As one of the most famous Japanese performance cars of the last two decades, the Evolution is back in its most potent form yet.
Mitsubishi's engineers and designers wanted to improve two aspects of the Lancer Evolution - the pleasure of driving and the satisfaction of ownership.
It has succeeded in both, creating a more complete car.
At times the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution doesn't feel as fast or as raw as its precursor, which will appeal to those looking for day-to-day car as well as a high performance automobile. But in reality the Evo's speed and agility are somewhat masked by the improved refinement and compliancy, and it's not until you look at the speedometer or the lap timer that you realise how fast it can be.
It took 300,000 man hours to develop, but takes only a few corners to appreciate. It's one of the best driver's cars ever created, with a huge amount of power and the levels of grip and mammoth stopping power totally blew me away. The way it holds fast through corners - even in the wet - has to be experienced to be believed.
The best Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ever made? You bet your bottom dollar it is.
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