaries even further with more power than ever before.
“Mitsubishi Motors in the UK are pleased to announce that, as part of our celebrations of being 40 years in the UK, we will be producing 40 special edition Evo Xs. The Lancer Evolution has always been a halo model for Mitsubishi and this special edition is no exception. More powerful than ever before and with a very limited availability, it will be a ‘must have’ for all die-hard Evolution fans!”, commented Lance Bradley, Managing Director for Mitsubishi Motors in the UK.
FQ-440 Specification
Technology:
- Bespoke engine ECU re-map developing 440bhp at 6,800rpm and 412 lb.ft at 3,100rpm
- HKS turbo
- Janspeed exhaust system with a high-flow sports catalytic convertor
- 6 Speed Twin Clutch Sports Shift Transmission (SST)
- Janspeed intake & intercooler piping kit
- Janspeed tubular manifold
- Motorsport specification high-flow fuel injectors
- Alcon front braking system – 6 pot mono-block front calipers with floating disc and bell assembly
- Alcon rear caliper with floating disc and bell assembly
- Front suspension lowered by 35mm
- Rear suspension lowered by 30mm
- Eibach coil springs
- Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) with full time 4WD system
- Keyless Operation System (KOS) with push button start
- CAT 1 approved alarm immobiliser
Exterior:
- Forged 18” BBS alloy wheels
- Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive front-lighting system (AFS)
- Front fog lamps
- PIAA motorsport silicone windscreen wiper blades
Interior:
- Recaro branded leather bucket seats
- Rockford Fosgate premium audio with SD card based music server – 8 speakers + subwoofer
- Leather sports steering wheel with audio and cruise controls
- SD Card based Navigation system with 7-inch LCD touch screen
- Airbags – dual front, side, curtain and driver’s knee SRS airbags
- Bluetooth handsfree system with music streaming
- High contrast LCD Display
- Climate control
- USB terminal
Additional Equipment:
All vehicles will be fitted with a data recorder which is connected through the On-board diagnostic (OBD) system. This will record details such as driving style, performance, vehicle diagnostics, and present location. Details of the data will be available to both CCC and the registered owner of the vehicle. The fitment of, and reporting of data from this device is a condition of the vehicle warranty. A three year subscription to the service is included in the vehicle price.
Colours
Lancer Evolution will only be available in Frost White (W37)
Pricing
QG5 Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR will be priced £50,000
Servicing and Warranty
Servicing schedules for the Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR will consist of an initial 1,000 mile oil change, with further service intervals at 4,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. The FQ-440 is supplied with a comprehensive 3yr or 36,000 mile warranty.
Source: Mitsubishi
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