Evo X on the ring

[jred321]

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiasts/Spy_Shots/Spy_Shots_07_Mitsubishi_Evo_X.S178.A9895.html

 

[JOMO]

300 horses=Even better.

 

[jred321]

Mitsubishi Concept-X showcases super all wheel control (s-awc) vehicle dynamics control technology. A further step up the evolutionary ladder of Mitsubishi Motors four-wheel drive traction and handling technology well proven in the Lancer Evolution and other series, S-AWC realizes cutting-edge levels of vehicle dynamics control.

Based on Mitsubishi's full-time 4WD system, as used in the JDM Lancer Evolution, that is built around the ACD3 and Super AYC4 component technologies, S-AWD adds Active Brake Control, Active Steering System, and Roll Control Suspension technologies to realize a fully integrated system.


all kinds of fun new things coming on the X, not just a little more power

 

[MSP #167]

clutchless tranny too....with paddel shifting.

 

[justanotheradikt]

but not a huge style change....i thought the evo x was supposed to be a new body...was that the XI or something?

 

[Brian MP5T]

Hmmm, a slushbox...

 

[altspace]

 

[jred321]

but not a huge style change....i thought the evo x was supposed to be a new body...was that the XI or something?

it is a whole new body, this is a test mule using the old IX panels (thus they fit like s***) so it doesn't totally give it away

 

[jred321]

clutchless tranny too....with paddel shifting.

the rumor now is that it will be an option, not standard equipment, which is good

 

[jred321]

Super All Wheel Control （S-AWC）technologies
Mitsubishi Motors' AWC concept raises the driving experience bar. Super All Wheel Control (SAWC） is a set of technologies that realize the AWC concept at the highest level yet. With Super AYC＊1 and ACD＊2 as core components, S-AWC adds the latest in electronic devices to construct an integrated system that provides unified control of brakes, steering, suspension and powertrain and thereby deliver the ultimate in all-wheel control and the ultimate in driving pleasure.
The day is not far away when S-AWC will open up a world of driving exhilaration and pleasure that leaves today's high-performance cars standing in the dust.

Super AYC (Active Yaw Control)
The component system that put an end to the perception that four-wheel drive cars do not corner well was Mitsubishi's Active Yaw Control system that debuted on the Lancer Evolution IV in 1996. The major evolutionary step seen in Super AYC, debuted in 2001, is its ability to generate as much torque differential between the rear wheels as necessary, making it possible to control yaw moment in the body as desired.
On top of its basic operating mode, where it feeds torque to all four wheels to realize superior drive torque response, Super AYC is distinguished by its ability to control right /left torque split and feed more torque to the outside wheel during cornering whether accelerating, at constant throttle or decelerating. Super AYC is a core component of S-AWC.

ACD（Active Center Differential）
Active Center Differential is a technology that adaptively controls the differential limiting force to maximize traction performance without affecting steerability. In straight line driving, ACD clamp load is increased to near the locked state to deliver optimum traction as well as retain vehicle attitude stability under braking. Through corners, ACD clamp load is reduced to improve steering response. ACD operation is electronically controlled in response to vehicle speed, steering angle and steering speed to deliver traction and steerability optimally tailored to any given situation.
S-AWC applies to ACD the new control technologies used in Super AYC, realizing more advanced cornering performance.

Active Braking Control
Mitsubishi's Active Braking Control （ABC） provides the driver with vehicle attitude control assistance once the limits of Super AYC and ACD have been exceeded. An evolutionary advance on the Active Stability Control （ASC） system that is already a feature on some Mitsubishi production models, ABC adds to ASC's vehicle attitude stabilizing capabilities. When the driver switches ASC to the OFF mode, ABC operates so that braking force at each wheel is regulated by signals from the 4WD system ECU, the master controller in the S-AWC system, to allow the driver to more actively control vehicle attitude in sport driving situations.

Active Steering System
This system realizes handling with more linear response by adaptively controlling front wheel turn angle according to steering input and vehicle speed. At slower vehicle speeds the system improves response by shifting to a quicker steering gear ratio, while at higher speeds it substantially improves stability by moving to a slower gear ratio.
For rapid steering inputs, S-AWC momentarily increases front wheel turn angle and Super AYC control to realize sharper response. In counter-steer situations, S-AWC increases responsiveness further to assist the driver with steering precision. As a result, the system inspires greater confidence in the driver by enhancing his sense of being one with his vehicle.

Roll Control Suspension
Roll Control Suspension （RCS） effectively reduces body roll and pitching by hydraulically connecting all the shock absorbers together and regulating their damping pressures as necessary. Able to control both roll and pitching stiffness separately, RCS can operate in a variety of ways. It can, for example, reduce roll only when required during turn in or in other situations while being set up on the soft side to prioritize tire contact and ride comfort. Since the system controls roll
stiffness hydraulically, it eliminates the need for stabilizer bars. In the integrated control of its component systems, S-AWC employs information from RCS's hydraulic system to estimate the tire load at each wheel.

fun stuff

 

[sanblaster]

Aesthetically the car looks like all the other Evo's, performance wise much better and meaner.

 

[MSP #167]

with all this stuff the evo will be like 40k and up.

 

[sanblaster]

with all this stuff the evo will be like 40k and up.

For 40k I would purchase a loaded 350z and still have some money left over. I think the Evo is way overpriced. IMO.

 

[MSP #167]

For 40k I would purchase a loaded 350z and still have some money left over. I think the Evo is way overpriced. IMO.

I'd buy a well off model and slap on only a TT kit and put down 400whp for 40k.

 

[jred321]

For 40k I would purchase a loaded 350z and still have some money left over. I think the Evo is way overpriced. IMO.

that's funny, i think the 350 is overpriced

 

[jflo]

that's a cute girl riding shotgun around the nurburgring in that evo

 

[Pretzellogic]

That mule still looks infinitely better than the styling abomination that was the X concept.

All I could think of when looking at the concept was those mutated cow fetuses they have in giant glass jars at state fairs.

 

[mazdaowner123]

Man, I hope this thing costs a whole lot of money or else I might kick myself for not waiting.

 

[jred321]

i would guess their target price is still around $30k-$35k as americans probably aren't willing to pay more for a mitsubishi, but who knows if we'll get all of that good stuff for that price

 

[tsunami]

wonder how the dodge caliber chasis will hold up to that kind of power??? interesting stuff seems mopar is putting more stock into mitsu then i thought to try and keep them afloat...