2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

The turbocharged Lancer Evolution sedan will indeed have a new engine that produces 295 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet of torque when it arrives at dealerships next year in GSR and MR trims. Mitsubishi has also upgraded its all-wheel-drive system, calling it Super All Wheel Control, which utilizes everything from four-wheel drive and stability control to antilock brakes and torque that's split 50/50 between the front and rear wheels.

There's also a new six-speed twin-clutch automated-manual for the MR that uses both a shifter and/or shift paddles to change gears, but there will be no clutch pedal on the floor. Overall, Mitsubishi says the new Evo will be a much better daily driver than the last generation. We just hope that breakneck speed and joy aren't completely sacrificed. Still, most people will never fully utilize what these types of machines can do unless they go to the track, so maybe taking a bumpy road is a good tradeoff.

The new Evo is a lot stiffer, though, and the roof, hood, front fenders, and front and rear bumpers are all lightweight aluminum.
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