To compete with drifting's best around the bends, JUN Auto used a set of Zeal Super Function R coilovers and Endless Racing brakes to prevent the car from smashing into hapless media photographers scattered around the track.
Helping the EVO X traverse the corners with blinding speed, they called upon a set of quality Advan Racing RZ wheels, measuring 19x10 inches on all four corners, wrapped in 265/30-19 Advan tires, which elegantly complement the EVO's sexy exterior.
The chassis is adorned with JUN Auto's finest aerodynamic products. Helping the redesigned front end look more menacing, a JUN lip spoiler and front diffuser are used to defend against the turbulent winds during time attack. The rear features a Sigma Automotive Racing Development (SARD) GT wing and a JUN Auto rear diffuser to balance out the already nimble EVO X. And a JUN Auto car wouldn't be complete without a striking paintjob and well-placed body graphics. In this case, JUN Auto decided to go yellow with green highlights-the company's signature colors.
So with all these modifications, as mild as they are, why would Koyama-san still think that the EVO X will reign supreme? "The GT-R is a very difficult car to tune. Nissan is trying to over manage and control everything." he explained, "They make you sign a contract saying that you won't modify the car. Plus, with its weight and speed limitations, it'll be hard to tune. The EVO X is ready to go from the production line to any respectable tuning shop." But the EVO X isn't a super car and one thing is certain: The EVO X maybe beneath the GT-R in hype, but that doesn't mean it's beneath it in potential.
| ENGINE CODE | 4g63 | 4B11 |
| ENGINE TYPE | 2.0l, belt-driven i-4 | 2.0l chain-driven i-4 |
| VALVE TRAIN | DoHC, 16-valve (roller rocker
)miveC (intake only) | DoHC, 16-valve (direct-acting)
miveC |
| DISPLACEMENT (CU IN/CC) | 121.9/1997 | 122/1998 |
| BORE X STROKE (IN) | 85.0 x 88.0mm | 86.0 x 86.0mm |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| HORSEPOWER (BHP) | 286 @ 6,500 rpm | 291 @ 6,500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 289 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 300 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| ENGINE BLOCK | Cast-iron | aluminum |
| CYLINDER HEADS | aluminum | aluminum |
| REDLINE RPM | 7,000 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
| FUEL SYSTEM | ECI-MULTI electronic fuel injection | MPI |
| ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (QT/L) | 4.8 / 4.5 (filter: +0.3qt; cooler: +0.3qt) | 5.0/4.8 (filter: + 0.3 qt; cooler: + 0.5 qt.) |
'08 Mitsubishi Evolution X
Output 374 hp at 7,000 rpm
Engine Trust air cleaner, intercooler pipe fitting, blow-off valve, boost controller, titanium muffler; JUN Reinforced Actuator (prototype), sport catalyzer (prototype); Odyssey battery B-spec II
Drivetrain N/A
Suspension Zeal Super Function R coilovers
Wheels/Tires Yokohama Advan Racing RZ 10.0J-19 + 35 (front and rear); Yokohama Advan 19 inch 265/30-19 (front and rear)
Brakes Endless Racing 6 and 4
Exterior JUN lip spoiler, original racing mirrors, front diffuser, rear diffuser; SARD GT wing Fuji-Spec M; Body Graphic Art Factory
Interior Bride seats; Works Bell RAFIX-II steering wheel; Trust water temp, oil temp, oil pressure meter