Mitsubishi Motors UK has announced that it is in the process of developing a track-ready version of the Lancer Evolution X for entry into the Britcar Championship, with a view to establishing a one-make series for the Evo X in the near future.

“We are pleased to be introducing a race-car programme for the Evo X”, said General Manager for Ralliart Paul Brigden.

“Mitsubishi UK has not been involved with circuit racing for many years, so this new initiative is a great opportunity for us. Subject to the level of interest from competitors, we are also hoping to announce a one-make race-series for the Evolution X soon.”

Tech specs are still hard to pin down, however it’s believed that the racer’s builders ADR Motorsport have been able to massage around 298kW out of the Evo’s 4B11 mill. The standard S-AWC four-wheel-drive system is expected to stay put, while much of the interior will make way for the requisite roll cage, racing bucket and fire suppression systems.

The racing Evo will make its racing debut at the Bricar Silverstone 24-hour enduro on September 20, after which it will compete in the full 2009 Britcar Championship and the occasional endurance race. Did anybody hear "Nurburgring 24hr"?

[Source: Mitsubishi UK]
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