476 WHP Mitsubishi Evo IX

Low key, streetable, unassuming. These traits exemplify the sleepers on the street. Taking on a no nonsense approach to tuning can sometimes make the difference when sizing up a contender or flying under the law-enforcement radar. Brian Jeffords adopted the mantra “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality early […]

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935 WHP Mitsubishi Evo

Not one, not two, but three EVOs prove that this platform is the perfect foundation for the quarter-mile. David Bruzewski has been building and racing Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions for years. The all-wheel drive configuration and the cast-iron engine have proven to be his best companion when going down the strip. […]

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781 WHP Mitsubishi Evo IX

Over the past decade, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has proved capable of achieving great things. While originally intended for rally racing, the EVO has become a drag strip monster. Thanks to the capable 4G63 engine and the all-wheel drive system, the EVO is now in the 7-second territory and continues […]

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582 WHP Mitsubishi EXO Evo

When you finally make the decision to turn your vehicle into a dedicated race car, one of the best ways to shave some time off your slip is to start reducing weight. Some racers change their stock seats with aftermarket ones, other drivers replace their hoods with lighter carbon fiber, […]

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702 WHP Mitsubishi Evo 8

Getting impressed by an EVO at The Shootout event is not easy. After all, this is the biggest EVO gathering in the United States and EVOs tend to populate the track. So, finding one that stands out is quite difficult. At this year’s event, I couldn’t help but stop as […]

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838 whp Mitsubishi Evolution RS

Its rough ride is more punishing than being in the ring with young Mike Tyson, but after a few minutes of driving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, you will quickly feel like you’re the one throwing the punches. There are numerous fast cars on the market, but the Evo 9 has […]

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572 HP EVO 6.5 | Tommi Makinen Edition

There are few examples of the States getting a better version of a vehicle platform than the rest of the world. However, the first-generation (1G) and second-generation (2G) DSMs are an exception to the rule. While only FWD versions were available in Japan, AWD versions were available in the States. […]

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592 WHP 2.3 Liter Evo IX | Built to Race

IT IS OFTEN THE CASE THAT NEW COMPETITORS WILL ARRIVE AT A CONTEST, start at the bottom and progressively inch their way toward the top with each successive event. On the other hand, there are also competitors that will set their initial sights on the top. Of course, reaching the […]

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Nissan and Mitsubishi Forge New Alliance

Automakers have been the hot topic as of late, especially in the wake of “diesel gate”, the Volkswagen emissions scandal that went viral back in September 2015. Now Mitsubishi has been caught in its own debacle, admitting to misrepresentation of fuel economy figures for several of its domestic vehicles. This […]

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920 WHP EVO VIII Goes From Meltdown to Monster Power

SUFFERING A TOUGH DEFEAT WILL EITHER BREAK A COMPETITOR OR MAKE them come back stronger than ever. For Tristan Smith’s EVO, the defeat came at the Shift S3ctor Airstrip Attack half-mile drag race. In September 2011, Smith purchased a turn-key 700-horsepower EVO VIII streetcar. With “get-me-intotrouble” horsepower available at the […]

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EVO vs GT-R: The 9-second Question

There isn’t a supercar at any price that run the quarter mile in 9.5 seconds. That’s right. If you wanted a turn-key streetcar that could run the quarter-mile in under 10 seconds on radials tires with a fuel you can get at the pump, a million dollars wouldn’t deliver. However, […]

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970 WHP EVO IX Runs 9s, Shows and Shines

Car enthusiasts express their creativity and passion for cars by the way they build their machines. From parts upgrades to aesthetics, the build can be very telling about the person who drives it. It’s obviously subjective, as not everyone will appreciate what another has done. But when the likeminded meet, […]

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