Not satisfied with the performance of the standard issue Evolution X, Mitsubishi has announced the launch of the modified Lancer Evolution FQ-330 SST. Based on the same Evo X that has been on the market since 2008, the FQ-330 model will offer buyers in the UK even more performance.
Mitsubishi engineers have been working on the FQ-330 for the last six months, discovering an extra 36 horsepower and 22 lb-ft of torque under the car’s hood. The power gains were achieved through an updated ECU, a sports exhaust system, new intercooler piping and a high-flow catalytic converter. The end result is 329 horsepower.
Power is sent to all-four wheels via Mitsubishi ’s Twin-Clutch Sports Shift Transmission. The improvements are said to lower the Evo’s 0-60 time to just 4.4 seconds.
The FQ-330 also features a long list of standard equipment, including Brembo brakes, 18-inch wheels, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Recaro seats, HID headlights and a navigation system. Available in Cool Silver, Orient Red, Lightning Blue and Phantom black, the FQ-330 SST will list from £35,999. Mitsubishi has no current plans to offer the car in the U.S.
