Especially when it comes to JDM machines, one too many aftermarket builds are split between handling and stance. Nonetheless, there are projects out there that demonstrate one doesn’t necessarily have to choose between the two assets. The latest example of this comes from a badass Mitsubishi Evo.
We are talking about a Lancer Evolution IX, which has recently demonstrated its ability to juggle with sharp manoeuvrability and head-turning appearance.
The main actor here is Moton Clubsport Suspension. The connection to the road is further distilled with the help of Rota 18x12-inch wheels, which use 20-mm spacers and are wrapped in Hoosier slicks featuring a 315-mm section.
Under the hood, the four-cylinder engine has received a stroker kit that adds 0.2 liters of displacement for a total capacity of 2.2 liters, while the stock turbine has been replaced with a CBRD unit. When running on E85, this Evo allows its driver to play with 480 horsepower at the wheels.
Sticking to the aesthetic side of this Evo, the aerodynamic package is overly aggressive, with the front splitter battling the rear wing in terms of size. In fact, you’ll be able to get a pretty good look at each element in the video below.
While we support the idea of a build that unifies the two camps mentioned above, this Evo still does bend a few rules. For one thing, the microscopic ground clearance means the car loses its ability to play the rally machine its maker wanted it to be.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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