The Evolution IX utilized aluminum for the front fenders and hood, while the MR trim added an aluminum roof panel, which reduced weight by nearly nine pounds. This example is finished in Apex Silver and has been fitted with a Japanese-market rear bumper cover. The car is equipped with the optional Zero Lift Kit which added a rear spoiler extension, a front air dam, and front brake air guides. Additional exterior details include HID headlamps, integrated fog lamps, vortex…
The Evolution IX utilized aluminum for the front fenders and hood, while the MR trim added an aluminum roof panel, which reduced weight by nearly nine pounds. This example is finished in Apex Silver and has been fitted with a Japanese-market rear bumper cover. The car is equipped with the optional Zero Lift Kit which added a rear spoiler extension, a front air dam, and front brake air guides. Additional exterior details include HID headlamps, integrated fog lamps, vortex generators on the roof, and a carbon-fiber rear spoiler. The seller notes touch-up paint has been applied to the rear fender.
Diamond-Black 17″ BBS forged alloy wheels are mounted with 245/45 Racemaster M/H tires. The suspension has been modified with Apexi EXV N1 coilovers, and braking is provided by red-finished Brembo calipers with Hawk pads over two-piece slotted Girodisc calipers at all four corners. The seller states that steel braided Russell brake lines have been installed.
The cabin features Recaro front seats upholstered in black leather with microsuede inserts, red stitching, and Schroth Racing four-point harnesses secured to a Buschur Racing quick disconnect harness bar. The MR package included carbon-fiber dashboard trim, an aluminum and carbon-fiber emergency brake handle, and an aluminum shift knob. Additional amenities include air conditioning, a factory AM/FM CD stereo, and power windows, mirrors, and door locks. Seat lowering brackets have been installed on the front seats, according to the seller.
The leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel frames a central tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline, a 170-mph speedometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The MR package added readouts for battery voltage, engine temperature, and boost pressure in the center stack. An AEM air/fuel ratio gauge is mounted in the glove box, and a Zeitronix ethanol content analyzer is mounted in the center console. The digital odometer indicates 809 miles.
The 2.0-liter inline-four is said to have been stroked to a 2.3-liter and modified by Buschur Racing using the following components:
Power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, an active center differential, and limited-slip front and rear differentials. The transmission, center differential, and rear differential are said to have been modified using Shep Racing internal components, and a Tilton Carbon/Carbon clutch was reportedly fitted at that time. A Buschur Racing two-piece driveshaft and differential supports are said to have been installed.
The window sticker shows initial delivery to Lancaster Mitsubishi as well as factory colors, equipment, and a total price of $37,424.