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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 VOLTEX SPL

Time AttackMitsubishi
360 hp
Horsepower
1410 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
2006
Year

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 VOLTEX SPL (Time Attack)

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 VOLTEX SPL is a heavily modified, aero-focused evolution of the legendary Evo IX platform, blending Mitsubishi’s rally-bred AWD chassis with aggressive Voltex bodywork and serious power to create a no-compromise track and time attack machine.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (4G63), heavily tuned with Voltex aero package

  • Total Output: ~360 hp

  • Redline: ~7,500–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,410 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,490 mm long × 1,770 mm wide × 1,455 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,625 mm

  • Tires: High-grip performance slicks/semi-slicks on lightweight aftermarket wheels

  • Brakes: Upgraded performance discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Evo IX FQ-360 VOLTEX SPL feels like a compact weapon built for precision, momentum, and confidence on corner exit. Compared with a stock Evo, the extra aero and power make it far more committed at speed, while the AWD traction keeps it accessible and brutally effective out of slow corners. It’s not the lightest car in the field, but it delivers a very planted, point-and-shoot character that suits technical circuits and time attack runs.

Engine & Sound: The turbocharged 4G63 is a classic Mitsubishi soundtrack — deep, mechanical, and muscular, with a pronounced turbo spool and blow-off chatter. Power builds in a strong mid-range surge before tapering toward redline, giving the car an eager punch out of tighter sections. The engine note is raw and purposeful rather than exotic, which fits the car’s serious, motorsport-derived personality.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Very stable and confidence-inspiring, with strong front-end bite when the aero is working. Can push into understeer if you overdrive entry speed.

  • Traction: Excellent AWD grip on exit; you can lean on the throttle early and hard without instantly lighting up the rear.

  • Braking: Strong braking performance, though the car’s setup and weight still reward smooth trail braking to keep the platform settled.

  • Top Speed: Respectable, but the car is more about corner-exit acceleration and aero stability than outright straight-line speed.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with commitment but not aggression. The Evo shines when you carry speed, keep the chassis balanced, and use the AWD to launch out of corners. It’s especially strong on tighter technical tracks where traction and stability matter more than raw power.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Voltex widebody treatment gives the Evo IX a serious time attack presence — flared arches, aggressive splitter and wing package, and a low, planted stance that looks ready for battle. It has that unmistakable early-2000s tuner-racer vibe, equal parts JDM aggression and functional aero obsession.

Whether you’re chasing hot laps or attacking a hillclimb-style circuit, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 VOLTEX SPL is a sharp, confidence-building AWD missile with real character and massive grip.