It would’ve been better if the opportunity is used to put it against the current Jap Q-cars like the new Evo or the WRX STI. But I’m quite sure it’s not easy to obtain for review purposes isn’t it?

Anyhow, the old Evo is still a wonderful car to have and enjoy. Its quick and easy to drive.

But you know what Paul? I find it a little ‘slow’ (if you can call it that) next to the Merc E55 AMG, when I drove the Evo 9 a day after I returned the E55. Of course, comparing the E55 to the Evo 9 is like comparing a space shuttle to the 747 but I just thought I should mention it here ‘coz the Evo 9 is actually just good for quick bursts, not the right weapon if you want real-deal blindingly fast speeds.

i agree with u,

just remember that the sequential turbo is actually is a supercar level,

if iv not mistaken the old Porsche 959, with awd, 3 point something to 60mph. using sequential turbo,

but, yes twincharger is power and efficency, in golf gt ,

anyway this configuration is probally to be tweaked not posibble used for high end sports car,

just a tought,

i

and potential buyers wouldnt need to think about the threat from the new sti. even if the evo 10 is marginally slower

Most people would normally plonk in a huge turbine because it is more efficient than two larger turbines as air has to be divided to both the turbines for pushing air into the engine. Therefore in this case, a single turbine would be best for a smaller displacement engine.

An example of how two high large end turbines can be utilized in a car with a huge displacement are the Hennessy Viper 1000hp Twin Turbo and of course the magnificent Bugatti Veyron.

Reason it can withstand the two or more huge turbines is because the displacement for those cars are alot bigger than Japanese supercars like the GT-R and the Evo.

However, there have been rumors flying around in the Japanese tuning circle that the Evo 9's Mivec 4G63T engine may not be as powerful as the non-Mivec engines found in the previous version of the Evo Lancers. Reason they said was because of the Mivec system.

Although cannot be confirmed as true, it cannot be denied as well. There may be some hidden truth behind it who knows?

agree cbljkkj, my guss the guy i saw , since his is the non mivec, he might put adjustable cam pulley, or mild (or racing ) cam or combination , set it for racy top end, making its engine less flexible down low,

now thinking that how nice sequentil turbo and twin charger are,

or sequentil turbo and twin charger are too complicated and playful for a hardcore,

Proton GL, the Evo that you probably saw has been tuned for top end power or maybe the driver didn't want to push it. Frequent full out starts will cause the engine great stress. As for power, its either responsiveness or full on top end power normally only pushed from 3rd, 4th or 5th gear onwards to the 6th gear.

Very rarely have responsiveness and full on power come to perspective unless you have bucket-loads of money when you can customize a hybrid turbine with a bigger housing and a lighter turbine fin or ball-bearing turbine. Fueling and a good management system also come into play .

The saddest part abt this car is it doesn't feel like a RM280k car wit it's rather basic interior that's not much different than any other Jap saloon, bt cost nearly thrice (even almost quadrupel) than the others!! It also has the turning radius of a Jupiter, making it a real pain in the ass when it comes to tight corners, bt the engine is sooo rewarding…….

Paul, is the one that you drive comes wit 280hp? Hm…..so this car costs RM1,000/hp + miscellaneous extra, lol.

April 11, 2007 @ 8:25 am

proton GL, how can you say the evo suffers on lowend? it can hit 100km/h from a standing start in less than 5 seconds!!?@! the car you saw must have been driven by a monkey (no offence to monkeys and no animals were hurt in the process of this posting).

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yah hondadriver youre right, its a fast car,

probally what i saw is an evo 8 non-mivec / moded bit probally.

–but with non-spirited driving style caused a hicup,

i always agree with paul and you all .evo simply fierce with power

If you think the standard wings are horrendous, wait till you see the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Super Rally Car's wing. That thing would make the even most riced up driver blush from embarrassment.

because these cars have been so successful for these brands due to their close association with their rally counterparts, they try to include as much of the elements from the rally cars into the road going cars as possible.

People who usually buy a wrx or an evo, do so because they want their car to look like the rally car. without the wing, its just not the same.

LJ

http://www.mitsucars.com/MMNA/jsp/lancer/08/index…

evo 9 with Mivec is even better, and sure evo 10…

looks like evo suffer at low end, initial take off looks heavy, and i did saw its stall like almost needed to race the clutch a bit.

is what i prceive is true?

I agree that the interior is really low rate for the price but for its $$$ to performance ratio is really good. Nothing else can touch this car at this price, except the WRX of course. At least my ATR's interior looks much better.

about the interior, ICE and all that creature comfort, i don't mind them being simple and not luxurious, heck, i want the evo for it's pure driving pleasure, not some negligible creature comforts.

EVO FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!

1) 400Nm of torque =) 2) Short gear ratio gearing plays a small part as well akin to the GT-R Getrag 6 gearboxes.

I'm in a mixed state of mind when it comes to Evo's. I've always like the Evo 6 Tommi Makkinen Edition but could never help hating the Evo 7 – 9 because of the Super AYC, ACD and Zero-Counter.

I've seen totally hopeless nut-jobs driving them but they still look good doing it.I mean I love gadgets as much as the next guy but its too…computer controlled.

I know somebody would bring up an example of the GT-R and its HICAS system but its not as governed as the Zero Counter on the Evo. Maybe theres an option to turn it off?

I like the Evo 9 but still prefer Evo's of olden days.