Now available in Europe, probably never here.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/driven/driven...ry.php?id=42972

 

It won't be available here....but we do get the new RS model!!!

 

Interesting, I'm curious how long those special tuned versions of the EVO last in other parts of the world.

 

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.

 

That EVO RS model is very interesting. I wonder just how poor the sales are going to be, hmm....

 

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.

 

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:

 

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"?

 

All they did is raise the boost to 1.4 bar, nothing you can't do to your EVO.

Sam