Evo VII GSR
The Evo VII was the first of the CT9A models and shared the same basic chasis as the VIII, VIII MR, IX and IX MR.
In keeping with Mitsi's traditional Evo line up, the top of the range model (in terms of "luxury" options) was the GSR.
Evo VII RS
As VII GSR, less:
Air con;
AYC;
Electric windows;
Electric folding mirrors;
Brembos;
Boot carpet;
Enkeis alloy wheels.
plus:
shorter gearing.
GSR deleted items could be added back as options.
Evo VII RSII
As VII GSR, less:
Rear wash wiper
Climate control
Electric folding mirrors
plus:
air con
UK Models
Evo VII FQ300
As VII RSII, plus:
Power Engineering exhaust (not all models)
Carbon FQ300 dash inserts
FQ300 carbon inserts in spoiler uprights
FQ badging (not carbon) on centre console & boot
Model # on Slam panel
Foglight in rear cluster
Ralliart panel air filter
Recaro seats (various options)
Evo VII GTA
As VII GSR, plus:
Low spoiler with LED brake light (large spoiler or no spoiler options)
No bonnet vents
INVECS-II Sport Mode 5A/T transmission
GTA Badging
15GK compressor housing
9.0 turbine housing
Slightly detuned engine (272 bhp)
Revised front bumper
Centrally located number plate
Vibration dampening steel oil pan
Steel intercooler piping
Electric wing mirrors
Automatic headlights
Chokepipe in back box
HIDs + fog lamps
Clear indicator lenses
Clear rear lights (inc. indicator lense)
White instrument dials with revised layout including drive selected
Mitsubishi steering wheel incl. mounted shift selector
Centre console incl. auto gear stick Blue pearl dashboard trim, shift selector & window switch panel
Blue stitching in seats, gear knob & hand brake
Larger seats
Adjustable arm rest with cupholders
Sound insulation in dashboard, floor console, door trim & floor carpet
Lower sash weather strip added to improve door sound insulation
Altered suspension geometry & steering
Matt finish wheels
Leather seats optional
Available in [Colours]
Evo VIII (Chasis number CT9A 020 XXXX for GSR, CT9A 030 XXXX for MR)
UK Models
Evo VIII 260
2 cats (1 in down pipe, 1 in "normal" position)
5 speed gear box
9.8T housing (some with single flapper wastegate)
Slightly modified Evo VII ECU (four plug with two different pins - Earth?)
Euro Style Recaro interior c/w rear adjustable headrests - Leather / Suede option at cost
Non-folding electric wing mirrors
8 MR pistons & head gasket
No rear wash jet or wiper
Small spoiler with brake light incorporated
No SAS System
UK style Number Plates
Integrated Fog lamp in rear light cluster
Single Din dash
Kenwood 6 speaker CD / Radio system
Large Battery
Bridgestone Potenza tyres
Non HID Headlights
ISOfix points in rear seating
3x3 Point Rear Seat Belts
Evo VIII FQ 300 as 260 plus:
Upgraded blue/black interior incl. narrower seats
HKS Superdragger turbo elbow back exhaust
3 Plug ECU
Secondary Air System (SAS)
More aggressive cams
Folding electric mirrors
Double Din stereo slot
Climate Control
Fog light in bumper
Japanese-style front number plate holder
Only one catalytic converter
HKS Hardpipe kit
HKS panel filter
6 speed gear box
Yokohama Advan A046 tyres
Rear brake light in windscreen
Larger carbon spoiler (body colour paint on outer uprights)
NB: There is confusion over which engine internals are shared between the VIII 260 and the FQ range.
Evo VIII FQ 330 As VIII FQ 300 plus:
upgraded black alcantara/leather interior
piggy back ecu
restrictor pipe connected to wastegate actuator
smart nav.
Evo VIII MR FQ 300 As VIII FQ 300 plus:
10.5T (single flap) housing
upgraded cams
MR seats and door cards
carbon effect dash inserts
dark brushed steel steering wheel
Bilstein shock absorbers
aluminium used in roof and side door beams
Team Dynamic (gunmetal) alloys
black background to front and rear lights
slightly bigger oil cooler (more layers)
twin boost solonoid
optimization and reinforcement of the oil channels in the pistons
uprated 5-ply head gasket
added tension in piston rings, v shaped groove in second land of pistons
reduced weight S-AYC diff (alu casing), higher strength hypoid gears, operates even when ABS is activated.
Does not have:
HKS Superdragger exhaust
Available in gunmetal grey, not available in black, yellow or blue.
