Autocar says it's the fastest and most expensive Evo built, with its turbocharged 2.0-liter churning out a whopping 405 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. This is thanks to a reprogrammed ECU and new exhaust, which also allow for a quicker 0-to-60-mph time of 3.5 seconds. The removal of the race clutch means driving the city streets will be much easier on the foot, and the standard manual gearbox is the only transmission available to help handle the increase in output.
Other performance modifications include upgraded brakes with six-pot calipers in the front and huge 18-inch alloys. A new body kit is also featured with more cooling intakes and vents, including a larger hood intake and slots to help cool the rear brakes.
Right now plans are to only build 100 FQ-400s, and Mitsubishi says the car will cost the equivalent of about $70,000.
Inside Line says: $70,000 is a lot of money for a turbocharged four-banger, but don't expect the 100 copies to last long. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
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