Evo X

Ok, I, like many here, I'm sure, have done some research. I have come to the conclusion that there will be an Evolution X. I've seen pictures. Not only have I seen pictures of concept, auto shows, test drives, BUT I saw on TV about a week ago a general advertisement for Mitsubishi, not any car in particular. You know, showing the line-up. To my excitement and surprise, the Concept pics are correct, and By my powers of deduction, is coming to the U.S. relatively unscathed in respect to the "true" mitsu idea imposed overseas.

My Question: Has anybody REALLY seen or heard official, set-in-stone stats on this thing?

I've seen wheel dimensions (255 / 35 / 20), Ive heard its in the neighborhood of 4" shorter overall in comparison to the IX, but has a 2" wider stance, and a 3" longer wheelbase.

Ive heard the engine will be all-aluminum block, pistons and head. Ive also heard that the MR edition will feature a 2.4L as opposed to a 2.0L.

What I wanna know is what the HELL the redline is! Ive heard 7000 all the way through 9000. Is it a single turbo, or twin? What kind of weight are we talkin' on this puppy? Are we talkin in the neighborhood of an Evo IX, or closer to a Lotus Elise / Saturn Sky / Pontiac Solstice?

Last, but you can bet your sweet ass not least, what kind of HP and Torque are we seeing? Ive heard 320 for the base EVO, and close to 400 on an MR. Ive also heard the torque spread will be pretty much from 2000RPM through the Redline (see why I wanna know what the redline is?).

In short, I'm trading up from my current '05 Tiburon, and the Evo X, unlike the current Evos, is a badass through-and-through. Looks and horsepower. Interior and under the hood.

Should anybody have anything so much as resembling input... You know what to do. :banghead:

I cannot wait till the evo X comes out I am curently contemplating selling my kidneys on the black market to order one. If they really manage to reduce the already light weight and boost the motor to 400hp it would be the first real budget viperkiller! With the flat torque curve and AWD it would be a dream to drive.

!!NEWS FLASH!!

Yes, I am beating this one to a bloody pulp!

I picked up the new "Motor Trend" Magazine (August issue, i think), and the Evo X is placed 9th in the poll of "Cars worth waiting for" segment. Ironically, it beats out the Nissan GT-R!

Although, from what my more recent research has found, the MR engine will be more likely to push 340 HP. And as far as weight reduction, it'll be about 200 LBS lighter than the current Evo IX!

As always: More info always helps...