Race Car Talk

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X with about 400 horsepower will unveil this week-end in Britcar 24 hours race at Silverstone.

Mitsubishi UK has not been involved with circuit racing for many years, so this new initiative is a great opportunity for us. Subject to the level of interest from competitors, we are also hoping to announce a one-make race-series for the Evolution X soon.

- Mr. Paul Brigden (Ralliart’s GM) said.

The car is being made by ADR Motorsport, a group accountable for running 2 works Mitsubishi challenging in British Rally Championship. The company said that ADR also ran winning campaigns in a circuit racing in 1990s.

The racing Lancer is planned for weekend of Sept. 20th and 21st, driven by Mr. James Kaye and 2 other drivers (yet to be named).

As I’m yet to race this season I’m not only looking forward to getting back behind the wheel, but also driving the new Mitsubishi. It is anticipated that the engine will develop around 400bhp which, together with the Evo’s four-wheel-drive system and inherently good chassis, should make it a highly-competitive package.

- Mr. James Kaye said.

Source: Super Car Blog