Mitsubishi Finally Shows the Prototype Lancer Evo Final Edition

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Concept

We all knew the day was coming, and today we got one step closer to the end of the line for the only Mitsubishi that really matters, the Lancer Evolution. This follows the long-anticipated reveal of the official production prototype of the Lancer Evolution Final Edition (Concept, not the final prototype, pictured above) to a group of saddened enthusiasts.

Mitsubishi didn’t give up too many details at the event, but it did give us a little fat to chew on for a while. The greasy bits of the last Lancer Evo will receive a slight power bump, according to a rep at the event, and the engine will gain sodium-filled valves. The benefit of these valves is that they are lighter and disperse heat more effectively, resulting in more consistent performance in the mid- to high-rev range.

Also updated in the Final Edition is the chassis. This revised undercarriage includes Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, and Brembo front brakes with two-piece rotors. At the corners are 18-inch BBS wheels wrapped in Yokohoma Advan tires to keep the Lancer adhered to the tarmac.

Mitsubishi didn’t stop at mechanical mods, as the Lancer Evo Final Edition will be visually different. It will come with a dark-chrome front grille, gloss-black bumper bar and hood-vent surrounds, and two optional roof colors: white or black. Buyers can choose their Lancer Evo Final Edition in one of five colors, including red, white, gray, black and blue.

Finally, the cabin. In here, Mitsubishi wrapped the Recaro seats, steering wheel, shift knob, parking brake handle, and console lid in black leather with re contrast stitching.

Mitsu didn’t announce when the Lancer Evo Final Edition will make its way to the U.S., but we do know that there will only be 1,600 available here