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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X-Rated
Posted by admin in Mitsubishi on June 1, 2011
As I am an only child I have a bit of a problem when it comes to attention – I’m always seeking it. This however is socially accepted as ‘only child syndrome’ so I think I can get away with it. Unfortunately I can’t seem to get away from the fact that I am the most un-photogenic person on the planet, so I won’t be draped over the bonnet of a new Mitsubishi anytime soon. In any crowd, at any party or social occasion you can think of I’m there, in the front gurning uncontrollably in front of the camera.
Just a few years ago this wouldn’t have been much of a problem as the photos would be condemned to the family photo album or remain imprisoned on a friends’ memory card. Nowadays with the advent of social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook I’m splattered all over the place looking ugly as sin.
Short of some drastic facial surgery or being pinned to the ground and forced to remain solemn I’ve been struggling to think of how to get attention whilst maintaining my dignity and not pulling stupid faces in public. The good news is I’ve found the answer, it comes from Japan and is now in its tenth incarnation: the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (That’s ten in roman numerals to the uninitiated).
The Mitsubishi is undoubtedly a brilliant car as it appears on the showroom floor, but I’m a big fan of history and heritage and the Evolution models have a more extensive and impressive lineage than most. Formula One has always been accused of lacking excitement and being controlled by computers more and more as the years go by. The world of rallying however couldn’t be more of a polar opposite, sheer cliff drops, mud splattered cars and windscreens, sheep causing spectacular crashes and the only navigation the drivers have is a petrified co-driver reading the directions from a clipboard. Read the rest of this entry »
Mitsubishi Engine History
Posted by admin in Mitsubishi on June 1, 2011
In 1917 a company called Mitsubishi Shipbuilding co introduces the Model A. this was Japans very first series production vehicle. The Model A was a completely hand built seven seat vehicle. When compared to its rivals (the mass produced offerings from America and Europe) it was considered too costly and production was discontinued in 1921. In that time frame only 21 had been built.
In 1934 Mitsubishi Aircraft Co merged with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and formed the Company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. While Mitsubishi Heavy Industries concentrated most of their efforts to the production if ships, aircraft and railroad cars, they still managed to develop a prototype automobile called the PX33 in 1937. This would be the very first Japanese produced passenger vehicle with full time four wheel drive. The project was cancelled as the government at that time decided to prioritise the development of commercial trucks and busses instead.
Directly after the Second World War Mitsubishi began manufacturing vehicles again. Producing busses and developing other vehicles for the market. In 1950 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was split apart into three companies, they became East Japan Heavy Industries, Central Japan Heavy Industries and West Japan Heavy Industries.
In 1951 East Japan Heavy Industries started to import the Henry J from America, this they brought in kit form and continued to do so for the three years the vehicle was in production. The same year Central Japan Heavy Industries penned a similar contract with Willys.
In the early 1960′s Central Japan Heavy Industries became known as Shin Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Shin Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produced vehicles like the Mitsubishi 500(1960),the Minica Kei Car(1962) and the first Colt(1963). The Colt would go on to be one of Mitsubishi’s flagship family based vehicles in years to come. Read the rest of this entry »