FIRST DRIVE OF THE EVO X FQ-400.... really F%$&ing Quick this time!
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This is the kind of call you like to receive. Mitsubishi here - we've finally finished our new Evo X FQ-400; would you like to drive it?
There aren't many cars I've been as keen to drive as this one. I well remember the old Evo VIII FQ-400, a 404bhp monster with an ultra-sharp clutch and almost unusable on-off turbo response. Well, I can report that, having driven the new Evo X FQ-400, it's the polar opposite. Despite its 403bhp output (and reputedly kicking out more like 415bhp on the dyno), it's actually easy to drive - yet still unbelievably quick (try 0-60 in 3.5 secs). The torque response is much flatter than the old VIII. It also looks fantastic with its new bonnet, carbon goodies, new wheel-and-tyre set-up, lowered suspension and wider tracks. It's a genuine new Japanese performance star. The only downside is the price: a cool £49,999. As one reader has already pointed out, it's possible to achieve 400bhp from many Japanese performance cars on a much tighter budget. Mitsubishi has proved you can get 403bhp from an Evo X engine without changing the internals - but so have many independent tuners on engines like the Subaru EJ25 2.5-litre flat-four, the old Evo 4G63 2.0-litre turbocharged four and of course Nissan's RB26 turbocharged straight-six. Perhaps the most impressive of all is Toyota's 3.0-litre 2JZ six in the Supra - it's a doddle to reach well above 400bhp with simple, and very cheap, bolt-on parts. So if you fancy a slice of the 400bhp club, check out the pages of JP and find out how to do it for a lot less than £50k! In the meantime, check out our video test of the FQ-400 by clicking the link in the panel on the left.
Chris Rees, Editor, Japanese Performance
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Inside the latest issue...
Inside this issue...  Steve Dickinson got Japan's finest tuners to build an RX-7 replica complete with a Burnout bodykit - a little slice of rotary heaven Inside this issue...  Nick Turner's multi-award-winning MR2 combines turbocharge performance with sensational show car looks. Mr Cool indeed PLUS OTHER CARS IN THE JULY 2009 ISSUE... Honda CRX Honda Integra DC2 Mazda RX-7 Mitsubishi Evo III Mitsubishi Evo X FQ-400 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Subaru Impreza STi Version II Subaru Impreza STi 2008 Toyota MR2 Turbo Toyota Yaris Turbo Having trouble finding Japanese Performance? If you cannot find Japanese Performance on the shelves, just call us on +44(0)20 8665 6400 and we will help you out. Remember you'll find Japanese Performance magazine at
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