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New car lines
publication date: May 27, 2009
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version of Mitsubishi's iconic Lancer Evolution models has a new performance
flagship model to top its range, the FQ-400.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 is the fastest and most extreme
version of Mitsubishi's motorsport derived machine. With 403bhp and 387lb.ft of
torque on offer from its advanced, lightweight aluminium 2.0-litre turbocharged
MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control) petrol engine the
FQ-400 is able to reach 62mph from standstill in an estimated 3.8 seconds
before reaching an electronically limited 155mph - where permitted.
Ensuring all the FQ-400's power is put to good use is Mitsubishi's
sophisticated Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) four-wheel-drive system which
appropriates power to the wheels that can best use it, giving the FQ-400 quite
sensational cross-country performance.
The S-AWC system combines a number of electronic systems that both
enhance the FQ-400's performance and safety, with Active Stability Control and
Active Centre Differential, Active Yaw Control and Sport ABS giving the FQ-400
incredible cornering ability, traction and grip. Depending on the conditions
the driver can select the most suitable set-up for the S-AWC system, three
choices - Tarmac, Gravel and Snow - being offered via the wheel-mounted button
and displayed in the central instrument binnacle.
Increasing the FQ-400's cornering ability even further over its FQ
relatives is a wider track and lowered suspension featuring Eibach springs and Bilstein Shock
Absorbers. Lightweight 18-inch, nine
spoke alloy wheels fitted with Toyo Proxes R1R tyres enhance the FQ-400's grip,
giving it sharper cornering response on the road and more incisive steering.
The enhanced agility and performance is backed by a revised braking system
which uses aerospace grade aluminium alloys and floating sealed discs grabbed by
high performance pads.
It costs a £1 under £50,000 and is on sale next month with a three year / 36,000 mile warranty. |
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