Evo VIII MR FQ 320 As VIII MR FQ 300 plus:
HKS Superdragger exhaust
HKS panel filter
HKS hardpipe kit
Evo VIII MR FQ 340 As VIII MR FQ 320, plus:
Piggy back ECU
Black leather/alcantara interior
Optional sat nav
Evo VIII MR FQ 400 As VIII MR FQ 320, plus:
Forged engine
Limited edition of 100 Custom built Garrett GT Dual Ball bearing turbocharger
Owen Developments custom manufactured cast s/s
exhaust manifold & elbow
Omega forged pistons
HKS forged con rods
HKS 680cc injectors
Zytec ITP116 high pressure fuel pump
HKS 1.6mm steel head gasket
Motec M800 OEM ECU
HKS iridium spark plugs
Jan Speed High Flow Sports Cat
Alcon competition derived 240mm high clamp mode, HD
clutch with Cera-metallic 6 paddle sprung centered drive
plate;
HKS High Strength Head and Big End Bolts
Alcon Mono6 Brake Kit with Monobloc 6 pot road caliper &
343mm curved vein disc, aluminium bell,
Ferodo DS2500 pads
Ralliart Aero Mirrors
Carbon fibre front lip
Carbon fibre rear vortex generator
PIAA High Performance light & wiper upgrade
Half leather and FQ400 Logo in Seats optional extra
Gloss black Team Dynamics lightweight alloy wheels
Import models
Evo VIII GSR As UK VIII FQ 300 less:
HKS Superdragger exhaust
Foglight in bumper
FQ Badges
HKS Hardpipe kit
Evo VIII RS As Evo VIII GSR plus:
5 speed box
Stronger rear diff
less:
Air Con
Alloy wheels
Recaro seats
Electric windows
GSR deleted items available as optional extras.
Evo VIII MR As Evo VIII GSR plus:
10.5T (single flap) housing
Upgraded cams
MR interior
Bilstein shock absorbers
Aluminium roof
BBS alloys
Black background to front and rear lights
Available in gunmetal grey, not available in black, yellow or blue.
Evo VIII MR RS As Evo VIII MR plus:
5 speed box
Stronger rear diff
Silver backed lights
less:
Air Con
Alloy wheels
Recaro seats
Electric windows
GSR deleted items available as optional extras.
Evo IX (Chasis number: CT9A 040 XXXX)
Import models
Evo IX GSR As VIII MR plus:
Mivec;
Larger Compressor housing diffuser (16G6C)
No spacesaver spare tyre
Gloss black backing to front and rear lights
Rear diffuser bumper
Restyled front bumper with twin oval air inlets
Different size rear oil return to block
Plastic spoiler uprights
Evo IX Enkei Alloys.
Available in Cool Silver, Flame Red, Electric Blue, Frost White, Amethyst Black and Solar Yellow.
Evo IX GT As IX GSR plus:
Magnesium Compressor wheel
Titanium turbo shaft
5 speed gearbox
GT interior
RS Front Diff Set Up
Improved drive train
Less?:
Air conditioning (Optional Extra?)
Electric Windows (Optional Extra?)
Remote Central Locking (Optional Extra?)
Evo IX MR As IX GSR plus:
Self-levelling headlights
No additional alarm fob (built into key);
Ralliart Wing Mirrors (on some models)
Carbon front lip
New turbo with titanium aluminium alloy turbo fins and reduction in compressor inlet diameter (15.5)
17in, 11-spoke Speedline Turini alloy wheels
Privacy glass
Lowered Eibach coil springs 10mm front / 5mm rear
Aluminium door sill plates
Piano black dash inserts
Available in Gunmetal Grey, not available in Black, yellow or blue.
Evo IX MR RS As IX MR plus:
RS Front Diff Set Up
5 speed gearbox
Improved drive train
Available in Solid White or Solid Red.
Less:
Air conditioning (Optional Extra?);
Electric Windows (Optional Extra?);
Remote Central Locking (Optional Extra?);
Recaro Seats;
IX Enkei alloys (comes with steel wheels).
Evo IX RS As IX MR RS plus:
...
Only available in Solid White?
UK models
Evo IX FQ 300 As IX GSR plus:
Foglight
PIAA lights and wipers
FQ badges
HKS panel filter
Evo IX FQ 320 As FQ300 plus:
HKS Superdragger exhaust
HKS hardpipe kit
Keyless entry
Ralliart sports pedals
Puncture repair kit
Evo IX FQ 340 As IX FQ 320 plus:
Smart Nav
Ralliart Leather/alcantara seats
Remap
Evo IX FQ 360 As IX FQ 340 plus:
Race Cat
Ecutek remap
Speedline 5 spoke alloys
Triple Gauge Din Unit: battery voltage, Oil temperature and Boost (reads up to 1.5bar)
Uprated 225 l/ph fuel pump
Carbon vortex generator
Carbon front splitter
"By HKS" badge on boot
Evo IX MR FQ 360 As IX MR plus:
Race Cat
Triple Gauge Din Unit: battery voltage, Oil temperature and Boost (reads up to 1.5bar)
Ecutek remap
Leather and Alcantara seats with IX MR logo (leather delete option)
Carbon Vortex Generator
6 Speakers fitted as standard (excluding audio head unit)
[SAYC changed to give increased torque differential across rear axle]???
Uprated fuel pump
"By HKS" badge on boot
Available in Cool Silver, Gunmetal Grey, Flame Red, Pearl White, not available in Black, yellow or blue.
diferente evo VII - IX
