DSPORT Issue #249 Text by APEworks // Photos by Leif Bergerson Racers and gearheads around the world are familiar with most incarnations of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, or EVO as it is colloquially known. From the “Galant VR4 in Lancer clothing” EVO I to the sunset release of the EVO […]
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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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556 WHP 4G63 Swapped Dodge Colt
So you bought a Dodge Colt for $500, now what? If you got it for daily-driving purposes, you will probably be disappointed; and if you bought it to race, well, what were you thinking? Aaron Anderson dropped $500 on his 1992 Dodge Colt, and while it seemed like a strange […]
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1,500+ WHP Toyota Supra
“2JZ, No Sh*t” was once said in the movie Fast and Furious about a 10-second Supra. While the fourth-generation Supra was still in the midst of production during the filming of this movie, the writers were able to realize the potential that lies within the engine compartment of this Japanese […]
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2,008 WHP Nissan R35 GT-R
After the Godzilla era of the R32, R33, and R34 GT-R, we didn’t know how Nissan could keep that momentum. When the R35 GT-R was introduced, it didn’t look like that momentum was going to be continued. The R35 was bigger, heavier, and sporting a completely new engine, technology, and […]
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867 WHP Audi TT RS
Over 20 years ago, Paris briefly had more going for it than its normal Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre Museum. After years of concepts going around from one automotive show to the next, the Paris Auto Show finally shined its light on the all-new (at the time) […]
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Street and Drag Honda Civic Si’s
Honda Civic SI – the Type R’s less-liked brother. Think of the SI as the first child. It may not be as cute or funny as the new kid, but secretly, the SI hides a few tricks up its sleeves. It may not have the red badge or the crazy […]
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862 WHP Mitsubishi Evo VIII
There was once a time when people were shocked to see a humble-looking four-door sedan destroy supercars on twisty roads. Today, this car has evolved into an enthusiast favorite that is capable of achieving great power. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has been a force to be reckoned with since its […]
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786 WHP Mitsubishi Evo VIII
“Ricer”. Is it a slur, a racial put down, a term meant to put down a vehicle for looking the part, but not having the goods to back it up? In Rochester, New York, “Ricer” takes on a new meaning. “Ricer” is the nickname given to STM’s 9- second street […]
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Turbotrix builds first U.S. 9-second Street EVO VIII
Mitsubishi’s EVO-VIII is arguably the hottest-performance car on the planet priced around $30,000. All-wheel-drive combines with the classic 4G63 turbocharged power plant to deliver the ultimate tag team. In stock form, the EVO performs well. However, the EVO truly shines in the hands of a capable tuner. Text and Photos […]
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1,168WHP Supra | Big Boost High-Powered Street Car
Die-hard fanatics boast the strongest faith and resolve when it comes to being loyal, for better or for worse. That is, of course, until that subject of loyalty gets crushed by a mind-blowing revelation. This happens with regularity when hardcore domestic fans get beaten by imports with smaller displacement, turbocharged […]
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Gidi’s R35 GT-R Claims the Spotlight
Get back in the driver’s seat. this popular and sound advice is often given to drivers that recently experienced a mishap, in order to keep them from losing their edge. Some can’t bounce back, while others return with a vengeance. The latter group exudes a champion’s spirit, the motivation that […]
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10-Second Daily-Driven Honda Civic EK
Though the amount of money and time that professional car tuners have to work with may discourage the everyday car enthusiasts, Paul Coggeshall’s story is one that should brighten everyone’s outlook. Pure enthusiasts can see the beauty in project cars, even when others can not. In 1999, a 1997 Honda […]
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9.2-Sec Daily Mitsubishi EVO VIII | Streetable and Nearly Unbeatable
Because Racecar. This is the usual response to questions like, “Where is the interior? Why don’t the windows roll down? Where is the sound system? Don’t you have power door locks?” Sure, the absence of such equipment certainly helps to lighten the chassis and ultimately, record quicker passes down the […]
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970 WHP EVO X | Systematically Reaching for Records
There’s no worse strategy than no strategy at all. Going into a project without direction is exactly how cars become money pits. Fortunately, the scrupulous professionals of our industry realize this and help to put wandering enthusiasts on a path toward an objective. George Werner of Hastings, Nebraska, has been […]
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