2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO X RS

KEY FACTS

• A well-maintained example of the final generation of the rally-bred performance car, with well-judged performance upgrades.
• Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four, which has been rebuilt with a forged bottom end and uprated valves, cams and injectors, and is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission.
• The RS was never officially sold in the UK, so remains a very rare sight on UK roads, and this is quite possibly the best example in the country with a significant amount invested in maintenance and improvements.
• Registered in the UK since November 2008, it has been owned by the vendor for 10 years with three previous UK keepers.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• A lightweight version of the Evo X, the RS did without the paddle-shift transmission and enhanced electronic differentials, and also deleted the radio and electric seats in favour of an empty slot and simple bucket seats.
• The RS was only offered with the five-speed manual transmission and mechanical differentials.
• Finished in white with a black interior, this RS has the factory rear wing and was also specified with the Performance Pack.
• Accessories fitted to the car when it first arrived in the UK include Ralliart Recaro bucket seats. It now rides on Ohlins suspension, is fitted with 18-inch Compomotive alloy wheels, and also has a full Janspeed exhaust system.

Specification and upgrade highlights:

• Head skim and pressure test
• Head machining, blueprint and three-angle valve seats
• Forged bottom end
• Kelford 214-B camshaft kit
• Supertech dual valve spring
• Supertech intake valves
• Supertech exhaust valves
• 1000cc/min injector kit
• Cosworth 1.3mm head gasket
• Roller bearing turbo
• K&N filter
• Ecuflash remap
• Full Janspeed exhaust
• Mishimoto oil catch tank
• Ohlins suspension
• Eibach 5mm wheel spacers
• AP Racing front brake callipers
• Brembo rear brake callipers
• Ralliart Recaro bucket seats

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Its paintwork is believed to be original and is in great condition, in line with the very low mileage. The vendor reports only a small blemish on one alloy wheel.
• Inside, the black cloth on the Recaro bucket seats shows slight signs of use, but no significant wear, while the rest of the trim is also in fantastic condition.
• There are no known electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 14 July 2021 at 15,593 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories. In fact, other than a slightly worn tyre in 2015, the car has always passed at the first attempt, and with no other advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Last serviced in July 2021 at 15,593 km by Cliftons of Rotherham, this included an engine oil change with five litres of Millers oil, plus a top-up of the brake master cylinder.
• It also received oil changes in June 2018 at 15,123 km and in July 2017 at 14,789 km, and other services per the summary below.

Dates and mileage:

• 30-10-2008 - 18 km
• 05-12-2008 - 1006 km
• 13-10-2009 - 2604 km
• 14-04-2011 - 6755 km
• 10-05-2012 - 8247 km
• 20-03-2013 - 9172 km
• 16-06-2014 - 11150 km
• 15-06-2015 - 13383 km
• 18-07-2017 - 14789 km
• 28-06-2018 - 15123 km
• 14-07-2021 - 15616 km

SUMMARY

This Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X RS is a cherished example that has been upgraded to deliver more power and even greater body control at speed. While the current owner has enjoyed this car sparingly and spent time selecting optimal modifications, it is now offered for sale to another enthusiast who can hopefully use it more often. A superb car that wants for nothing, this very low-mileage Evo X RS is ready to enjoy on the road or track.

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