The Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo are pretty comparable in terms of interior features and technology. Pricing sets these two cars apart quite a bit. … The latest Mitsubishi Lancer Evo might have the Subaru WRX beaten in performance, but the WRX sure has the Evo beat on price.
particularly, Which Evo is best?
Top 10: Ranking all the Mitubishi Lancer Evolutions
- 8- Evolution III (1995-1996) …
- 7- Evolution IV (1996-1998) …
- 6- Evolution IX Wagon (2005-2007) …
- 5- Evolution VI TME (1999-2001) …
- 4- Evolution VIII (2003-2005) …
- 3- Evolution X (2007-2016) …
- 2- Evolution V (1998-1999) …
- 1- Evolution VII (2001-2003) And here it is, my favorite Evo.
thus, Is Evo or STI faster?
The Evo averages an astonishing 4.6 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. It might only beat the Subaru STI to that mark because the Evo can get there, just barely, in second gear, although it also holds a slight advantage through the quarter-mile, too. That’s despite ceding 10 horsepower and 192 pounds of curb weight to the STI.
in effect Why was the Evo discontinued?
Long story short, Mitsubishi stopped making the Evo for the same reason it stopped making all of its other great performance cars – money. … There is serious risk for a company like Mitsubishi in developing a new performance vehicle, such as a new generation of the Evo, only to have it be a commercial flop.
How much horsepower can a stock Evo handle?
Evo 8 Ignition upgrades
The factory Evo 8 ignition system is very easily capable of 500 horsepower, but you will need to switch to colder heat range spark plugs.
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Whats better Evo 8 or 9?
Mainly because of the short gearing,bigger turbo(ironically with better spool up) and the MIVEC the Evo IX is simply a better car to have. The Evo IX rims are also 1.2 lighters than the regular Evo VIII rims but 1.6 lbs heavier than the BBS MR’s.
Whats better STI or Evo?
The 2015 STI has a bit of improved steering and suspension over previous generations, but any reviews and first-hand experiences say the Evo still feels sharper and grounded while still being light. If you buy a stock Evo, you can have the better handling without spending the extra money if you can’t afford it.
Is the Evo 10 reliable?
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the rally-inspired all-wheel-drive performance sedan holds its value well. Most likely, that’s because examples untouched by Fast and Furious-inspired mods are getting harder to find. However, if you maintain it well, a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo can be a surprisingly reliable performance car.
What’s better STI or Evo?
The 2015 STI has a bit of improved steering and suspension over previous generations, but any reviews and first-hand experiences say the Evo still feels sharper and grounded while still being light. If you buy a stock Evo, you can have the better handling without spending the extra money if you can’t afford it.
Is Sti better than WRX?
The STI is clearly the better performer, but it can cost over $14,000 more than the WRX. The base WRX is an excellent performance car at a great price. If you need a few more comfort and convenience features, upgrading to Premium or even Limited trim won’t break your wallet.
Is an Evo a good car?
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the rally-inspired all-wheel-drive performance sedan holds its value well. Most likely, that’s because examples untouched by Fast and Furious-inspired mods are getting harder to find. However, if you maintain it well, a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo can be a surprisingly reliable performance car.
Which is better Evo or STI?
The 2015 STI has a bit of improved steering and suspension over previous generations, but any reviews and first-hand experiences say the Evo still feels sharper and grounded while still being light. If you buy a stock Evo, you can have the better handling without spending the extra money if you can’t afford it.
Will there be an Evo 11?
There are no plans to bring back the Lancer or Lancer Evolution. Mitsubishi remains focused on crossover and electric/hybrid car segments.
Why did Mitsubishi leave WRC?
Mitsubishi stopped funding the tuning company in 2010, citing financial pressures. By that time, the company had been out of the WRC for three years.
How much HP can a Evo 10 handle?
People tend to keep the WTQ below 400 wheel and you can make 450-500 hp reliably.
How much boost can a stock Evo 9 handle?
Evo 8 or 9? You can likely run around 21 – 22 psi safely with a good tune. That means about 1.15 bar.
Are Evo 9 reliable?
either way they are very dependable and shouldn’t have any problems as long as you take care of it. the problem you’ll run into with the VIII and IXs is that when you go to buy one the odds are its been beat to crap.
Are Evo 6 legal in US?
You basically could import the EVO 6 to USA. You won’t be able to drive it “legally” in the streets specially in California since it doesn’t pass most of inspection. You can turn it into a track car that’s what i did with my EK when i got it imported from Japan.
Is the EVO 7 legal in the US?
Evo 7 or any non-US specifically made models are not legal, by letter of the law: no exception here. However there are few “early”/non-US-specific Evo models “legally” registered.
How many 22B STi are left?
While the Subaru Impreza 22B STi would’ve undoubtedly sold well across the globe, just 400 examples left the production line. Subaru sold all of these cars exclusively to the Japanese market. For the most part, a large portion of the original production line remains in various collections worldwide.
What is the rarest Mitsubishi Evo?
The Evo VI Extreme is the rarest Evo of them all, with only 29 being built, which also makes it one of the most collectible.
Are EVOS fast?
Just over 185 mph. If you’re curious how an Evo can generate that insane time and speed, we’re here to tell you its through one massive turbocharger to create prodigious power. The engine has been destroked to 1.8-liters but the turbo fitted to said engine is a gigantic 91-millimeter unit with a carbon-fiber impeller.
Are evos more reliable than STI?
The STi just has a better feel of quality all around, period. The only reason why I bought my Evo was because I got a better deal on a new one and it’s a great car despite it’s cheap quality. Every Subaru except the STi definitely has a far more fragile transmission than the Evo… Subaru’s 5MT sucks.
What year WRX is the fastest?
Which Subaru Model is the Fastest?
- #5 – 2009 Impreza 330S (0-60) in only 4.8 seconds.
- #4 – 2013 WRX Special Edition (0-60 in 4.7 seconds)
- #3 – 1998 Impreza 22B STI 1998 (4.7 seconds to reach 60 mph)
- #2 – 2012 WRX STI S206 (4.5 seconds 0-60 run)
- #1 – 2004 STI WR1 (4.3 seconds to reach 60 MPH)
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