Leonidae
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G'day again, dear readers! I know that i have been silen for a while, but i've had some issues with my material. I had to hunt down this comparisons cars all over places, and I spend more than enough creds while doing it.
So, back to the comparison of this time.
I bet that Charles Darwin would love this work that I've done during past weeks. I've been testing his evolution theory as well as I can with my limited skills, but instead of using flowers, trees or any kind of animals as my research subject, I used a car. Eight cars, to be exact.
This little everyday runabout comes from Japan, and it's perfect example of Darwin's evolution theory. It has four doors, big boot and somewhat modest styling. But when you look closer, you might notice bonnet vents, big air intake in the bumper, small rear spoiler, twin exhausts.. and an intercooler, that's connected to turbocharged, 250 bhp, 2l inline four and awd. Sneaky little car..
This car is Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR '92, the first of them all. Despite the modest looks of the roadgoing version, this car is faster than it looks. Packing as much power as Ford RS200's roadgoing version, it really knows how to leave others to bite his fumes. But, enough words, it's time to drive this little turbo nutter.
This car has been well maintained. Despite having plenty of miles in the meter, it doesn't seem to be worn out at all. I fire up the engine, just to hear modest burble from that exhaust. Blipping the throttle awakens the turbo, and after adjusting the seat and controls, I'm ready to head off to Grand Valley racetrack.
This car's throttle is very responsive, and thanks to turbocharger, this car leaps forward eagerly. Shifting is effortless, and car gathers speed nicely. Don't bother revving this car past 6k rpms, because the torque runs out as suddenly as it rises.
Finally I reached the track. I paid my way in, and had a warm-up lap to see the limits of the car. Acceleration was good, and brakes were good as well, I just can't believe how forgiving this car is. But, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get it sideways. I even yanked E-brake, just to force the tail out, but no.. too much grip. Thus, Major Understeer got written up at the flaws section.
The rest of car was just fine. No sounds from chassis or such, and everything was working like a wonder. In the last corner, when the final straight opens up, I floored it and headed up for hot lap.
={ 1'23.xxx later..}=
The engine is ticking as it cools off after proper booting around the track. Tyres are still hot not to mention rather worn, and rims are darkened from brake dust. I sweep the sweat off and sip some water, before finishing my writeup:
"Good car!" Final rating: 7½ /10
Next time, I'll review Evo II, III and IV just to bring out the magic of the Evolution.
So, back to the comparison of this time.
I bet that Charles Darwin would love this work that I've done during past weeks. I've been testing his evolution theory as well as I can with my limited skills, but instead of using flowers, trees or any kind of animals as my research subject, I used a car. Eight cars, to be exact.
This little everyday runabout comes from Japan, and it's perfect example of Darwin's evolution theory. It has four doors, big boot and somewhat modest styling. But when you look closer, you might notice bonnet vents, big air intake in the bumper, small rear spoiler, twin exhausts.. and an intercooler, that's connected to turbocharged, 250 bhp, 2l inline four and awd. Sneaky little car..
This car is Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR '92, the first of them all. Despite the modest looks of the roadgoing version, this car is faster than it looks. Packing as much power as Ford RS200's roadgoing version, it really knows how to leave others to bite his fumes. But, enough words, it's time to drive this little turbo nutter.
This car has been well maintained. Despite having plenty of miles in the meter, it doesn't seem to be worn out at all. I fire up the engine, just to hear modest burble from that exhaust. Blipping the throttle awakens the turbo, and after adjusting the seat and controls, I'm ready to head off to Grand Valley racetrack.
This car's throttle is very responsive, and thanks to turbocharger, this car leaps forward eagerly. Shifting is effortless, and car gathers speed nicely. Don't bother revving this car past 6k rpms, because the torque runs out as suddenly as it rises.
Finally I reached the track. I paid my way in, and had a warm-up lap to see the limits of the car. Acceleration was good, and brakes were good as well, I just can't believe how forgiving this car is. But, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get it sideways. I even yanked E-brake, just to force the tail out, but no.. too much grip. Thus, Major Understeer got written up at the flaws section.
The rest of car was just fine. No sounds from chassis or such, and everything was working like a wonder. In the last corner, when the final straight opens up, I floored it and headed up for hot lap.
={ 1'23.xxx later..}=
The engine is ticking as it cools off after proper booting around the track. Tyres are still hot not to mention rather worn, and rims are darkened from brake dust. I sweep the sweat off and sip some water, before finishing my writeup:
"Good car!" Final rating: 7½ /10
Next time, I'll review Evo II, III and IV just to bring out the magic of the Evolution.
