Evolution X

In 2005, Mitsubishi introduced a concept version of the next-gen Evolution at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show named the Concept-X.^[10]
Mitsubishi unveiled a second concept car, the Prototype-X, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).^[11]

The Lancer Evolution X sedan features a newly designed 4B11T 2.0 L turbocharged, all-aluminum inline-4 engine. Power and torque depend on the market but all versions will have at least 280 PS (205.9 kW/276.2 hp) (JDM version), the American market version will have slightly more. The UK models will be reworked by Mitsubishi UK, in accordance with previous MR Evolutions bearing the FQ badge. Options for the UK Evolutions are expected to be between 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW). Two versions of the car will be offered in the U.S. The Lancer Evolution MR, with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The other version is the GSR which will have a 5-speed manual transmission system. The car has also a new full-time all-wheel drive system named S-AWCAWC^[12]. The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amount of torque to any wheel at any given time. (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's system used in previous generations.

It also features Mitsubishi's new sequential semi-automatic six speed Twin Clutch SST twin-clutch transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. A 5-speed manual gearbox will also be available. Mitsubishi claims that the 5 speed manual transmission^[13] New Lancer Evolution will incorporate Mitsubishi's next generation RISE safety body. has always been preferred in rallying and should be very refined, resulting in a more satisfying drive.

The production version of Prototype-X has begun production in Autumn 2007. The Evolution X went on sale October 1, 2007 in Japan ^[14][15], February in Canada (as the first version of Evolution in Canada)^[16] and in March 2008 in the UK ^[17] at prices between £27,499 and £37,999.^[18] The Twin Clutch SST version was available in Japan from November 2007.^[19] Europe will follow with sales in May, GSR and MR version (= incl. Premium Package). then in January 2008 in the U.S.A.