The Mitsubishi Evo is one of the most iconic JDM cars. Fueled by a legendary rivalry with Subaru's WRX STI, the rally-bred vehicle had a successful 24-year run, with ten generations built between 1992 and 2016, when the final one came off the production line. Mitsubishi's enthusiasts rejoiced when the manufacturer announced the Ralliart's resurrection, but the company's CEO ruled out the possibility of a new Evo.

Though the Lancer Evolution is gone, its fans have apparently not forgotten the most legendary Japanese performance cars of all time. The Officially Gassed channel on YouTube has arranged for three generations Mitsubishi Lancer Evos to compete on the same drag strip. Will the Lancer Evo X FQ440 "stock" be quick enough to compete with a 500-horsepower Evo VI and a 510-horsepower Evo VII?

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Lancer Evo VI Vs Evo VII Vs Evo X FQ440

This Lancer Evolution VI is a true classic, not just in terms of model year, but also in terms of build date. Auto Torque has maintained and adjusted the vehicle. The modifications include a fully forged 4G63T engine, a Precision turbocharger, a twin-plate clutch, and a Link G4X ECU. The engine has been in service for more than a decade.

Norris Design built and modified the Evo 7, which features a forged 4G63T, 2.0-liter long-rod engine, GT-262 camshafts, ID-1000 injectors, a Ross Sport HP9 turbocharger, and a Link G4X ECU. This adds to 510 hp, which is routed to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. In addition, the Evo 7 has more aggressive aerodynamics and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. It also has a weight of 3,086 pounds.

In addition to being the most recent, the Evo X is also the sole stock car on the track. However, it has been factory upgraded with a K&N air filter, HKS turbocharger, and Jan Speed exhaust. 440 hp is the end result. Of course, it has all-wheel drive, but the power is routed through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Dunlop Sport Maxx tires. It's the biggest car here, weighing in at 3,637 pounds.

Lancer Evos Drag And Rolling Races

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The Evolution VI is first up, and despite bogging down, it manages a 0-60 mph time of 4.58 seconds. The Evo VII comes next, with a smooth start and a 0-60 mph time of 4.91 seconds. The X FQ440 MR is the last car to take to the track. However, it goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.26 seconds, even though it is the least powerful and the heaviest car.

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The Lancer Evo 6 Gained The Lead

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The Evolution VI flew off the line from a standing start, followed by the Evolution VII. Surprisingly, the Lancer Evo X equipped with DCT had the slowest launch. The outcomes are self-evident. The oldest and lightest car demonstrated how it's done by outpacing the Evo VII by a few car lengths. The heavier, automated Lancer Evolution X suffered the same fate as the Evolution VII.

The Evo X makes a strong start in the second drag race, leaving the Evolution VII in the dust. However, the Evolution VII's 510 hp comes into play in the second half of the race, allowing it to just edge out the Evo X. Meanwhile, the Evolution VI triumphed once more. Even the DCT-equipped Evo X FQ440 MR couldn't equal the lightweight Evo VI's pick-up from a 50 mph roll. However, it did pull on the Evolution VII, which also missed a gear, allowing the Evo X to gain second place.