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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

2008–2015 · CZ4A · sedan

Tenth and final generation of the Lancer Evolution. New 4B11T 2.0L turbocharged aluminum-block I4 (replacing the cast-iron 4G63), 280hp gross / ~291hp US in MR trim. Two transmission options: 5-speed manual (Evo X GSR) or 6-speed SST twin-clutch automated manual (Evo X MR). S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) integrating Active Center Differential, Active Yaw Control, and active stability control. Steel-and-aluminum body with aluminum hood and front fenders. Production ended in 2015; Mitsubishi has not produced a successor.

Watch out: Two structural concerns. (1) The 4B11T's torque rating is limited by the SST transmission and the OEM clutch in GSR, pushing past ~370 lb-ft routinely is hard on the drivetrain regardless of engine capability. (2) The SST dual-clutch in particular has documented mechatronic and clutch-pack wear; service intervals matter, and a worn SST is expensive to rebuild. AYC pump failures on track-driven cars are also a known item. Otherwise more reliable as a daily driver than Evo VIII/IX.