Why the Mitsubishi Evolution is a Future Classic - BoldRide.com
Mitsubishi first unleashed the Lancer Evolution upon the world in 1992 (US in 2003), and over its subsequent 10 generations it has only become more knife-edged. The 2015 Lancer Evo wallops a sizable 291 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque from its 4B11T engine, but it’s the elder Evo’s motor that has become a legend. RELATED: Check out the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in all its glory. You wouldn’t call it an especially rare car – they dot dealership lots and you’re never far from someone selling a second hand Evo – but they aren’t an everyday car, especially generations I through VII that never made it stateside… officially. Given the rate at which used Evolutions exchange hands (not uncommon to see five owners on a late model), finding a one-owner in 25 years might be downright impossible. The investment bankers of today might be plopping down big bucks on low-mileage ‘60s and ‘70s muscle, but the big time players of tomorrow might want to peruse the Mitsubishi auction lots instead. Sadly, but rather fittingly for a future classic car, the Mitsubishi Evolution as we know it will be hitting the ‘ol dusty trail. Mitsubishi firmly believes in the future of its high powered plugin drivetrains, as the GC-PHEV concept and XR-PHEV Evolution concepts would suggest, meaning that if the Evo returns, it will likely be very different than the boost. Source: news.boldride.com
