Auto Car | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR | Contrary to common conceptions, those of us lucky enough to make our livings in the industry won’t generally fawn actively over cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR. Instead, typical automotive journalists and assorted hangers-on will grumble about endless new editions of what’s essentially the same vehicle, or carp about uncomfortable cockpits and rough rides. It’s not that we don’t covet their corner-carving capabilities, or appreciate their alacritous acceleration.
Our professional reputations, though, ride on our never giving the impression that we do what we do just because we like to kick ass on the asphalt. In truth, the disinterest is wholly feigned. To let you in on (what’s probably not much of) a secret: no matter how restrained our external reactions are, when something as sweet as the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR shows up in our driveway, the little gearhead inside is invariably jumping for joy. We may moan to the delivery driver about the impending fuel expenses, and our dispassionate demeanor during the key exchange may be convincing–nonetheless, we won’t waste a second between the departure of the fleet rep and that first, giddy gunning of the gas pedal…and ensuing idiot grin.
Still, there’s something to the scorn we outwardly heap upon such sporty machines. For instance, it does seem slightly silly to spend review after review showering the same praise on every revision of a single car. We seriously suspect the manufacturers churn out so many modified variations of one model mainly because they cherish the copious coverage. Of course, enablers that we are, we invariably oblige.
To allay whatever ambiguity we can, the particulars of this week’s subject: 2007 is the second year for the IX (Roman numeral 9) edition of the Evo. The IX entered 2006 with new front fascia and other body tweaks differentiating it from the VIII version, which in 2003 was the 1st Evolution-ized Lancer to arrive on American shores.
The MR stands for Mitsubishi Racing, and aside from tricking our word processor into continually auto-correcting it into the abbreviation of ‘mister,’ the designation signifies several changes. In the main, the MR is the race-ready selection in the Evo family; and like the old ‘special-order’ COPO Chevys and Thunderbolt Fords in the ’60s, the de-contenting is aimed at light weight and maximum speed.
Our professional reputations, though, ride on our never giving the impression that we do what we do just because we like to kick ass on the asphalt. In truth, the disinterest is wholly feigned. To let you in on (what’s probably not much of) a secret: no matter how restrained our external reactions are, when something as sweet as the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR shows up in our driveway, the little gearhead inside is invariably jumping for joy. We may moan to the delivery driver about the impending fuel expenses, and our dispassionate demeanor during the key exchange may be convincing–nonetheless, we won’t waste a second between the departure of the fleet rep and that first, giddy gunning of the gas pedal…and ensuing idiot grin.
Still, there’s something to the scorn we outwardly heap upon such sporty machines. For instance, it does seem slightly silly to spend review after review showering the same praise on every revision of a single car. We seriously suspect the manufacturers churn out so many modified variations of one model mainly because they cherish the copious coverage. Of course, enablers that we are, we invariably oblige.
To allay whatever ambiguity we can, the particulars of this week’s subject: 2007 is the second year for the IX (Roman numeral 9) edition of the Evo. The IX entered 2006 with new front fascia and other body tweaks differentiating it from the VIII version, which in 2003 was the 1st Evolution-ized Lancer to arrive on American shores.
The MR stands for Mitsubishi Racing, and aside from tricking our word processor into continually auto-correcting it into the abbreviation of ‘mister,’ the designation signifies several changes. In the main, the MR is the race-ready selection in the Evo family; and like the old ‘special-order’ COPO Chevys and Thunderbolt Fords in the ’60s, the de-contenting is aimed at light weight and maximum speed.
Unique to the MR, an aluminum roof and trunklid further slash superfluous poundage. Reminiscent of itty-bitty sharks-fins, a row of raked “vortex generators” complements the other aero-tricks.
Other than the MR, Mitsubishi offers the Lancer Evolution IX in basic standard issue, and the truly high-tech (and stripped-down) RS trim.
Source : www.roadfly.com
Source : www.roadfly.com
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