One look at the X Works Automotive Concept X1 Sportscar and you’ll be reminded instantly of the Prodrive P2. That’s excused though, as it looks similiar, in the sense that it also has a 2-seater coupe body, and it also uses an engine from one of the rally car kings, this time the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution’s 4G63T motor, much like how the Prodrive P2 is Subaru boxer-powered.
The Concept X1 was developed over a span of 30 months by X-Works Automotive, using carbon composite technology for the passenger cell. Attached to the cell are lightweight aluminium and carbon subframes which carry the drivetrain components. The Concept X1 weighs 1,180kg in road car form, but you can specify a track car configuration which brings down the weight to 1,000kg. The 4-cylinder DOHC turbocharged 4G63 Evo engine in the Concept X1 is tuned to produce 350hp, but there is also a further tune-up option for 500hp. Wheels are 18″ Lightweight Alloys with 235/40/R18 tyres.
So, which is better, the Concept X1 or the Prodrive P2? Both are 4 wheel drive, but from what I can see Prodrive seems to have put more development into the Prodrive P2′s differential. But there is one thing that makes the Concept X1 have the ultimate edge over the Prodrive P2. It will actually be produced, instead of being stuck in the Prodrive P2′s engineering concept status. Expected retail price is £45,000.
More photos after the jump.
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
hmm got any video's of this baby's performing on test track… then can compare to the ProDrive P2…
the thing about P2 was the engine and the whole handling & suspension tuned in unison.. does this baby have it too?
like P2 looks better….
Front end just look like the SKYLINE R34
and the lancer engine? huh!! cool~
Yea, I agree, front end looks similar to a R34, but the rear needs lot more work to be even interesting.
yeah.cant wait to see how it performs on track.
can it match prodrive P2 s handling?..
Wooo…. is that a carbon fiber muffler??…. Delicious
another technology showcase? this time, got some blokes from Mitsu and company sounded like x-rated film producer.
rivalry always good. mitsu vs subaru. cheers!
Looks ugly, both front & rear. If not for the evo engine & lightweight chassis, there's nothing to make this car stands out from the ever popular Evos & STIs.
rear looks so tame compare to the front,bt the wight is astounding compare to the power is has!
Does anybody else here think that this car looks…well….unfinished?
yes, look like grille flown away,
whoa!!! it look's just like skyline R34………but the back look's very weird.