Hence, it found its way to the European and UK market in Word went round, an amazing car was on the loose. Nonetheless, the Evo was discontinued in , with Mitsubishi deciding to focus more on crossover vehicles and EVs. The 4B11T has performed admirably well, propelling the Evo to incredible performance feats, but the engine undoubtedly still has more to offer. Launched in with the Evo X, the 4B11T is a 2. It produces more torque than its predecessor and has internal components that are reinforced to withstand high levels of boost.
Upon its introduction in , the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was adequately equipped for its performance duties — as it was built as a rally-bred variant of the Lancer. To make it highly competitive, Mitsubishi managed to reduce the weight of the already light-weighted Lancer, improved on the suspension and body rigidity, then slammed a racing 4Gtype turbo engine under the hood. Built for homologation, the model sold out in days. The rallying spirit was with Evo till the last unit, and it would be lovely to see it again.
Notably, the handling was best experienced through the Evo X. The car was launched with a 25mm longer wheelbase and 30mm wider track in comparison to its predecessor.
The battery was relocated for better weight distribution, while the suspension was also improved by adopting the MacPherson strut in front and multi-link at the rear. The entry-level car could crack the mph sprint in less than five seconds and won acclaim for its tight dynamics and accessible punch, while the more potent FQ and FQ models went some way to recapturing the raw hooligan spirit of the older Evos. Timothy Pepperell: My Evo makes bhp and has a sequential six-speed gearbox.
The engine was poorly built when I got it and had a few problems, including taking most of the teeth off the gears. Timing chain on pre cars can stretch, so replace for peace of mind. If a car has an aftermarket exhaust fitted, check that the original catalytic converter will be supplied too.
Fuel pump relay is a weak point, causing lean running — Mitsubishi recommends swapping the original black unit for an upgraded blue item. Get the car out in the sun for a good look at the paintwork — sub-standard detailing work will leave swirl marks and small scratches.
Check the recommended settings for any aftermarket suspension components to avoid irregular tyre wear. Symptoms include irregular idling, poor economy and jerky acceleration, but can often be rectified with a very careful clean of the contact strip. Advertisement Back to top Also worth knowing.
The 4B11, though, switched to a timing chain, which has a much longer service life. However, the timing chain in models was prone to stretching. The model had a new part, which does fit the earlier Evo X cars. Although clearcoat issues appear to be a common issue across the Evo generations, the X had some unique issues. Early models, Evolution Net and Evo owner forums users report, had a fuel pump relay that could fail which was rectified in later models.
Also, manual-equipped models were recalled over clutch master cylinder failure, Autoblog reports. The oil pump was also poorly lubricated, causing further jerkiness. Although improved parts are available, these issues can be avoided by simply getting a manual car. Though a US-market one would be noticeably more modern. Follow more updates from MotorBiscuit on our Facebook page.
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