Mitsubishi unveiled a second concept car, the Prototype-X, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
The Lancer Evolution X sedan features a newly designed 4B11T 2.0L (1998cc) turbocharged, all-aluminium inline-4 GEMA engine. Power and torque depend on the market but all versions will have at least 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp). (JDM version), the American market version will have slightly more. The UK models will be reworked by Mitsubishi UK, in accordance with previous MR Evolutions bearing the FQ badge. Options for the UK Evolutions are expected to be between 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW).
Two versions of the car are offered in the U.S. The Lancer Evolution MR, with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The other version is the GSR which has a 5-speed manual transmission system. The car also has a new full-time four-wheel drive system named S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's AWC system used in previous generations.The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amounts of torque to the rear wheels.
It also features Mitsubishi's new sequential semi-automatic six speed SST twin-clutch transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. It has replaced the Tiptronic automatic transmission, hence the SST version replaced the GT-A version (which was used in Evolution VII and Evolution IX Wagon). A five speed manual gearbox will also be available. The new Lancer Evolution will also incorporate Mitsubishi's next generation RISE safety body.
The Evolution X went on sale October 1, 2007 in Japan, January 2008 in the USA, February in Canada (as the first version of Evolution in Canada)and in March 2008 in the UK. The Twin Clutch SST version was available in Japan from November 2007. Europe will follow with sales in May, GSR and MR version included premium Package. The introduction of the 2010 MR-Touring moved the car even further upscale. Leather and a Moonroof became standard while revising the rear spoiler to just a lip spoiler.
For the first time in the history of Evolution, this car was completely renewed, so new that many didn't see it as the same breed. It was built on the new Lancer / Galant Fortis platform which was considerably larger, and 130 kg heavier than Evo IX, resulting in a power-to-weight ratio actually lower than that of the first generation Evo. This hampered its straight line performance as well as agility on narrow mountain roads. The all-new 4B11 motor remained 2 liters, but it had an aluminum block and modern dual-VVT to boost maximum torque to 311 lbft. Horsepower was initially quoted as 280 hp (JIS) or 295 hp (SAE), but a year later the Japanese rating was lifted to 300 hp as Mitsubishi followed Subaru to abandon the voluntary limit. Equally new was the 6-speed SST twin-clutch gearbox, which helped recoup some performance lost to the increased weight.
On the road, the Evo X had a smoother ride thanks to its stiffer chassis, longer wheelbase and modern NVH suppression. Its handling and steering were less influenced by road irregularities and bumps. Although it wasn't as explosive or as communicative as the old car, its S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) system, which integrated ACD, AYC, ABS and stability control, resulted in better handling.
However, the magic of Evo had been losing since Mitsubishi withdrew
from world rally championship after 2005. Without the intense
competition of motorsport, the road car lost focus. It became prone to
commercial considerations and far removed from its original philosophy.
Group A rallying created the best generations of road cars. The demise
of Group A signaled the end of a great era, even though the Lancer
Evolution series sustained that flame longer than everyone else.| Tenth Generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | October 2007–2015 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CZ4A |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L 4B11T |
| Transmission | 6-speed twin-clutch transmission 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104 in) |
| Length | 4,570 mm (180 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,420–1,600 kg (3,131–3,527 lb) |
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