EVO MR vs. EVO VIII

[STi AdDiCt]

what is the difference between the two?? i checked the specs on both and everything was the same, except the MR is 34 g's and its a 6 speed.

 

[skip0110]

The MR has a fancier AWD system I think, which adds weight. And a few more ponies and the pounding little feet that go along with them .

 

[Thio]

Both cars have the new differential.

The difference is the MR has an aluminum roof, comes stock with a 6-speed and it comes with the vortex generators on the roof. Oh, and it also comes with Bilstein shocks which makes the ride smoother and makes the car corner better. Oh, and also the MR has BBS wheels. Those are the only differences between the Evo VIII and the Evo VIII MR.

 

[Drifting Thunda]

The MR actually is LIGHTER and has a lower center of gravity. It has lighter materials all-throughout. That's what the dealer told me when I went to test drive the MR version. The MR is superior to the Evo VIII in basically every way. It's a higher-end Evo VIII that's all there is to it, and yet it isn't much more expensive so in my opinion, MR Edition is the way to go if you plan to get a LanEvo.

 

[Gordonfan24]

"Drifting Thunda" is right, the MR is lighter; it also has a lot of carbon fiber components, a new Active Center Differential, and the best parts are: IT'S A 6-SPEED AND LOOKS A HELLUVA LOT COOLER!! (that is, in my opinion, which really means nothing coming from me)

Granted, it costs a bit more than the Evo VIII, but from what I've heard, read, and seen on TV, it's well worth it. 👍

Why do you ask? You thinking about getting one, or just wanted to know? Don't tell me you're getting one though, I might go on a shooting spree out of jealousy.

I had to add my favorite picture of one:
"ROAD & TRACK" did a story on the car and this picture was on the cover...I had to get the magazine, they were teasing me.

Here's the article:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=39&article_id=1402

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

^ The International version is the shiznit! The US-version, as usual sucks.

The difference between the two [USDM]:
-The MR has Bilstein shocks to smoothen the ride harshness on the standard Evo.
-The MR has those votex fins to increase the downforce of the car.
-The MR has a higher engine output (278 on the MR vs. 271 on the STD)
-The MR has an ACD (active center differential)
-Some very minor trim upgrades and MR badges.
-The MR has an all aluminum roof, so the MR doesn't offer a sun/moonroof.
-Different rims.
-The MR has 6-speed tranny compared to the STD's 5.
...thats all I know for now.

-> But if I'm going to get an MR, it wont be the USDM version. I'll just call Evolution Imports (www.evolutionimports.com) and order the real bad boy MR, the MR FQ-400.

The difference between the two:
-Horsepower baby! (400 hp on the FQ vs. 278 hp on the stupid USDM MR)
-Those cool smoked head/taillights.
-AYC (active yaw control) the device that didn't made in US shores.
-Extended front spoiler for even more downforce.

-> Here's an artice from EVO magazine from UK about the FQ-400:

Be afraid, be very afraid. Here's an Evo with over 400bhp that's claimed to get from zero to 60mph in a mind-blowing 3.5sec and storm on to a top speed of over 175mph. However, what will really frighten you silly is an altogether hairier, scarier number - 47,000. Not scared? Put a pound sign in front of it.

That's a whopping figure, so what do you get for your money? As far as the casual observer is concerned, an FQ-spec Evo MR that looks much like any other. What the Evo cognoscenti see is somewhat different, though. The pointy nose is given an altogether more dramatic profile thanks to the addition of a deep, sculpted carbonfibre splitter. The trailing edge of the roof also gets a swathe of carbon, puckered with 'vortex-inducing shark's tooth fins', and there are aerodynamic door mirrors, too. Subtle mods, but they ramp up the visual aggression.

They don't account for a large chunk of the £17K premium over the Evo VIII MR FQ-320, on which this limited edition (just 100-off) model is based. The bulk of that investment finds its way under the bonnet, because extracting over 400bhp - 405bhp, to be precise - from the 2-litre turbo engine is no cheap exercise when it's done with this level of integrity. You can find tuners offering this output or more for considerably less but this isn't a chip-it-and-hope-it-hangs-together upgrade. Indeed, despite its 200bhp-per-litre output, you can reckon that this engine is virtually bullet-proof because Mitsubishi UK is selling the FQ-400 with the same three-year, 36,000-mile warranty as other Evos.

