THE NEW MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X FQ-400

THE FQ-400 THEORY

OF EVOLUTION
Wisdom dictates that you can’t improve on perfection and many of those whose job it is to know
consider the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X to be the perfect A-to-B car; but at Mitsubishi evolution
never stands still, so with pleasure and with pride we introduce the new ultimate – the Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 by WRC Developments. With 403 bhp under its brand new bonnet it
accelerates away almost 20% faster* than its revered FQ-300 GSR stablemate. And, difficult though it
may be to comprehend, it feels even quicker than the figures suggest, with truly aggressive torque
delivery and minimal lag. Launch performance is exceptional, acceleration phenomenal – peak torque
of 387 lb.ft. is reached at just 3500 rpm whilst output continues to climb steadily to almost
7000 rpm. Furthermore, with its brand new wheels and tyres, uprated brakes, modified suspension and
honed body, even more of that power can be put down with even more confidence and an even greater
sense of traction than in any other Lancer Evolution before it. Clarkson loves the Lancer Evolution X,
both on and off the track: “monumentally, toweringly, eye-wateringly brilliant”. Like you, he may find
it hard to believe, but the most electrifying, intoxicating, utterly awe-inspiring production four-door
saloon in history just got even better.

*0–62mph acceleration figures

POWER AND THE GLORY
Coaxing over 400 bhp out of the Lancer Evolution’s incredible 4B11 engine has been entrusted to
some of the best known names in motorsport. It has involved over 500 hours of development time
to re-map the ECU and the turbo has undergone a bespoke conversion, with low friction ball bearing
technology (for faster response and reduced turbo lag), an extreme temperature exhaust turbine and
uprated thrust bearing. Motorsport specification, high flow fuel injectors have been fitted, as well as
a 3" diameter high flow stainless steel exhaust system and sports catalytic converter and a new rear
diffuser to improve the airflow around its exit. Other means of improving cooling in and around the
engine bay include fitting a new intercooler and induction piping kit, in addition to obvious features
like those deep, gloriously menacing vents within the bonnet.
THE SUPERCAR SLAYER
All the power in the world is of little use if it can’t be put down effectively, which is where the FQ-400
excels. The suspension has been lowered – by 30mm at the front and 25mm at the rear – reducing roll
and improving the Evolution X’s already phenomenal cornering capability; front and rear track widths
were increased to suit. Increased grip levels come courtesy of Toyo Proxes R1R tyres, mounted on
18" SL Corse racing wheels, whilst stopping power is aided by Alcon 6-pot mono-block callipers acting
on 365mm ventilated front brake discs and backed up by Sports ABS with EBD. Aerodynamic adaptations
include new, lightweight bumpers and side skirts, a carbon fibre front lip spoiler, composite bonnet and
rear wing Gurney strip and carbon fibre “shark’s tooth” Vortex Generator. Move over all you supercars,
the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ-400 is coming through.
DRIVEN TO PERFECTION
From the touchscreen central command satellite navigation system
described by the famously demanding Mr Clarkson as the “best” he
has found “in any car”, right down to the carbon, model-numbered
handbrake, Adaptive Front lighting System (cornering lamps which
illuminate your direction of travel at lower speeds), PIAA lighting
upgrade with bulbs which perform in excess of 90% better than
standard ones and motorsport-derived silicone wiper blades which
are a major development in their own right, everything about the
Lancer Evolution FQ-400 is truly special.
TAKE A DIFFERENT ROAD

LANCER EVOLUTION X FQ-400 BY WRC DEVELOPMENTS KEY FEATURES

Engine
Colour-keyed restyled front and rear

Engine type In-line 4-cylinder 1998cc 16-valve MIVEC DOHC (4B11), bumpers, side sill extensions and rear
aluminium block with ECU remap, low-friction turbocharger, spoiler Gurney strip
uprated intercooler piping
Lightweight composite bonnet with
Fuel system High-flow fuel injectors with twin-cone port flow enhanced engine cooling vents
Max. kW (bhp) at rpm 301 (403)/6500
Carbon-fibre front lip spoiler, rear
Max. Nm (lb.ft) at rpm 525 (387)/3500 diffuser and “shark’s tooth” vortex
Performance generator
Maximum Speed mph (kph) 155 (250)
Centre exit exhaust system with high-
Acceleration 0-62 mph 3.8 (est) flow sports catalytic converter
Fuel type Super Unleaded (RON98)
PIAA high-efficiency lighting upgrade
Fuel consumption/CO2 emissions N/A*
PIAA motorsport silicone windscreen
wipers blades

Carbon-fibre gearshift knob and model
Driveline/Transmission
Drive system Full time 4WD with S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)
numbered handbrake lever
Transmission Manual – 5 Speed
Clutch Hydraulic type, single plate
Other Key Features
Suspension/Braking/Wheels
HDD navigation/music server system
Front/Rear Inverted Bilstein shock absorbers, Eibach coil springs, with touch-screen display

Bluetooth hands-free telephone
stabiliser bar
Front axle MacPherson strut – lowered 30mm
connection

Climate control air conditioning
Rear axle Multi link – lowered 25mm

Rockford Fosgate premium audio

Brakes Sports ABS with EBD braking system
Front 365mm (14.4") Alcon 6-pot ventilated disc
system with 650W amplifier

Option at additional cost: Black
Rear 330mm (13.0") Brembo 2-pot ventilated disc
Wheels 18"x 8.5J SL Corse 9-spoke alloy wheels
leather/techno suede seat trim
Tyres Toyo Proxes R1R 245/40 R18 93Y
For more detailed equipment listing, please
Servicing/Warranty refer to the GSR FQ-360 model in the Lancer
Servicing 1,000 miles then every 5,000 miles/6months, Evolution X main brochure.
whichever occurs first
Warranty 3 year/36,000 mile warranty, 12 year anti-corrosion Exterior Colours
perforation warranty, 3 year pan-European roadside, home Orient Red (M)
and accident assistance Lightning Blue (P)
*FQ-400 is a post-registration upgrade based on a standard production model. Phantom Black (P)
For more detailed technical specification, refer to the GSR FQ-360 model in the Lancer Evolution X main brochure. M : Metallic P : Pearlescent

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