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Scoop! Mitsubishi Evo XI Goes Hybrid!
Mitsubishi's Performance Icon Goes Green. Sort Of.
January, 2010

You may have heard rumors the next generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will be an electric car. Well, they're true. But before you start writing angry rants in the comments box, read on. According to one source inside Mitsubishi, the Evolution XI, due in 2013, will be the best Evo yet.

To be built off the same platform as the chunky PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid off-roader concept Mitsubishi revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show last October, the Evolution XI will benefit from the company's latest electric/hybrid technology. The new Evo's 2.0 litre MIVEC petrol engine, borrowed from the current Japan-spec Galant, will be mated to a new plug-in hybrid system with lithium-ion batteries. But here's the twist: the Evo's main power source will not be the gas engine, but an electric motor that will drive the front wheels. The 2.0 litre engine, when needed, will drive the rear wheels.

The Evo XI will give drivers the option of driving in EV mode, though only for short distances, improving fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions. But it won't be a namby-pamby eco-warrior. According to our source, the electric motor will be an upgraded version of the 63 hp permanent magnet synchronous motor used in the i-MiEV, and the 2.0 litre MIVEC gas engine is expected to generate around 320 hp. Depending on how Mitsubishi manages the power flow between the two, the Evo XI could effectively have up to 350 hp on tap. The current Evo makes do with a mere 291 hp.

Our insider suggests Mitsubishi engineers are working toward a target 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds. "The new electric motor will effectively work like a turbo, only smoother," he says, "so there's no need to worry about power delivery."

What hardcore drivers will be more concerned about are the handling upgrades, which include a couple of hi-tech handling gizmos that were not finished in time for the Evo X, launched two-and-a-half years ago -- Active Steering and Roll Control Suspension. The Evo XI will also feature a new electronically-controlled active yaw control system (E-AYC) that regulates torque distribution between the rear wheels.

We tested an Evo prototype fitted with Active Steering and Roll Control Suspension way back in February 2006 and were impressed. But Mitsubishi Motor's recall problems, restructuring, and a decision to focus development resources on fuel efficient engines and cleaner CO2 emissions, led to these key pieces of Evo techno-wizardry being put on the backburner. We can still recall an engineer sighing at the Evo X's reveal in 2007 as he whispered: "This is not the finished product, you know."

Our sketches give one artist's impression of how the new Evo XI might look. Whatever the final design, this much is clear: Mitsubishi is determined to totally re-invent one of the world's great performance cars.

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Hi all,

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I'm hoping to be sitting behind the wheel of another Mitsubishi later this year.

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I've decided that it's time to move on and start spending my hard earned cash on the family and house.
For sale I have a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution II Rebirth.
From what I have managed to find out is that it's repairable write-off compliance. I can't tell you anymore then that as I simply just don't know.
The car is definitely a genuine Evolution II when you actually look at it. Genuine body kit, rear wiper, welded in brace behind the rear seat, recaro interior, aluminium lower front control arms, brakes etc

ABSOLUTELY NO ROOF RUST

* Very Rare Rear Number Plate Garnish
* 4G63T 7 Bolt Turbo
* AWD Manual
* Mitsubishi Enkei Racing Rims with near new tyres
* D2 Coil Overs
* Turbosmart Exhaust
* New Amber front corners
* Alpine Head Unit
* New Radiator Hoses
* New Thermostat
* New Radiator Cap
* Sard FPR
* New Under Car Surge Tank
* New Bracket for Bosch 044
* New Inline Fuel Filter
* New HKS Balance Belt
* 'I' Beam Rods
* Battery relocated to boot
* Roof turrets have been repainted matt black
* Door surrounds have been repainted gloss black

The car is currently sitting in my garage with the top of the engine removed due to a blown head gasket.
To get it back on the road could be as simple as throwing a head gasket, reco the head (shave and valve stem seals), timing belt, water pump etc and put it all back together.
There are many good points to this vehicle but then there are a few bad ones. The best thing is to come and look at the vehicle.

The asking price is $6,000.00 FIRM

In regards to picking the car up I'm more than happy to help any local guys to move the vehicle. The buyer would just need to have a car trailer which can be hitched up to the back of my 4Runner. I would be willing to move it locally at no cost. You just pay for the trailer.

The head gasket blew due to an incorrect thermostat being installed in the vehicle. I replaced the radiator, thermostat, radiator hoses, and radiator cap plus there are many other parts that come with the car.


No Rego - Personal Number Plates NOT INCLUDED
Cheers
Dion

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Hey all,

I'm seeing anyone can point me in the right direction.

Yesterday afternoon I was driving home on the M1 in the EVO and the exhaust temp light came on in the cluster whilst doing 110k's then all the lights came on and the car just shut down doing 110k's

I pulled over and managed to get it running again and got it home.

I popped the bonnet to hear the coolant in the over flow bottle bubbling. I had checked the coolant level prior to taking it out and the temp on the gauge was perfectly fine.

I let the car cool down and it took over a litre of coolant which I have think there is 2 small coolant leaks so I will fix those today.

But

as for the car shutting down I took it for a quick drive to have it do it again and coolant levels are perfectly fine and the overflow bottle was not bubbling this time so it was nothing to do with the heat issue but there was a sound of something shorting out hardcore from behind the stereo.

I had a quick look to find the ABS ECU? I think it was. Would this cause the car to have the said issues?

I also replaced the socketed ECU back with the EVO1 RS ECU I have and the car ran again.

Honestly I'm completely over this fkn car and I'm sick and tired of constantly fixing it

Any ideas what the latest issue is??

Is it a over heating issue again?
Is it an ABS ECU issue?
Is it an Engine ECU issue?

or is it something else completely?