By Drew Johnson
Friday, Jan 11th, 2008 @ 4:32 pm

Mitsubishi took the wraps off of its U.S.-spec Lancer Evolution X earlier this year at the Los Angeles Auto Show and has now released U.S. pricing. The Lancer Evolution X first bowed at the Tokyo Motor Show but the LA showed marked the car’s official U.S. introduction.
Prices for the Evo X will start at $32,990 for the base GSR model with a five-speed manual transmission. The up-level MR — complete with Mitsubishi’s new dual-clutch transmission — is expected to sticker from $39,000. The new pricing represents a hefty increase from the previous-generations Evolution IX’s base price of $28,679.

Compared to the JDM version, not a whole lot has changed. Inspiration for the U.S.-spec Evo will come from Mitsubishi ’s 2.0L turbo four, good for 291 horsepower and an even 300 lb-ft of torque. A revised turbo is said to improve throttle response by 20% when compared to the previous-generation car. Other engine improvements include a timing chain instead of a belt setup, and MIVEC variable valve timing us used on both the intake and exhaust camshafts — not just on the intake side like the old Evo engine.

Mitsubishi will offer two versions of the Evolution: the GSR and the MR. The GSR model acts as the Evolution’s base model and does not come with a rear wing — although it is an available option — or Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission — instead opting for a five-speed manual. The MR adds those two features, plus BBS forged alloy wheels, Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs, two-piece brake rotors and HID headlights.

EPA fuel economy ratings for the GSR have been set at 16/22 mpg city/highway and 17/22 for the MR.

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