Mitsubishi announced a new special edition of the Lancer Evolution, which has got the best features of the GSR and MR Touring models so they say it’s the ultimate Evolution. Unlike the other Evos, this model has no wings at the back and that makes it to look a bit understated. And it comes with only four colors: Graphite Gray, Wicked White, Phantom Black and Octane Blue.
Lancer Evo SE has got a an all-aluminum 291-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled engine and the Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) dynamic handling system, so despite lacking the visual features it is still one of the hottest models. Other features contributing to the car’s superb handling include Active Center Differential (ACD) 4-wheel-drive, Active Yaw Control (AYC) rear differential, Active Stability Control (ASC) and sport ABS brakes.
The car also has an ultra-high performance suspension package with Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers, two-piece Brembo front brake rotors, and Twin Clutch-Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). Just reading this lines you can imagine it’s a joy to drive.
2011 Evo SE has updated larger side air dams, tail lamps with black extensions and a short pole 200 mm antenna, as well as an aggressively sloping hood with integral air scoop and engine heat outlets, boxed fenders and 18-inch wheels. Inside the cabin, you get new high-contrast multi-color LCD instrument meter, leather-clad parking brake lever with chrome release button, Phantom Black interior accents, hands-free Bluetooth cell phone interface system and an MP3 auxiliary input jack as standard.
You get GSR and MR packages as optional extras:
GSR Sight, Sound and Spoiler Package adds: HID headlamps, FAST-Key with panic alarm, large rear spoiler and the Rockford-Fosgate 710-watt (max.) Premium Sound System with 10-in. subwoofer, plus a 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability, and SIRIUS Satellite Radio and a 3-month service subscription.
MR Touring Package adds: Leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and side mirrors, rear lip spoiler (replaces large rear spoiler), automatic on/off headlights, rain sensing wipers, insulated front windshield glass and improved sound insulation.
Major Standard Features
-140-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with digital signal processing, MP3 playback capability and six speakers
-Anti-theft engine immobilizer and security alarm
-Automatic climate control system
-Center floor console box with armrest
-Color-keyed outer door handles and side view mirrors
-Cruise control
-Dual-stage front air bag SRS with front passenger occupant sensors, curtain side air bags, driver’s knee air bag, and front seat mounted side-impact air bags
-Power door locks
-Fog lights
-Power windows with driver’s one-touch up/down
-Rear seat heater floor ducts
-Rear spoiler
-Recaro bucket seats (front)
-Brembo braking system
-Remote keyless entry system
-Tilt-adjustable steering column
-Hands-free Bluetooth™ cell phone system
-High-contrast multi-color LCD instrument display
-Leather parking brake lever with chrome release button
-Leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise control and audio control switches
SE adds over GSR:-Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST)
-Two-piece Brembo front brake rotors
-Xenon HID headlamps
-SE badging
-Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs
-Rear lip spoiler (replaces low-profile rear wing)
-Heated Recaro bucket seats (front)
MR adds over GSR:-Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST) with magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters
-BBS forged alloy wheels
-Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs
-Two-piece Brembo front brake rotors
-Xenon HID headlamps
-FAST-key
-Leather/suede seating surfaces
-Rockford Fosgate 710W max premium audio system
-SIRIUS satellite radio with 3-mo subscription
-Center console storage with lid
-Large type rear wing
