2007 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
The main competitor for the EVO has been for several years the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. An exponent of Subaru’s involvement in the WRC the Impreza WRX STI is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 152 cui DOHC boxer engine producing 300 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 300 lb-ft of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. Teamed exclusively to a 6-speed manual transmission, the engine can propel the WRX STI from zero-to-60 mph in under five seconds. Power is transferred to all four wheels by a sophisticated Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system with Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) to optimize performance in all conditions.
A more distant competitor would be the Audi S4, also featuring 4WD, but fed by a naturally aspirated 344 bhp V8. It’s “Quattro” four wheel drive system is also a result of Audi’s former involvement in rally events, but it is nowadays more tarmac oriented. Unfortunately Audi’s luxury class services cost twice as much.
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