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The Facts - 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

All You Need To Know About The New EVO X

By Jay Chen
  • 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Front View
  • 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Right Front View
  • 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Seat
ENGINE
Engine Code : 4B11 T/C 4G63 T/C
Type : In-line four, aluminum block and head, In-line four, cast iron block, aluminum head,
    turbocharged and intercooled turbocharged and intercooled
Valvetrain : DOHC, four valves per cylinder, MIVEC DOHC, four valves per cylinder, MIVEC
    variable intake and exhaust variable intake valve timing
    valve timing
Displacement : 1998cc 1997cc
Bore x Stroke : 86mm x 86mm 85mm x 88mm
Compression Ratio : 9.0:1 8.8:1
Claimed Crank Hp : 295hp @ 6500rpm 286hp @ 6500rpm
Claimed Crank Torque : 300lb-ft @ 4400rpm 289lb-ft @ 3500rpm
Redline : 7000rpm 7000rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Layout : Transverse front engine, all-wheel drive Transverse front engine, all-wheel drive
Transmission   Six-speed TC-SST/five-speed manual Five-speed manual
Gear Ratios
1 : 3.655/2.857 2.857
2 : 2.368/1.950 1.950
3 : 1.754/1.444 1.444
4 : 1.322/1.096 1.096
5 : 1.008/0.761 0.761
6 : 0.775/- -
Final drive : 4.062/4.687 4.529
Differential : Helical limited-slip (F), active Helical limited-slip (F), active clutch-
    clutch-type (C), type (C), clutch-type limited slip (R)
    planetary gear, active yaw
    limited-slip (R)
CHASSIS
Chassis Code : CZ4A CT9A
Exterior dimensions
Curb Weight : 3344 lbs (GSR)/3388 lbs (MR) 3263 lbs
Weight Distribution F/R : 58/42 60/40
Overall Length : 177.0 in. 178.5 in.
Wheelbase : 104.3 in. 103.0 in.
Overall Width : 71.3 in. 69.7 in.
Track F/R : 60.8 in./60.8 in. 59.6 in./59.6 in.
Height : 58.3 in. 57.1 in.
SUSPENSION
Front : MacPherson strut, inverted monotube, MacPherson strut, inverted dampers, forged
    forged aluminum lower control arms, aluminum lower control arms, 24mm swaybar,
    25mm stabilizer bar, steel front strut steel front strut tower brace
    tower brace
Rear : Multi-link upper and lower control Multi-link upper and lower control arm
    arm w/forged aluminum trailing links, w/forged aluminum trailing links,
    lateral links and cast aluminum lateral links and cast aluminum
    cross-member, twin tube (monotube cross-member, 22mm anti-roll bar
    for MR) dampers, 23mm anti-roll bar
BRAKES
Front : 13.8-in. vented discs (two-piece for 12.6-in. vented discs, four-piston fixed calipers
    MR), four-piston fixed calipers
Rear : 13.0-in. vented discs (two-piece for 11.8-in. vented discs, two-piston fixed calipers
    MR), two-piston fixed calipers
Electronic driving : ABS, AYC, ACD (switchable), ABS, ACD (switchable)
aids/inhibitors   ASC (switchable)
WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels : 18x8.5 aluminum 17x8 aluminum
Tires : 245/40/18 Yokohama ADVAN A13C 235/45/17 Yokohama ADVAN A046
By Jay Chen
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steeb82
 I have the GSR with the five-speed manual transmission. The gear box, gear ratios, and clutch are really great but I do have one problem. The clutch master-cylinder(CMC) as well as the master-cylinder reinforcement ring is made from plastic! I have had my Evo for less than a year and I was told my CMC split in half from built-up pressure. It appears that the Evo's in Japan have been recalled but until the US gets recalled i guess i'll have to drive with the plastic...
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