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Satisfying the Need for Lancer Evo X

Die hard gamers were doomed to drool over Mitsubishi’s stand at this year’s Indonesia International Motor Show.

The annual event, which ended on July 20, showcased one of the most-picked cars in the popular racing game named Need for Speed ‘Pro Street,’ the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.

While Mitsubishi described the 4WD sedan as a car with ‘extreme performance,’ Pro Street players know exactly what to expect from the Evo X. Its twin scroll turbo engine, in addition to the DOHC MIVEC 16-valve engine, has 1.998 cc of displacement and multi point injection fuel supply to release the maximum output of 295 PS/6.500 rpm and the maximum torque of 37.3 Kg-m/3.500 rpm. This feature is translated by gamers as ‘Super fast.’

In addition to that, its killer body brings sore eye to the enemy. Check out the engine hood and the inverted slant shark nose, these exterior splendors make the modification feature of the game a virtual crime, a salute to the company’s design team.

Even so, the reality at the IIMS 2008 has proven that the ‘curse of drool’ didn’t only cast upon gamers, but buyers alike.

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RX-8, Mazda’s daring revolution

While knowing that the RX-8 has its own legion of fanatic fans, Mazda refused to harvest the result and lay back, its revolutionary design team has decided to deploy everything they had to revamp it.

Several key refinements include the detail redesigning of its one-of-a-kind RENESIS rotary engine for higher precision. The 6-speed activematic transmission is now equipped with direct mode feature, allowing drivers to change gear via paddle shifts on the steering wheel without switching to manual mode.

At the exterior, the RX-8 is reshaped with a larger front central and side air intakes. Its turn indicators featured front fenders has now integrated with the vents, while the side turn lamps are now integrated within the headlamp units to reduce friction by eliminating gaps.

In the interior, the redesigning of its instrument panels with silver inserts to bring about the smooth feelings at high speed. The old fashion dashboard has also turned completely high-tech with additional features and edgy shapes.

Though tagged as refined, Mazda would have to wait for further impact on the car’s sales to prove them right.

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