Need 4 Lancer

For the 2009 model year, Mitsubishi in Japan has tweaked the Evolution with a slightly revised instrument cluster and center console, along with offering a GSR Premium model that pulls all the right kit from the range-topping MR model.

Included in the package is a set of 18-inch BBS wheels, color-matched fender scoops, fog lamps and Bilstein shocks, while inside a pair of leather swathed Recaros and a Rockford Fosgate sat-nav audio system with nine speakers rounds out the Premium model.

Prices for the GSR Premium are set at 4,798,500 with the five-speed manual, while the Twin-Clutch SST model will set our friends across the Pacific back 5,050,000 yen.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/14/mitsubishi-adds-evo-x-gsr-premium-to-japanese-lineup/

I’ve finally had a chance to slide my fat behind into the driver’s seat of Mitsubishi’s much awaited Evo X. Unfortunately, time only allowed a very short blast through mid day Toronto traffic, but it was enough to make a bit of a comparison with the Subaru STi following a similar short trip in that monster machine.

Our ride today was a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR, with the 5 speed manual. The car is a pre production model that is destined for the mandatory crushing that PT units receive after they’ve been flogged repeatedly by anyone who has the opportunity. This particular car has seen media road tests, track days and heavy road use. The clutch is releasing fairly high in the travel due to many, many drivers launching it hard. Still, the drivetrain hooks up and leaves no question as to the potential of the beast.

The first thing you notice when getting behind the wheel is the track ready Recaro seats. The side and thigh bolsters are substantial and promise to hold one tightly in place during high speed cornering. They might be a little extreme for some drivers, as they are quite narrow and one must be careful not to injure one’s sack while lifting legs over the lower bolster. As a fat guy, I found the seats just right, but I’m sure someone somewhere will not find them comfy.
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