Power is what drives the cars and the same is the most significant word to mention while talking about any vehicle belonging to any major or minor automotive firm across the planet. Surprisingly with the commencement of this year most global majors are trying their hand on launching power packed sports cars into the Indian Automobile Market,in which Nissan and BMW are the leaders with the Nissan 370Z and BMW Z4 already introduced.
Now Mitsubishi has taken the next step in launching a car by June 2010,which is already popular globally and is one dream car and known as Mitsubishi EVO X. Heard of it? Well certainly in Rally-Sports as it is one of the highly potent cars competing across the world, on some of the most dangerous tracks.
Let us take a look at the technical specifications of the car.
Technical Specifications Of Mitsubishi EVO X
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline 4 Cylinder MPFI Petrol Engine; aluminum block and head
Valve-train: DOHC 4-valve/cylinder; MIVEC
Displacement: 1,998 cc
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 152 (CA: 143) at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 146 (CA: 143) at 4,250
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 22
Mileage Highway [mpg]: 28 (CVT) – 30 (MT)
Transmissions
Type: 6-speed dual-clutch
Ratios: 3.66, 2.37, 1.75, 1.32, 0.98, 0.73
Final Drive: 4.06
Available with: Evolution X MR
Type: 5-speed manual transmission
Ratios: 2.86, 1.95, 1.44, 1.10, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.69
Available with: Evolution X GSR
Weight [lbs]
Curb weight: 4,542 (Evo X)
Weight distribution: 57 / 43
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
Steering
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 32.8
Suspension
Front: McPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link
Brakes
Front: 13.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 8.0 in. power-assisted drums
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 180.0
Width [in.]: 69.4
Height [in.]: 58.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.7
Front Track [in.]: 60.2
Rear Track [in.]: 60.2
Interior Dimensions
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.9
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.1
Shoulder room
Fr. Shoulder room [in.]: 54.7
R. Shoulder room [in.]: 54.3
Hip room
Front Hip room [in.]: 53.3
Rear Hip room [in.]: 54.1
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 11.6
Performance
0 – 60 mph [sec.]: 5.0
0 – 100 mph [sec.]: 12.6
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 13.5
Top Speed [mph]: 155
Mitsubishi EVO X On-Road Price In India
Mitsubishi wishes to sell 50-75 cars a year in India targeting at the segment comprising of BMW Z4 and Nissan 370Z and will make its buyers shed Rs.32 Lakh to Rs.38 Lakh to see it in their porch.