2009 Mitsubishi Lancer RalliArt

[OZER]

PRESS RELEASE

The new Lancer Ralliart reinforces the sporty identity of the Lancer lineup (Lancer, Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Evolution) with aggressive styling and driving performance that creates a unique product between the Lancer GTS 2.4 and the Lancer Evolution models. The Lancer Ralliart makes effective use of the Lancer's rigid unibody and four-wheel independent suspension by mating this capable chassis to a turbocharged engine and all-wheel-drive.

Mechanical
Lancer Ralliart is powered by the new 4B11 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC intercooled and turbocharged engine (also used in the Lancer Evolution) that develops an estimated 235 horsepower. The engine is mated to Mitsubishi's efficient Twin Clutch-SST gearbox that helps enhance the sporty nature of the vehicle by allowing the driver to execute lightning-quick, silky-smooth, paddle-actuated shifts. The TC-SST transmission also operates in fully automatic modes for Normal and Sport driving conditions.
The Lancer Ralliart's full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi's Active Center Differential (ACD). The ACD unit employs an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch center differential, vectoring drive torque to the front and rear according to different driving conditions to realize the best balance between steering response and traction characteristics on Tarmac, Gravel, or Snow surfaces.
Lancer Ralliart is also equipped with front helical limited slip differential and a rear differential mechanical limited slip differential.

Design
Elaborating on the basic sporty design and proportions of the Lancer, the Lancer Ralliart exterior is distinguished by its more aggressively styled front bumper design, rear bumper cover, dual outlet muffler and a lightweight aluminum, ducted hood that delivers cooling air to the turbocharger.
The interior design places greater emphasis on function and vehicle control. Lancer Ralliart is equipped with FAST key, Bluetooth® hands-free telephone interface, the same Twin Clutch-SST shifter used on Lancer Evolution, and easily accessible steering column mounted paddle shifters.
Available equipment and options to include: Recaro seats, HID headlights, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate 9-speaker audio system, Sirius satellite radio, power sunroof, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive navigation system with digital music server.

link to pictures:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-...lliart/580806/

[desperado-c]

Originally Posted by OZER

PRESS RELEASE

The new Lancer Ralliart reinforces the sporty identity of the Lancer lineup (Lancer, Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Evolution) with aggressive styling and driving performance that creates a unique product between the Lancer GTS 2.4 and the Lancer Evolution models. ....

Talk about smoking hot off the presses! Where did you find this?

[VincentX]

Woah, dude. We just went back in time.

[joey a]

The new Age GST!

I bet my money, Mitsu is going after the Golf GTI and the cars classed with it to be top dog in the fwd scene

[hendogg8]

The major differences between this and the next level up Evo are probably wide body and suspension. I didn't see the SST coming for the Ralliart, so that's a very nice standard addition. Kudos to Mitsu for pushing the envelope, this new Ralliart blows the old one out of this planet.

[VincentX]

Originally Posted by joey a

The new Age GST!

I bet my money, Mitsu is going after the Golf GTI and the cars classed with it to be top dog in the fwd scene

The RA will demolish any current FWD 20K-25K sports car.

It's more like the GSX. It has the AWD system from the previous Evo. If Mitsubishi does not **** it up this car will sell really well. I'm almost positive that the RA will provoke massive amounts of FWD Lancers sales just like how the GSX did for the first and second generation FWD Eclipse. When more hardcore racers with a lot of money hear about the RA they will learn abut the Evo X and buy the X. So, it should increase the sale of the X.

[ZE Power MX6]

They plan to use this to go against the WRX arent' they?

[chino ali]

Does anyone know the MPG on the R/A?

[IgnitionUltd]

Originally Posted by chino ali

Does anyone know the MPG on the R/A?

Higher than the Evo, lower than the Lancer.

[VincentX]

Originally Posted by hendogg8

The major differences between this and the next level up Evo are probably wide body and suspension. I didn't see the SST coming for the Ralliart, so that's a very nice standard addition. Kudos to Mitsu for pushing the envelope, this new Ralliart blows the old one out of this planet.

The Evo X also has S-AYC. That's the most major difference.

[OZER]

im pretty sure they're targeting subies, the RA is like a less expensive and more useful evo X, without a doubt the best thing i've ever seen mitsu do, im so effin excited

check out the link too, the pictures do it some justice for once, it looks really close to the evo just throw the X ten spoiler on it and lower it about an inch and im sure you could fool just about anyone.

[chino ali]

Originally Posted by IgnitionUltd

Higher than the Evo, lower than the Lancer.

already know that.
any numbers released yet?

[desperado-c]

Originally Posted by VincentX

The RA will demolish any current FWD 20K-25K sports car.

It's more like the GSX. It has the AWD system from the previous Evo. If Mitsubishi does not **** it up this car will sell really well. I'm almost positive that the RA will provoke massive amounts of FWD Lancers sales just like how the GSX did for the first and second generation FWD Eclipse. When more hardcore racers with a lot of money hear about the RA they will learn abut the Evo X and buy the X. So, it should increase the sale of the X.

Not so fast. Let's wait until it comes out to see whether it can demolish the MS3 and the new Cobalt SS since each is a great handling car with a lot more power and a lot less weight. Once successful power mods are added, it'll likely be a different story. Which is why I'm interested.

[VincentX]

Originally Posted by desperado-c

Not so fast. Let's wait until it comes out to see whether it can demolish the MS3 and the new Cobalt SS since each is a great handling car with a lot more power and a lot less weight. Once successful power mods are added, it'll likely be a different story. Which is why I'm interested.

Yeah, I'm bit too enthused about this car. Heh heh.

[CharlesJ]

Hey guys. We have a section just for the RA and this information is all in there and more