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Mitsubishi Evo Saloon RS II created:

• Price : £26,999
• For:Stunning acceleration, and has more grip than an arm-wrestler allied to beautiful poise.
  Cult status guarantees decent residuals, and it’s practical.
  New model offers a mighty 330bhp.
• Against : Expensive to insure and run.
  Ride is rock-solid in town, and motorway cruises are noisy.

• Performance
  There are four Evo models, producing 261bhp, 305bhp, 326bhp and 342bhp respectively
  from the same 2.0-litre turbo engine.
  All feature six-speed gearboxes except the five-speed Evo VIII 260,
  but performance is startling across the board.
  Even the 260 hits 60mph in 6.1sec, while FQ340 makes the dash in just 4.4sec,
  and all four versions offer masses of urge in every gear.

• Handling
  Twisty roads are where the Evo shines.
  Its levels of Tarmac-hugging tenacity defy physics,
  while it also has the balance and poise of a unicyclist on a tightrope.
  Move out of its natural playground, though, and things aren’t so rosy.
  The ride is fidgety at best and downright uncomfortable over scarred city roads at low speeds.

• Refinement
  The Evo has been made to go fast,
  which means light weight and little sound-deadening.
  Road roar comes to the fore on motorways, although the engine isn’t far behind.
  Some road noise is even noticeable at town speeds.

• Body type Saloon
• Number of doors 4
• Number of seats 5
• Engine (cc/type) 1997/4
• Fuel type Unleaded
• Max power (bhp/rpm) 276/6500
• Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 289/3500
• Max speed (mph) 157
• 0-60mph (sec)
• 30-70mph (sec) no data
• In Gears 30 to 50 (sec) no data/no data/no data
• In Gears 50 to 70 (sec) no data/no data/no data
• Braking distance (m) no data/no data
• Engine position F
• Driven wheels Four
• Length (mm) 4455
• Width (mm) 1770
• Height (mm) 1430
• Front headroom (mm) 1005
• Front legroom (mm) 905
• Rear headroom (mm) 1055
• Rear kneeroom (mm) 750
• Boot space (min ltr) no data
• Boot space (max ltr) no data
• Turning circle (m) 11.8
• Turning circle lock to lock(m) no data
• Towing weight (kg) no data
• Kerb weight (kg) 1410

• Buying
  Now cheaper to buy but still dear to run Cabin is utilitarian but should last the distance Good safety,
  but security could be better

• Buying
  The latest model is cheaper to buy than the previous Evo,
  but it's still just as expensive to run.
  Owners will face group 20 insurance bills and service
  intervals which fall every 4500 miles.
  When it comes to sell, there will be no shortage of buyers,
  so it’ll still be worth decent money.

• Quality
  As soon as you step inside the Evolution,
  you’ll be aware that the largest bulk of your cash
  has been spent on the go-faster bits underneath.
  The plastics used on the dashboard are slightly utilitarian,
  but should last the distance well enough.
  That said, the Momo steering wheel
  and Recaro seats are visual and tactile highlights.

• Safety and Security
  The car’s sheer natural abilities are a safety feature,
  in that they will help you avoid trouble in the first place.
  Should an emergency arise, though, the anti-lock brakes with electronic
  brakeforce distribution will prove helpful,
  as will the twin front airbags.

• Urban 16.8
• Extra Urban 23.5
• Combined 20.5
• Tank Capacity 23.5
• CO2 Rating 334
• Insurance Group 20
• Typical Quote 809
• Retained Value no data
• Contract Hire Rate no data
• Cost per mile 78.59
• Service Cost 3061
• Servicing 4500
• Warranty 3yr/UL + 6 yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown

• Behind the Wheel Space and Practicality
  Equipment Rather bland for a performance car Perfect transport for fast families
  Generous kit list includes air-con

• Behind the Wheel
  There’s little in the way of visual flair in the cabin,
  with plenty of solid-looking plastic,
  although it is lifted by some carbonfibre trim and a couple
  of huge Recaro bucket seats.
  Everything’s easily located and simple to use, however.

• Space and Practicality
  With an Evo VIII, there’s no need to keep the entertainment to yourself,
  because it’ll seat four adults in comfort. The boot’s even big enough to cope with a family’s luggage, too.
  Long trips will be punctuated by numerous fuel stops,
  though, because the tank is fairly small, and the turbo motor empties it rapidly.

• Equipment
  The Mitsubishi isn’t exactly brimming with the latest luxury accoutrements,
  but it does have all the basics.
  When you up the pace on hot summer days,
  you’ll be glad of the standard air-conditioning system,
  and at least the stereo system is loud enough to be heard over
  the ambient noise on the motorway.
  

• Central Locking standard
• Remote Locking standard
• Adjustable Steering Reach no data
• Adjustable Steering Rake standard
• Electric Steering Adjustable no data
• Seat Height Adjustable standard
• Power Seats Adjustable no data
• Air Conditioning standard
• Climate Control standard
• Seat Belt Tensioners standard
• Driver Airbag standard
• Passenger Airbag standard
• Side Airbag no data
• Side Impactbars standard
• Centre 3 Pointbelt standard
• Traction Control no data
• Antilock Brakes standard
• Auto Gearbox not available
• Alloywheels standard
• Deadlocks no data
• Immobiliser standard
• Alarm standard
• Visible Vin no data
• Secure Spare Wheel no data
• Marked Parts no data
• Etched Windows no data
• Satellite Navigation no data
• Handsfree Phone no data
• Leather Seats no data
• Locking Wheelnuts standard
• Metallic Paint 280
• Split Fold Rear Seats no data
• Electric Front Windows standard
• Electric Mirrors standard
• Heated Mirrors not available
• Manual Sunroof not available
• Electric Sunroof not available
• Cruise Control not available
• Multi CD no data
• Radio no data
• RDS Radio no data
• Unique Fit Radio not available.

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That is gorgeous! <img border="0" alt="[cool / shades]" title="" src="graemlins/cwemotions067.gif" />

Al do you fancy buying me one of those please??? <img border="0" alt="[Roll around the floor laffin]" title="" src="graemlins/cwemotions065.gif" /> I am being serious hehe

That is indeed a very sexy car.

Wouldnt mind one myself.

that is a amazing machine

would love to have one