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Both Audi as well as Mitsubishi are able to show a level of professionalism that is rare in the world of stage rallies. Each marque has made a name for itself in motorsport, a trait that they continue to display in modern versions of their cars. At least, for the German.
Although Mitsubishi might have lost that title in its current life, the Japanese marque retains the legend. Lancer Evolution Its greatest achievements. Can the Evo, an aging model, still have the power to take on a modern Audi RS3?
It wouldn’t in stock form, but the Evo 8 on this drag racing isn’t an ordinary example. The car is heavily modified with weight-saving modifications and a turbocharger-powered 800-horsepower engine under the hood. The Evo 8 is also equipped with a 5-speed syncromesh transmission. The Evo 8 weighs in at 2,900 pounds (1.315 kilograms) despite all of its deletions.
The Audi RS3 is also turbocharged and produces 800 hp, but has a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Although the Audi is more efficient at shifting gears than the Evo 8, it is also heavier than the Evo 8 at 3,400 pounds (1,542 kilogram).
Both are powerful and both all-wheel drive. They also share a common heritage of stage rally racing. These numbers are enough to make you wonder who will win this drag race. To find out, make sure you watch the video at the top of this page.
Don’t forget the first half of this video, where the owners describe their builds. You never know when you might find something that will fit your needs.