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Well, actually, no. The Carrera GT and the Pagani Zonda are both RWD only. However they develop 612bhp and 555bhp (C12 7.3) respectively. So they're hitting the mid-to-high 3's without an AWD launch. Which means that after the initial launch, they're reeling in the EVO. I'd like to see standing 60km->200km times I think the greater power and better delivery of the big-cube engines would probably destroy the EVO on a high speed / rolling open road run.

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The other thing is that supercars aren't built for "the twisties". I would hate to wrestle a car as big as a Zonda or Carrera GT up the Pacific Highway or through the National Park.

I'm just imagining a car with such a long wheelbase, wide track, and fat tyres trying to negotiate the run up from Mooney Mooney to Mt White, let alone that tight bit between the Calga Interchange and Sommersby.

Put them on the track, though, and it'd be another story. With the fat torque curve and throttle response that only a hard-tuned NA car can provide, attached to a chassis and suspension that was purpose built to go quickly and not be practical or comfortable, it would be far closer.

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yes i second that like they r only making 20 of the r34, i mean especially in oz, there are more s14/s15's than r34, so i reckon nismo should give the silvia some credit and go tune a limited edition 200sx, otherwise there will only be 350z to choose from as a sports car in the nissan range, i mean if there is sti's and evo's, why can't there be nismo 200sx as they are all 4 cylinder!

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That FQ400 was in a speed mag aaaages ago if anyones interested in the article.

Damn pohms

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Top gear was testing the FQs and the FQ400 is the worse to buy.

they were comparing between FQ400 and a 1.6L wagon on top gear, FQ400 on 1.7mile runway and never caught it. Why? Turbo Lag

btw on FQ400,some mods are HKS

Mitsubishi Motors UK has taken the wraps off the fastest saloon car ever produced by a major manufacturer. Built to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Mitsubishi’s entry into the UK market, the new Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 will be built in a limited edition run of just 100 cars, and is available to order now priced £46,999

Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 parts list:

Custom built Garrett GT Dual Ball bearing Turbocharger
Owen Developments custom manufactured cast Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold and Exhaust Elbow
Omega Forged Pistons
HKS Forged Con Rods
HKS 680cc Injectors
Zytec ITP116 High Pressure Fuel Pump
HKS 1.6 mm Steel Head Gasket
Motec M800 OEM ECU
HKS Iridium Spark Plugs
Jan Speed High Flow Sports Cat
Alcon competition derived 240 mm high clamp mode, heavy duty clutch complete with Cera-metallic 6 paddle sprung centred drive plate
HKS High Strength Head and Big End Bolts
Alcon Mono6 Brake Kit incorporating Monobloc 6 pot road caliper with 343 mm curved vein Disc on a Aluminium mounting bell assembly with Ferodo DS2500 brake pads
Ralliart Aero Mirrors
Carbon Fibre Front Lip Spoiler
Carbon Fibre "Sharks Tooth" Rear Vortex Generator
PIAA High Performance Light and Wiper Upgrade
Gloss Black Team Dynamics Lightweight Alloy Wheels
Driver Training Course

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well they did say it was a rolling start from 30 kms / miles ? on TOP GEAR, as in 5th or 6th gear, that's just to show that you have to be in the right gear and the right time to get any power out of it. They did say the FQ400 is the worse to buy but they did recommend the FQ320? or some lesser powered evo8

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yes, but my point was the turbo lag

yeah FQ330 was the best buy overall

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Yeah, but the FQ400 is the best buy not if you're after a street or track weapon, but a carpark weapon. Not many cars will beat the FQ400 at Parramatta Maccas or Liverpool KK's.

Only my habib's CRX with the 18" chromies, yellow paintjob and naked chick airbrushed on the bonnet is the only thing that comes close.

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£46,999 !

You can get an R34 GTR with mods for that price over here

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But no warranty.

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As befits its status as an official Mitsubishi Motors UK product, the FQ400 has undergone extensive reliability testing and is supplied with a three years/36,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty. This exciting flagship can be ordered now from approved Mitsubishi Ralliart dealers in the UK.

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it still is unfair to compare at top gear, it does show turbo lag but then again they do have different gear ratios, it wasn't designed to be at such low RPM and it does run low compression compared to the NA?
anyway the FQ400 might not be the BEST in value but sure does make its presence and holds its own reputation, AND 3 year warranty as scathing has mentioned....mmmmmm.......FQ400

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I was referring to the R34 you compared it to, not the FQ400. I am fully aware that the Lancer has a full Mitsubishi UK warranty, which has been one of the reasons I said it was a buy worth considering.

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Cheers for the link

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