900HP Mitsubishi Evo 9: Terrifying Acceleration and Raw Driving Experience

The Enduring Power of the Mitsubishi Evo

• 🚀 Even years after being discontinued, the Mitsubishi Evo remains a formidable force, especially with the right tuning.
• 💡 This Evo 9, producing 870 wheel horsepower and equipped with a Quaife sequential gearbox, offers an extraordinary and raw driving sensation.

Driving Dynamics and Performance

• ⚡ The Evo 9 delivers a low 4-second 60 to 130 mph time, showcasing its serious acceleration capabilities.
• ⚙️ A Quaife sequential dog box transmission allows for clutchless shifting in full acceleration mode, enhancing the raw driving experience.
• 💨 The car runs on E85 ethanol, contributing to its aggressive sound and performance.

Evolution of the Evo Platform

• 🧠 Compared to a similar 870hp Evo from 10 years prior, this Evo 9 benefits from modern technology and advanced tuning, including better standalone ECUs and boost control.
• ⚠️ While older Evos were known for issues like 'crab walking' due to power overwhelming the chassis, this modern build handles almost straight as an arrow thanks to improved suspension and boost-by-gear technology.
• 🚗 The 4G63 engine is highlighted as the iconic motor associated with the Evo, with the Evo 9 model being a personal favorite for its aggressive look and raw feel.

Driving Experience and Handling

• 🤯 The all-wheel-drive pull of a high-horsepower Evo is described as an unparalleled, face-ripping experience.
• 🔊 The 4G63 engine's aggressive four-cylinder sound debunks myths about such engines sounding poor.
• 🔧 A smaller throttle body is used to help control boost and minimize boost leaks, keeping the turbo happy and in its power band.
• ⚠️ Despite its performance, the Evo's turning radius remains notably poor, a characteristic consistent with its rally heritage.