Mitsubishi Evo 9 Specifications

Mitsubishi first debut its Evo IX in late 2005. It is a high performance compact sports-car that offers a variety of upgrades over its previous model which was the Lancer Evolution VIII. The number of the vehicle is marked by a roman number and it was not until the car's eighth number that it became available for sale in the United States.

Appearance:

The Evo IX encountered several restorative changes that included headlights and taillights. He headlights and taillights were both tinted and a two-piece grille was changed out with the same type of grille that the Mitsubishi Evo VII displayed. Features of the Evo VII include larger bumper openings, front air dam extensions, lighter-weight double-spoke wheels.

Dimensions:

The Evo IX's weight is 3,262 pounds and sits on a 103.3-inch wheelbase with a 59.6-inch track. The body is 178.5 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 57.1 inches in height. The undercarriage is 5.5 inches with a 38.7 foot turning diameter. The trunk has 10.2 cubic feet of cargo space.

Aerodynamics:

The Mitsubishi Evo research and development team created the air dam extensions and the Gurney flap enhanced frontal down-force that enhances speed, linearity, steering response and feedback.

Horsepower:

The Evo IX produces 10 extra horsepower and three more pound-feet of torque than the Evo VIII. The total output is 286 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 289 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

Gas Mileage:

The Evo IX's composites consist of turbocharged four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual gearbox that yields 19-mpg city and 25-mpg highway. The Evo IX sedan has a 14-gallon fuel tank.