Mitsubishi intends to ease the bitterness of parting with Lancer Evolution special version that will be released in very limited quantities. This was told in Los Angeles, Executive Vice President Mitsubishi Motors North America, don Swearingen, adding that the farewell series will be called Special Action Model. No more than 2000 copies with this label will be distributed to dealers in the coming months, after which the 22-year history of the Evo will come to an end.
Hunting for Special Action Model will surely unfold serious: why, engineers will increase the returns 2.0-litre turbo engine with 291 to 440 HP and torque from 406 to 558 Nm! Equipped with such an engine, 5-speed manual transmission and a modified suspension. Something similar called FQ-440 MR already sold this year in the UK, but lot size 40 units instantly made the machine collectible rare.
What is worthy of seeing one of the most exciting sports sedans last twenty years! And Mitsubishi already Mature new plans: for example, in new York next spring debuts upgraded Outlander with 2.4-liter engine, as well as Mirage sedan. Wait!