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The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is tall, lanky and cute as a bean, seems to be a practical electric car for city driving. The Mitsubishi i MiEV has the ability to read the load on the power grid and only use power when the power grid usage is at its lowest (at night). Of course it can recharge anytime when required.
The i-MiEV is powered by banks of high-density Lithium-ion battery pack mounted in the floor of the vehicle and make up about 20 percent of the car’s 1,080-kilogram weight, while generating 330Volts of electricity.
The car is powered by a single electric motor that drives the rear wheels. Power is put from the engine into a reduction gear and then through a differential. The Electric i-MiEV can accelerate faster than its petrol equivalent.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X FQ-400 2010
The 2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-400 is a high performance four door luxury car. You need to get your head around that shocker straight off the bat because it’s BMW M3 money and this, even with its whistles and bells, is still a tuned Lancer. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, colloquially known as the Evo, is a high-performance version of Mitsubishi Lancer, manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a roman numeral.
The Evolution X FQ-400 features a Turbocharged Incline-4 engine with fuel injectors, stainless steel piping that delivers high performance. The capacity of the engine is 2000 cc and it delivers an output power of 430 bhp and 387 lb-ft torque at 3500 rpm. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and the top speed is about 155 mph. The Evolution X FQ-400 features 6-Speed manual transmission and the gear shifts can be performed easily and quickly even at higher speeds.
The exteriors feature the automatic headlamps, mirrors and stylish body structure. The interiors feature the remote central locking, 30 GB hard drive, Bluetooth, DVD satellite navigation system, instrument panels, leather seats and sporty steering wheel. The Evolution X FQ-400 features 18-inch lightweight nine spoke wheels with Bilstein Shock Absorbers that ensure smooth and comfort driving. The wheels are wrapped with Toyo Proxes R1R tires and it features sealed disc brakes with piston calipers that give a good grip and handling of the car even at higher speeds.
Mitsubishi’s 4B11 receives four new high-flow fuel injectors, a new hybrid turbocharger that reduces lag, an upgraded intercooler to handle the additional boost and a full 3 inch stainless steel exhaust that spits the spent gasses out of a centrally mounted tail pipe. The result is a peak output of 403 HP and 387 lb-ft of torque. Enough thrust to move the FQ 400 from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.8 seconds.
Handling is improved because the chassis now sits 30 mm lower to the ground thanks to the new Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers. The FQ wears stylish new 18 inch lightweight alloys wrapped in very sticky Toyo Proxes R1R tires.
Getting schooled at the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Experience
You don’t need snow or ice to enjoy the thrills of sliding an all-wheel-drive car sideways, as evidenced by a day at the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Experience at Infineon Raceway. The class, operated by the instructors of the Jim Russell USA Racing Drivers School, involves time on coned-lined paddock courses and a large skid pad. But the real fun comes when you put what you’ve learned to good use on one of the country’s most fun racetracks, the 2.52-mile 12-turn Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.
The Evo X is a natural car choice for the class, as it shares the same engine that powers the Jim Russell FJR-50 race car at the heart of the school’s advanced race-driver training.
Students tackle various exercises concentrating on car control in extreme situations. Running an hourglass shaped course around barriers on a skid pad was one of our favorites, using a “Scandinavian flick” to get the car’s balance shifted to begin a large, loopy powerslide. After a couple of tries before mastering the task, thoughts of WRC glory danced through our brains–right up to and including shredding the front Continentals off the car in the process.
The Russell instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and patient. Nearly the entire day is spent behind the wheel of an Evo, so seat time is maximized. The added plus is getting to lap Infineon in a lead-follow fashion, which is worth the $995 price.