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Old 01-13-2004, 10:19 PM
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Default Evo VIII gets better!!!

Now available in Europe, probably never here.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/driven/driven...ry.php?id=42972
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It won't be available here....but we do get the new RS model!!!
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Interesting, I'm curious how long those special tuned versions of the EVO last in other parts of the world.
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It seems the Europeans get all the fun cars (they get the better STI Spec C as well). At least availible options this year include those leather seats they were talking about, and a 310 watt stereo w/ subwoofer. Or if you want to go minimalist you have the RS.
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That EVO RS model is very interesting. I wonder just how poor the sales are going to be, hmm....
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why can't you just mod the current Evo to get similar performance/power. seems like that's all they did to the Euro models. technically, isn't same/similar price if you mod it yourself? I guess the main difference would be the warranty issue.

I'm still jealous at the fact that they get better color selection for our S.
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Mitsubishi Evo VIII FQ-330
+: Faster and fiercer; the ultimate Evo
- : Hard ride, high upkeep, short shelf-life

Engine: In-line 4-cyl, 1997cc, 16v, turbo
Max power: 330bhp @ 6800rpm
Max torque: 305lb ft @ 5000rpm
0-60mph: sub-4.4sec (est)
Top speed: 157mph (limited)
Price:
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Sheeezzz... some of you guys are so hard to please! I'm just happy that we're getting cars like the Evo and STi at all! What choices did we have a few years back? Impreza 2.5 RS and Lancer "OZ Rally Edition"?
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All they did is raise the boost to 1.4 bar, nothing you can't do to your EVO.

Sam
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