The work is extensive and involves the expertise of Ralliart UK, Rampage Performance Motorparts, who source the engine components and put the FQ-400s together, Flow Race Engines, who build the engines, and Owen Developments, the tuner behind the other FQ upgrades, who specified the new turbo and designed a cast stainless steel exhaust manifold.

Little of the FQ-320's engine remains; the cylinder block is a high-strength HKS design, as are the big- end bolts and forged con rods, which are topped by Omega forged pistons. Then there's the bespoke Garrett turbo and exhaust manifold, and a Janspeed sports catalyst. Fuel and ignition are controlled by a precision Motec management system that also has a data-logging facility, and there are HKS iridium spark plugs and a high-pressure fuel pump. There's a much tougher clutch, too. The headline 405bhp at 6400rpm is backed up by peak torque of 355lb ft at 5500rpm.

Another vital FQ-400 ingredient is Alcon six-pot monobloc front callipers and 343mm diameter discs, which work with the standard MR's sports anti-lock system. Also included in the price is a driver training course.

Fire it up and this potent engine sounds like that of our long-term FQ-340 only with a bit more bass, but from the outside the burble from the fat tailpipe is almost seismic. Set off and the beefier clutch makes itself known, with a snatchier, trickier bite, but the engine feels only a fraction less smoothly fuelled and tractable than the FQ-340's, while off-boost urge builds with a similar slow but worthwhile progression. Yet while the 340 is on boost and hauling hard before 3000rpm, the 400 doesn't really get going for another 1500rpm.

Boost doesn't arrive aggressively. You can picture the torque curve as a steadily rising line that takes a smooth upward radius at 4500rpm and then, once you're pressed into the Recaro, at about 5000 it goes near-vertical. The 400 pushes way harder that the 340, way beyond what's comfortable and launches you clean into Loopyland.

Full boost in a straight line on a dry road gives the four-wheel drive plenty to think about - you can sense clever diffs and electronic strategies struggling to cope. But cope they do, and it's a measure of the competence and flair of the MR's unmodified chassis that it's up to the task.

You wouldn't try to get a 340 power-sliding on the road - it's just not necessary - and the same goes for the 400, so in the wet you have to be wary of the engine's late, massive power delivery. I was glad to get a feel for what happens on a wet test track, and I have to say the controversial Yokohama A046s (currently not available other than as original equipment) were wonderfuly progressive and, in combo with the sophisticated chassis, allowed the Evo to be over-driven with ease. And those Alcon brakes are hugely effective and fade resistant.

We couldn't match the claimed performance but the 400 leapt off the line, all four tyres smoking, to record zero to 60mph in 3.99sec and 0-100 in 9.94, which isn't too shabby...

On the road, though, an FQ-340, probably even a 320, would be a much more effective point-to-point machine thanks to its much broader, more accessible spread of power. The FQ-400 provides the wildest Evo ride, though, and comes with the reassurance of a full warranty. So if you don't mind paying, you can scare yourself stupid every time the rev counter needle hits 5000rpm, guaranteed.

Standard Evo USDM

International version Evo VIII GSR

Evo MR USDM

Evo MR International version

Evo MR FQ-400

^ Just look at the difference of these Evo VIII's between the US version and the rest of the world.

Sorry for the big pics.

 

[Drifting Thunda]

What's the price difference between the USDM MR and the 400-FQ?

 

[Gordonfan24]

Yeah, how much more would a little 🤬 that is lucky enough to get either version have to pay for the FQ400? They don't have any MRs on that site you gave... http://www.evolutionimports.com I think it was.

BTW, very cool pics! 👍 But you could've made them attatchments... would've saved some room on the page


EDIT:
I feel very, very dumb now. I just read the whole quote, not just the horsepower, 0-60, and all that. I just read the price - £47,000. (It took me forever to get that pound sign! )

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

^ Just check the website, and click the used cars area, and then browse, you'll see some juicer cars besides the Evo's (like the TVR Tuscan, and the 22B STi).

 

[iceburns288]

If I'm not mistaken, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR FQ430 is the car with the longest name. Ever.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

I like the orange blinker on the European versions. 👍

 

[spooony]

If I'm not mistaken, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR FQ430 is the car with the longest name. Ever.

Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec C TYPE RA

long enough?

and regarding evolutionimports.com, the car you can successfully import will not be street legal. There's an extensive thread about the whole evolutionimports disaster regarding the EvoVII on www.evolutionm.net
If I remember correctly, only a handful of EvoVII were successfully brought in... the rest were crushed

 

[Gabkicks]

just wondering if anyone knows where i can find videos of the FQ-400 in action? i thought it was pretty hillarious what Top gear had to say about the FQ-400.. they didnt test it though.

 

[Thio]

LOL, dude, we won't be able to get the FQs over here because it's only exclusive to Europe. And they only make a batchful of them anyways.

 

[Victor Vance]

Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec C TYPE RA

long enough?

and regarding evolutionimports.com, the car you can successfully import will not be street legal. There's an extensive thread about the whole evolutionimports disaster regarding the EvoVII on www.evolutionm.net
If I remember correctly, only a handful of EvoVII were successfully brought in... the rest were crushed

STi Spec C isn't here, so,

USDM Evo MR > USDM STi 2.5

 

[Gordonfan24]

^ Just check the website, and click the used cars area, and then browse, you'll see some juicer cars besides the Evo's (like the TVR Tuscan, and the 22B STi).

Yeah, I went to the site...very nice cars they've got there! Not too bad in prices either, including shipping, and all that. 👍 I didn't see a TVR though...👎....that's okay, they made up for that with a sweet Skyline for $13,000!!!! 👍

 

[ND4SPD]

Wow, just take off the spoiler on the FQ400 and you have one hell of a sleeper.

 

[Gabkicks]

I was thinking the same thing.. but u would have to do a lot of scraping off of emblems and badging all over the car.
well.. i saw a evo 8 w/ out a spoiler yesterday, and its still an eyecatcher.. maybe it was the brembo breaks that gave away it wasnt a plane lancer

 

[Jay]

Here is a Evo VIII I found in LA, It doesnt exactly jump out at ya. Most people wouldnt even notice it.

 

[Gabkicks]

um... sure whatever u say.
btw. nice skyline. Austrailia's lucky to have so many skylines and other import cars. ANd other cars americans just dont see alot of.. if any at all.

 

[Jay]

Thanks

 

[Victor Vance]

I saw a Evo recently (here) which said "Evolution VIII" MR".... it had the wing but not the roof vortex thingies.... the taillights were grayed out... the car had these 5-spoke rims that said "RS Watanabe"

 

[Gabkicks]

the MR i saw had enkei rims. or howver u spell it. I've seen 5 different ones sofar in the Hackettstown area of NJ alone. but only 1 MR.

 

[Victor Vance]

RS Watanabe rims are standard equipment on old school minis and the Hachi Roku 'Fujiwara Special'... o_0

The car also rode a bit lower... it was real loud, too, a bit louder than a C5 Z06

edit: One day I'll marry Google.... *clears throat*

Anyway,

(same rims as on the R32 pictured)

Apparently, these rims are the real deal.... forged alloy, only like 18 or so pounds apiece. Real strong. These suckas definately improve handling by reducing unsprung weight. Sweet.

I wonder how the Evo driver got ahold of these 70,000(- +) yen ($700 USD) rims....

 

[Scaff]

For some even more insane Evo's take at look at Norris Designs in the UK

http://www.norris-designs.co.uk/demo_cars.htm

Good few videos on the site if anyone is interested in a 587 bhp Evo 5 or 715bhp Evo VII.

 

[Takumi Fujiwara]

I actually saw an MR the other day. It had the badging, the rims, and, most notably, the Vortex Generators. It was also that trademark shade of silver. I was shocked, as I wasn't even aware the MR was available yet.

 

[CFM]

They have the MR at the Mitsu dealer near my house, it's been there for a week. I stopped and looked at it, of course. 👍 The one they have is silver. The red looks much, much better IMO

 

[Jay]

I saw a a blue Evo VIII today, very rare in South Australia.

 

[naruto]

After living the Gran turismo life for quite sometime now, recently I bought myself an evo VIII. Now when ever I feel like burning rubber, I rather go out and drive my car than the actual Gran turismo game. But all in all, I'm living the gran turimo life every day; driving on the latest GT's series or...my car.

Here's a couple shot of my ride:

Need evolution car facts goto evolutionm.net

 

[spooony]

Mmmm nice Evo

I visit Evom all the time to read about Evos, too bad it's not available up in Canada...