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WIN THIS INCREDIBLE 500BHP MITSUBISHI EVO VIII!
2.3-Litre Stroker Engine | Approx. 500BHP | Just 46,000 Miles | Huge Specification!
Now THIS is something special for our Japanese performance car enthusiasts!
We're giving one lucky Aspire winner the chance to get behind the wheel of this stunning 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, an extensively upgraded example with serious performance, exceptional presentation and an impressive maintenance history.
Finished in gloss black with striking yellow accents, featuring genuine Evo IX styling and gorgeous Advan Racing wheels, this Evo has an aggressive stance and incredible road presence.
Under the bonnet sits a fully built APT 2.3-litre stroker engine, featuring forged internals, a Rosssport GT3076 turbo kit and a host of supporting upgrades. Professionally road mapped by MB Automotive, it's producing approximately 500BHP!
With just 46,000 miles, extensive paperwork and a comprehensive underside restoration, this is an exciting opportunity to own a properly sorted Japanese performance icon.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATION
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Lancer Evolution VIII
Year: 2003
Engine: APT 2.3-litre turbocharged stroker
Power: Approximately 500BHP
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive
Mileage: 46,000 miles
Colour: Gloss black with yellow accents
Mapping: MB Automotive
Interior: Full Ralliart interior
Wheels: Advan Racing alloys with Bridgestone tyres
Registration: Private plate included
SERIOUS PERFORMANCE – APPROXIMATELY 500BHP!
This is no ordinary Evo VIII!
The extensively upgraded engine combines a forged 2.3-litre stroker setup with a large turbocharger, upgraded fuelling, engine management and supporting modifications to deliver exhilarating performance.
Engine & Performance Upgrades:
APT 2.3-litre stroker engine
Forged CP pistons and Manley I-beam rods
Rosssport GT3076 turbo kit with coated manifold
TiAL external wastegate and screamer pipe
HKS 272-degree performance camshafts
Upgraded twin valve springs and oversized valves
APT intercooler and upgraded pipework
Link G4+ ECU with MAC boost solenoid
Walbro 450 fuel pump
AMS fuel rail with 1000cc injectors
Coil-on-plug ignition conversion
K&N performance air filter and catch can
Koyo aluminium radiator
Full Milltek non-resonated exhaust
Exedy twin-plate clutch
5-speed gearbox with RS front differential
Professionally road mapped by MB Automotive
AGGRESSIVE BLACK & YELLOW EVO IX STYLING
The combination of deep black paintwork, contrasting yellow detailing and genuine Evo IX bodywork gives this Mitsubishi a purposeful appearance.
Benefiting from a full respray approximately six years ago, the paintwork is described as immaculate.
Exterior & Chassis Highlights:
Genuine Evo IX front and rear bumpers
Genuine Evo IX headlights
Evo VII rear lights
Advan Racing alloy wheels
Bridgestone performance tyres
KW coilover suspension
K-Sport 8-pot front brake calipers
K-Sport 6-pot rear brake calipers
Reyland Motorsport brake discs
Yellow Cusco front strut brace
Wind deflectors
Refurbished rocker cover with clear cambelt cover
Black boost pipework
FULL RALLIART INTERIOR
Inside, the Evo retains its unmistakable Japanese performance car character, with a driver-focused cabin and desirable Ralliart upgrades.
Interior Features:
Full Ralliart interior
Ralliart sports seating
Sony double-DIN head unit
Upgraded speakers throughout
Genuine JDM floor mats
Driver-focused cockpit
EXTENSIVE MAINTENANCE & RESTORATION
This Evo has clearly benefited from considerable care and investment over the years.
Reportedly serviced annually, garage stored and typically driven fewer than 1,000 miles per year, it comes with an extensive history file documenting its upkeep.
The car has also undergone a comprehensive bare-metal underside restoration, including replacement suspension components and bushes, with the underside refinished to a high standard.
Maintenance & History Highlights:
Extensive service history and paperwork
Annual servicing
Garage stored
Full exterior respray approximately six years ago
Comprehensive bare-metal underside restoration
Replacement suspension bushes and arms
Refurbished AYC unit
Upgraded AYC lines
A TRUE JAPANESE PERFORMANCE ICON!
Few Japanese performance cars command the same respect as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Born from an incredible rallying heritage, the Evo VIII has become a firm favourite among enthusiasts thanks to its turbocharged performance, four-wheel-drive handling and unmistakable styling.
This particular example takes that legendary formula even further, combining a seriously powerful engine build with desirable upgrades and extensive restoration work.
Imagine having this stunning black and yellow Evo sitting on your driveway! The aggressive styling, the unmistakable turbocharged soundtrack and the thrill of driving a properly built 500BHP Mitsubishi.
Whether you're a lifelong Evo enthusiast or simply appreciate exceptional Japanese performance machinery, this is one prize you won't want to miss.
One lucky Aspire winner will be taking home this incredible Mitsubishi Evo VIII!
Get your tickets today – this 500BHP Japanese performance legend could soon be YOURS!
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