A Mitsubishi dealership in Brooklyn is currently selling the first of 1600 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Edition’s produced, for a rather insane $88,888.
Initially announced as a Japan-only mode, the Evo X Final Edition has since become available in multiple other markets, though was always unlikely to reach the United States in large numbers, therefore making it quite special to American enthusiasts.
While the concept previewing the model had an insane 473 hp engine, the production-spec is much, much tamer. In fact, it ‘only’ offers up 291 hp and 300 lb-ft (406 Nm) of torque from the boosted 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
While the engine hasn’t been changed over the standard Evo X, numerous handling upgrades have been employed. Significantly, there are a set of Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, upgraded Brembo brakes and lightweight BBS alloy wheels. The car also includes a shimmering red paint job and a number of ‘Final Edition’ badges.
Even though the model in question is #0001, it’s difficult to judge just how much of a collectable it could prove. The 10th-generation Evolution has never been held in as high regard as the Evo 8 and Evo 9 by enthusiasts so they’d be unlikely to fork over huge amounts of money for the car. As it is the last variant of the iconic sports sedan produced however, collector’s may yet clamour over it.
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