2008 Mitsubishi Evo X FQ360

Highlights

• Just 45,397Km (28,208 miles) recorded, verified by service and MOT record
• Stunning black-on-black specification
• Presented in superb overall condition
• Dyno-tested at 414hp (engine) / 343hp (wheels)
• Excellent history and service record
• Some light and tasteful modifications
• Valid MOT, expires 2 August 2024

Overview

Ferociously Quick. Fearfully Quick? No, Frightfully Quick. We’re pretty certain the titular ‘FQ’ stands for one of those. Almost certainly. Of course, they would all be entirely accurate. Having long established itself at the pinnacle of the 2000s tuner tree, the Evo X built upon the incredible legacy of the model by adding ever greater dollops of turbocharged power and wrapping it all in an even more controllable and confidence-inspiring chassis.

The downside of all this accessible ability was the fact that far too many Evo X’s ended their life upside down in the front window of a local convenience store. The upside of this is that those that have survived have generally been beautifully cared for and lovingly pampered by their dedicated owners. It is just such a car that we have here.

Presented in simply gorgeous condition, finished in shimmering black paint and sitting just perfectly on a set of 18-inch ProRace alloy wheels, it looks every inch the street fighter. Yet this example has clearly been cherished, not abused. Modifications have been carried out with a subtle and delicate touch, retaining the original car’s character, charm and performance.

Of course, Evos are quickly appreciating assets these days, particularly the legendary and immensely capable FQ360 models such as this. To find one that hasn’t been highly modified and thrashed is rare enough to discover one is such fine condition and low mileage as this is genuine “hen’s teeth” territory. So please, pore over these lovely pictures, admire the clean, crisp lines – just make sure you don’t let this Fantastically Quick (?) gem pass you by.

History and documentation 

• This car is a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) import, first registered in the UK in July 2008
• Current owner since August 2023
• MOT to August 2024
• V5 present and correct
• Comprehensive folder of history and paperwork, including service invoices and old MOTs
• Just 45,397Km (28,208 miles) indicated on the dash, verified by service and MOT record
• The vendor reports a total of 10 services having been carried out from new
• Tracker system fitted
• Complete with two sets of keys

Interior

• Black Alcantara adorns the figure-hugging front Recaro racing seats and rear bench, as well as the door cards
• As far as we can see, all the upholstery is in excellent condition
• The front seats have ben protected with covers, but the vendor assures us that their upholstery is in fine condition, with just a minor amount of light wear evident on the outer bolster of the driver’s seat
• Black carpets with matched over-mats, all looking to be in good order, with no notable damage or wear we could discern
• Air conditioning
• Electrically operated windows and folding door mirrors
• Upgraded Sony head unit featuring radio, CD, Bluetooth, phone connectivity, USB and Aux ports, as well as a reversing camera
• The vendor reports no issues or faults with any of the cabin’s features
• Overall, the interior trim and plastics look to have worn very well indeed, with only very light blemishes consistent with the car’s age and mileage
• Some spare internal trim pieces are included
• The boot is spacious and practical, lined with dark grey carpet and featuring a black protective liner
• Underneath the boot carpet, the original toolkit and compressor are present and correct

Exterior

• Deep, gloss black paint finish appears to be in excellent condition, with no notable marks, scuffs or damage we could see
• The body panels are in superb order, appearing to be free from obvious corrosion or damage, with neat alignment and panel gaps as well as crisp swage lines and creases
• Complementing the bodywork, the external trim, badging and light lenses all belie the car’s age, with no wear, damage or warping we could identify
• Lightly tinted rear glass adds a dash of privacy for passengers
• Imposing rear wing and vented bonnet with central Naca duct add a splash of motorsport style and menace
• The rear wing has been gently enhanced with a genuine Do-Luck carbon lip
• Underneath, the car looks very clean and tidy, with no damage apparent
• The floors and sills looks neat and straight, with only a light smattering of surface corrosion on the sill seams and some underside components
• It sits on a wonderfully subtle set of 18-inch ProRace lightweight alloy wheels, finished in metallic graphite grey and presenting extremely well, with no kerbing, chipping or lacquer peel in evidence
• The wheels are shod in a matched set of Michelin PilotSport 4 tyres that look to be almost new

Mechanical

• 1990cc, turbocharged inline-four
• Five-speed manual transmission
• Permanent 4-wheel drive system
• Active Stability Control (ASC), Active Yaw Control (AYC) and Active Centre Differential (ACD)
• Factory-fitted Brembo brakes – 350mm front discs and 330mm rear discs
• Clean and tidy engine bay, with no evidence of leaks that we could see
• Newly fitted Japspeed stainless steel manifold
• The standard airbox has been replaced with a performance induction kit, and some of the pipework in the engine bay has been upgraded
• Dyno report records a measured 414hp (engine – 343hp at the wheels) and a mighty 356lb-ft
• Factory performance figures are 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph
• We’re told that the car has just been serviced, starts first time every time, runs like a dream and pulls “like a train” in every gear
• The vendor reports no mechanical issues they are aware of

Summary

Immaculately presented with a very fine history, a glorious specification and genuinely low mileage, there can’t be too many of these Japanese rally-inspired classics left in such tremendously good order. If you’re a fan of boost that arrives in gigantic lumps, drivetrains that offer more grip than a host of limpets and exhausts that could swallow a dachshund whole (and let’s face it, who isn’t), then we can heartily recommend the Evo X Fabulously Quick.

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