2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart

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By: meok

Evo aspirants rejoice! At long bloody last Mitsubishi is rolling out a direct competitor to Subaru's Impreza WRX. The RalliArt gets the exact same 4B11 2.0-liter engine block, dressed with a milder cam and a smaller single-scroll turbocharger and intercooler package. Output is estimated at 235 hp and 253 lb-ft, trumping Brand S by 11 horses and 27 pound-feet. The SST twin-clutch automated manual transmission is borrowed from the Evo and all-wheel drive is standard and includes the active center differential, but the rest of the Evo's electronic chassis enhancements are missing. Also borrowed from the Evo is the aluminum hood. Fenders are shared with cooking-grade Lancers, and the fascias are unique to the RalliArt. Recaro seats and Rockford Fosgate tunes are on the options list. Yes it would be technically easy to bolt on the big turbo and intercooler and approach the Evo's 291 hp/300 lb-ft output, the engine would then overdrive the chassis, and the investment would be closing in on the entry-level Evo GSR. RalliArts are expected to start at $24k.