2005 New York Auto Show Coverage
This last Evo before the all-new body (pending the health of Mitsubishi) has most of the goodies. Its 2.0-liter intercooled turbo four gets the MIVEC variable-valve timing for the first time in an Evo, and a larger and more direct compressor housing outlet. This blows past the Japanese gentlemen's agreement to "limit" horsepower to 276; the IX is rated 286 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque. The Evo IX's five-speed manual has revised gear ratios to make best use of the power (the MR version is still the only model with a six-speed manual). There are also new front and rear fascias and alcantara-and-leather Recaros and new, 17-inch Enkei wheels for lighter weight. It's on-sale in September.
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