After months of spy shots, leaked brochures, and supposed official images, Mitsubishi has finally revealed all the final details and images for the new Lancer Evolution X. The car officialy goes on sale today at dealers across Japan sporting the new S-AWC system and a five-speed manual transmission only. Cars fitted with the new Twin Clutch SST gearbox are set to hit the road towards the end of November.

The new Evo X comes in two guises, the full spec GSR and the RS competition base model. The latter comes with a less comprehensive and simplified equipment specification to reduce weight to a minimum. Standard features include Recaro sports bucket seats, a small diameter leather clad steering wheel, a new multi-function display with info pertaining to fuel levels, Twin Clutch SST mode, and S-AWC operating modes. One of the major options for the car is the Premium Package, which adds 18in BBS lightweight alloy wheels and leather trim.

Both models are powered by a heavily revised version of the 2.0L DOHC MIVEC turbocharged engine, dubbed the 4B11, which develops 295hp and peak torque of 422Nm (300lb-ft) at 3,500rpm. The new engine is lighter, returns better environmental performance and has better response than its 4G63 predecessor. New features of the powertrain include a die-cast aluminum cylinder block, head cover and chain case as well as a titanium-aluminum turbo.

The new six-speed automated manual Twin Clutch SST, available on the GSR, allows the driver to choose between fully automatic and manual shifting modes and features a small toggle switch for swapping between Normal, Sport and Super Sport modes. Gears are changed via a small pair of magnesium paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel.

Though hard to imagine, handling and dynamics is improved significantly over the outgoing Evo IX MR thanks to gains in torsional and flexural stiffness of 40% and 60% respectively over the predecessor. This results in better handling stability and crashworthiness, as well as in improved ride and in reduced vibration and noise. The new car also features a wider track and longer wheelbase, lower center of gravity and superior weight distribution. Aluminum is used in the roof panel, front fenders and the rear spoiler frame structure.

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