Has anyone ever seen or heard of the Lancer EVO FQ400 (which stands for F*cking Quick 400 hp) I saw a segment on a British Car Series called Top Gear. This car is sick! 0-60 in 3.5 sec!..They put it up against a Lambo Mercialago (6.0L V12 - 570 hp)…Basically the drivers of the 2 cars played cat and mouse with the EVO chasing the Lambo…The Lambo could not shake this EVO…I guess when u think about it, it’s not all that surprising that the FQ400 could be in the same league as the Lambo from a performance standpoint. Hp per liter breakdown is definitely in the FQ’s favor…The hadling seemed amazing also…the host of the show (who was driving the car) used his pinky finger to steer the car thru one of the corners (at a high speed mind u)and the car basically steered itself back on track…Even on three wheels the car seemed to handle well…This car is tuned from the factory…No aftermarket gizmos on this engine…also comes with a 3 yr warranty.
Downside - the FQ400 gets only 4 mpg. (yes i said 4)…Tires last about 4000 miles…Car needs to be serviced as frequently as the tires ned replaced…suspension is ultra stiff (no surprise there), smooth, gradual launches from a stop will most likely result in stalling (killer clutch)
Yeah 4 mpg is rediculous. But with 400 hp out of a 2.0L, something has to give i guess…The EVO also comes in the FQ300( Sport compact Car did a test between the 300 and the STi Spec C), FQ320 & FQ360 forms all of which are more civilized for everday driving…the lower the number after FQ, the more tame it is for the street…The SRT-4 Extreme Lightweight makes about 370 hp (on race fuel)…Wonder how it’s fuel economy compares to the EVO?
In it’s defense I believe they were saying 4 MPG at WOT. I doubt my car does much better than 4 MPG at WOT and it’s only making about 375 at the crank.