Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X FQ-400...

...is, according to the manufacturer, the "fastest extreme Evolution ever released". The X FQ-400 is now the flagship model of the Japanese manufacturer's newest edition of the Lancer Evolution.

The new Evo is powered by a lightweight aluminum 2.0l turbocharged MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control) petrol engine, developing 403 bhp and 387 lb.-ft. of torque. It takes the X FQ-400 3.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h from a standstill and tops at an electronically-limited speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

To achieve this kind of power, Mitsubishi had to revise the engine of the Evo. They added motorsport specification high-flow fuel injectors, as well as a hybrid turbocharger. The engine CPU had to be remapped as well, now allowing for better acceleration and torque.

The power developed by the engine is put to the road by Mitsubishi's Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) four-wheel-drive system. S-AWC combines electronic systems like Active Stability Control, Active Centre Differential, Active Yaw Control and Sport ABS to make the Evo as user friendly and as safe as possible. Three driving modes can be selected (Tarmac, Gravel and Snow) via a wheel-mounted button.

Standard equipment for the Lancer Evolution X includes Bluetooth hands-free telephone connection, a CD-tuner with 30 GB hard drive, DVD satellite navigation, privacy glass, central locking, automatic headlamps and windscreen wipers.

The price list for the Evolution X is £49,999 and the vehicle will be available starting June this year. The FQ-400 has a three year/ 36,000 miles warranty (60,000 km).