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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Review
All-new Evo affordable M3 alternative.
2008 Lancer Evolution Review Summary & Specifications
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo is growing up. Not getting older, but maturing. This doesn't mean its forsaking any of its heritage, just making living with it more comfortable. Part of that maturing is learning to make the best of the inroads electronics are making into the interface between driver and car. The Evo reflects the best of that world, too. It is, in sum, evidence that fun can co-exist with maturity and high tech.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this driving report from Phoenix, Arizona, with on-track impressions by NCTD editor Mitch McCullough.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR ($32,990); MR |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter, dohc, 16-valve, inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 291-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 6-speed twin-clutch, electronic-shift (Sportronic) manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; full coverage side curtain airbags; driver's knee airbag; ABS with EBD; Active Stability Control; tire pressure monitor system |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Mizushima, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-888-648-7820 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mitsubishicars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 32990 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR ($32,990) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control; cruise control; power windows, door locks and color-keyed outside mirrors; Recaro front bucket seats; tilt steering column; 140-watt, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with DSP; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; center console storage box with armrest; remote keyless entry system; floor mats; fog lights |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sight, Sound and Spoiler Package ($2000) |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
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| Horse Power | 291 @ 6500 |
| Torque | 300 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/22 |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177/71.3/58.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/53.3/42.2 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.9/54.1/36.1 |
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| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strut (inverted), coil spring, gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil spring, gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3517 |
| Stock Tires | P245/40R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 |
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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