Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Houston Texas
Reader’s Question:
What’s great about the Lancer Evolution from Mitsubishi? I think I’d like to speed around Texas in one.
Noel
Houston, TX
Hey, Noel, get yourself in one and start zooming around Texas. So, what’s new? There are some adjustments to the engine, tinkering with the weight distribution, great power output below redline. Seats are awesome, too. You’ll definitely feel like a racer in one especially in those curves. Let’s expound on some few key features, so you’ll know that this is not just a Lancer with a nice body kit.
I guess it is going to be better to focus on the heart and soul of the Lancer Evolution. Let’s spell it out, M-I-V-E-C, MIVEC, or Mitsubishi’s Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control system. This system is used in the 2.0 liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4 engine that uses the lightweight 4B11 engine design. Add some turbocharging and a little intercooling and voila! You get the core of the Lancer Evolution that flexes 291 hp at 6,500 rpm (7,000 rpm is the redline). Sweet, ain’t it? Now, imagine that in low-weight aluminum construction. Light enough? Now, replace the timing belt with a timing chain system and you get a low-vibration engine. Low vibration means doing away with the balance shaft, less weight, more on speed. Getting the picture?
Enough muscle, let’s go to driving one. You can either go for the 5-speed manual transmission on the GSR or go for an enhance 6-speed automatic transmission with the MR trim. With the MR, you also get steering wheel paddle-shifters for a greater racing feel, it shifts in milliseconds.
Either way, you add power and racing enhanced transmission to an awesome rally-bred suspension system and you’ll get sporty handling. That is the 2008 Lancer Evolution.
Noel, it’s time to speed off.
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Houston Texas
Reader’s Question:
I’ve heard that the Mitsubishi Outlander was introduced in 2001 here in Houston, Texas. What difference or upgrades that the 2007 model has compared to the earlier version?
Nathan
Houston, TX
As compared to the older version of Mitsubishi Outlander, the 2007 model is much larger. All of its 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander models (ES, LS and XLS) are equipped with a 3.0 liter V6 engine, which can produce 220 horsepower and 6,250 revs per minute. It has a 6 speed automatic transmission which operates smoothly as that of the Ford window motor. One of its remarkable features would be the Sportronic Technology which allows manual gear changes.
The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is also equipped with the Reinforced Safety Evolution chassis which gives it the attribute of a rally car. The chassis has a rigid unibody structure which allows the Mcpherson struts to run smoothly for independent multi link suspension of the rear. What gives it the rally car like performance is the steering and suspension system with the all wheel drive option. And because of these remarkable features, driving the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander in the rough terrains of Houston is such a breeze. Plus, it also allows tight cornering on city streets.
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