http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/15/la-2007-us-spec-2008-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-lands/
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/07la_evox-1.jpg


The gallery....
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution/491987/

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mitsubishi-evolution-x.html (http://www.leftlanenews.com/mitsubishi-evolution-x.html)

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/november2007/mitsubishi-evo-la-05.jpg

That's freaking hot. I can't wait to see it at the Cleveland Auto Show. I may even venture up to Detroit again this year...

The black is so ridiculously nice

WOW. That's just what it looked like in my dreams. :-P

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2007/11/evox1.jpghttp://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/11/stiwrx1.jpg

butt fugly is not a rival for hotness

butt fugly is not a rival for hotness

EVO = front end inspired by shark
STI = whole body inspired by whale shark

I think all the Subaru Impreza's have been fugly, though I like this hatch (WRX and STI) better than previous Impreza wagons. It's like, I don't care how fugly my car is, it performs. So if it performs, it will be comparable to the EVO.

STI has a better interior...imo

STI has a better interior...imo

True, but Evo X interior is much improved compared to the 9.

STI has a better interior...imo

Agree, IMHO it's alot better than the Evos interior and much better than any previous Wrx/Sti :)

Without being biased, I also like it's external look, definitely nicer looking (just like the new Evo 10 compared to past Evos) compared to any previous rex models...

Information I've read so far suggests the new Sti is faster/quicker than the new Evo, our Aust. spec will have 2.5ltr - 224kw - 407nm, with only a 10kg weight increase over the previous model Sti.

USDM and European markets will have the same 2.5ltr as ours, but nor sure about the power and weight figures...??

I believe the JDM Sti 2.0ltr is 225kw - 422nm.

Subaru are also going to release their own version of an SST type trans in around 12 months time - should be interesting and be included in the 1st model update.

Hot Sex! Thats all that can be said about the car :) Def a step up from the 8 and 9 platform

Information I've read so far suggests the new Sti is faster/quicker than the new Evo, our Aust. spec will have 2.5ltr - 224kw - 407nm, with only a 10kg weight increase over the previous model Sti.

USDM and European markets will have the same 2.5ltr as ours, but nor sure about the power and weight figures...??

I believe the JDM Sti 2.0ltr is 225kw - 422nm.

Subaru are also going to release their own version of an SST type trans in around 12 months time - should be interesting and be included in the 1st model update.

The STI USDM specs are set at 305 hp and 290 lb.ft.

"The WRX STI’s revised 2.5-liter intercooled turbocharged Boxer engine, now with Dual Active Valve Control System (Dual AVCS), produces 305 horsepower (SAE) at 6,000 rpm, a gain of 12 over the previous model. The 290 lb.-ft. torque peak is the same as before but arrives at 4,000 rpm, which is 400 rpm earlier, for better response. Significantly, the more powerful 2008 WRX STI achieves the very stringent Bin 5 Tier 2-Federal (EPA) and LEV2-California Tier 2/Bin 5 emissions certification."
http://www.thetorquereport.com/2007/11/2008_subaru_impreza_wrx_sti_ha.html

Sounds like a decent upgrade for the STI, looks aside.

http://www.webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx?video=14163

http://www.webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx?video=14163


that guy is looking somewhere else.

http://www.webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx?video=14163

Nice find. High quality video too.

Those head lights are nice :)

Great vid :)

I too would be looking at those 'other' headlights if I were in his shoes LOL :)

reports from people who've had the opportunity to drive it so far are the same as the WRX; very soft with excessive body roll and dive



The STI USDM specs are set at 305 hp and 290 lb.ft.

"The WRX STI’s revised 2.5-liter intercooled turbocharged Boxer engine, now with Dual Active Valve Control System (Dual AVCS), produces 305 horsepower (SAE) at 6,000 rpm, a gain of 12 over the previous model. The 290 lb.-ft. torque peak is the same as before but arrives at 4,000 rpm, which is 400 rpm earlier, for better response. Significantly, the more powerful 2008 WRX STI achieves the very stringent Bin 5 Tier 2-Federal (EPA) and LEV2-California Tier 2/Bin 5 emissions certification."
http://www.thetorquereport.com/2007/11/2008_subaru_impreza_wrx_sti_ha.html

Sounds like a decent upgrade for the STI, looks aside.

reports from people who've had the opportunity to drive it so far are the same as the WRX; very soft with excessive body roll and dive

Really ?? I've read reviews to the contrary....Sti is a great handler compared to regular Wrx, but still compliant enough for comfortable day to day driving, most certainly the set up most people would want :)

Either way, if it is too soft, that's easily fixed :)

I went to the show and spent about 4 hrs,talked to the mitsubishi rep. told me the price for the GSR base will be around $32,000 and the MR base $36,000, MR fully loaded $39,000 not including dealer's mark-up.

I guess only 5 pics per message alowed.

Why is ther a washer fluid resavor in the trunk? Dose not look like they will have folding seats in the rear (that sucks for trying to fit anything long like snowboards and I am not a fan of roof racks)

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=617&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1197224793 (http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=617&d=1197224793)

Very Nice! Keep em coming.

From what i understand they put the water tank and the battery in the trunk for better weight distribution.

From what i understand they put the water tank and the battery in the trunk for better weight distribution.
That make sence.Do the seats fold or no?

From what i understand they put the water tank and the battery in the trunk for better weight distribution.

is really not much weight betwwen the two but i see the concept behind that.

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Dose not look like they will have folding seats in the rear (that sucks for trying to fit anything long like snowboards and I am not a fan of roof racks)

well the seat would fold forward so they should anyhow the washer reservoir should not get in the way of that.

That make sence.Do the seats fold or no?

The seats dont fold due to increased body stiffness...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/Untitled-2.jpg

Where is the spare tire? :)

The seats dont fold due to increased body stiffness...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m227/chrisrt-4/Untitled-2.jpg

that sucks that they dont.hope the spare is not under the car like how trucks have them.

I went to the show and spent about 4 hrs,talked to the mitsubishi rep. told me the price for the GSR base will be around $32,000 and the MR base $36,000, MR fully loaded $39,000 not including dealer's mark-up.

I like how the trunk doesn't have "internal" hinges.

Can't wait until a hood strut kit comes out for it too.

Spare is likely under the floor in the trunk.

Awww man how the hell am I gonna get my 4 12s in that trunk???

Awww man how the hell am I gonna get my 4 12s in that trunk???
I don't think they are going to fit

o well i'll fit as many as i can. i'm going deaf anyway...

Thanks for these nice pics. Can't see fitting much in that trunk. My co-worker drives a Mazda 3 sedan and anything bigger than a suitcase goes in the back seat. Why couldn't they offer a hatch? The exact opposite of the question that Subie fans ask!

They might offer a hatchback or Sportback as they call it.

isn't the Ralliart verison supposed to be a 5 door hatchback model? could this be what we are to expect?

hmmm... very interesting. looks a hell of a lot better than the STi, imo.