New Lancer Evolution X FQ-400
In the UK, Mitsubishi offers “automatic” the Lancer Evolution X in a variety of levels. The additional designation reveals the FQ-400 hp Evo X, the number which makes the engine of this version. FQ stands, based on what I’ve heard and read, actually for “F * cking quick.” Whether this really true, but only white Mitsubishi, the FQ models itself from Mitsubishi in cooperation with various tuners and manufacturers, such as HKS, processed and sold as new cars with warranty.
The history of these modified models goes back to 1999, when Tommy Makinen version of the still very popular Evo VI was introduced. This was followed in the Evo VIII, as well as the different versions of Evo IX FQ. The last variant was the powerful 400hp Evo VIII FQ-400. This was surprisingly fast with a 0-60mph sprint (60mph = 96kmh) of less than 4 seconds and 0-100mph (160kmh = 100mph) in just over 9 seconds. In a Top Gear show this was even sent to a Lamborghini on the track and won the race (an absolutely worth seeing video). More information and details about the FQ models are found on the Lancer Evolution page in Wikipedia.
The new Evo X is now available for as newest FQ-400 variant. Mitsubishi UK in the first development built in cooperation with SVA UK, ADR Motorsport and EcuTek one strong race car at 400hp Evo X on the base, which should be in different Endurance racing (endurance races to participate). This was, inter alia, on 2009 Britcar 24 Part-hour race at Silverstone, and proved with a mileage of 1651 miles and 517 laps, went all in race pace, his stamina and durability. In addition to this impressive performance, the car surprised with a very good driveability and reliability. In addition, just adds that to achieve enduring 400PS to only marginal changes have been made (more details below). Based on the lessons learned was established after the specification of the road version.
While users need to use the predecessor a larger turbocharger, in order to achieve stable 400HP, are the Evo X, only the internal components of the original loader was changed. Friktionsarme ball bearings and a special care for extreme temperatures and designed turbine to ensure that the Turbo-delay (turbo lag) to be reduced and improves the response. This enables the achievement of maximum torque at 3500 rpm and has already improved by the everyday usability significantly.
In addition to the above changes to the turbo intake system include one HKS air filter, larger injectors, more powerful fuel pump and a complete exhaust system including turbo sport catalyst (tube diameter: 76mm) were used. A profound control function ensures that these components work together flawlessly and the performance is sure to be generated. Since the original clutch has about 450Nm torque from his efforts and begins to slide, this was replaced by a stronger one. When Evo VIII FQ-400, a rennsportähnliche clutch with a metal plate was used. When Evo X FQ-400 now comes an organic disc (as with the series coupling) is used, which unlike its predecessor, significantly improved driveability.
