Next generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will be an electric car
Next generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will be an electric car
You may have heard rumors the next generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will be an electric car. Well, they’re true. But before you start writing angry rants in the comments box, read on. According to motortrend, the Evolution XI, due in 2013, will be the best Evo yet.
The vehicle will be powered by a powerful electric motor for propelling the front set of wheels, while the rear set will be powered by a 2.0-liter engine. Combined, the power plants will generate a decent 350hp, which will be able to catapult the car to 60mph in just 4.5 seconds.
The Evo XI will give drivers the option of driving in EV mode, though only for short distances, improving fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions. But it won’t be a namby-pamby eco-warrior. According to our source, the electric motor will be an upgraded version of the 63 hp permanent magnet synchronous motor used in the i-MiEV, and the 2.0 litre MIVEC gas engine is expected to generate around 320 hp. Depending on how Mitsubishi manages the power flow between the two, the Evo XI could effectively have up to 350 hp on tap. The current Evo makes do with a mere 291 hp.
The Evolution XI will also feature the Active Steering and Roll Control Suspension that the company has been working on since 2006. A new electronically controlled Active Yaw Control system will also be integrated.
source: motortrend amd rendering from holiday auto magazine
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