Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 19

Thread: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    14,423

    Default 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    .....and boy is it fugly.





    We're eagerly anticipating the debut of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and its Ralliart variant in Paris this September, and these recent shots of the five-door making the rounds in Barcelona are just enough to keep us interested. Judging by the German numberplates and a couple of shots that surfaced on Autoweek.nl, we'd guess that the Ralliart Sportback is in the hands of motoring journalists abroad or was on its way to a photoshoot ahead of its launch.

    As we've seen previously, the Ralliart hatch takes the Evo-styled front end from its four-door counterpart, along with new side sills, darkened wheels and a subtle rear spoiler. In Europe, the Lancer Sportback will come equipped with either a 1.5- or 1.8-liter four, or a 2.0-liter turbodiesel, while those of us in the U.S. get to enjoy an Evolution experience on the cheap, with a de-tuned version of the 4B11T/C 2.0-liter four, producing 237 hp and 253 lb.-ft. of torque. We like it in red, white or slate grey would be our chosen hue when the Sportback goes on sale in the States early next year.....





  2. Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    hrmmm... i wonder if this is what they might show at MOD this year...
    400whp/384tq - E85 - stock turbo
    334whp/317tq - 91oct - stock turbo

    Sponsored by www.speedelement.com / www.rallyinnovations.com / www.bajadesigns.com / www.sportsracingfuel.com / www.gruppe-s.com / www.vexmotorsports.com / www.detailaddict.com
    Tuned by Bryan@GST Motorsports
    Proud supporter of www.gstmotorsports.com / www.xperformance.com

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Bay Area, CA
    Posts
    6,896

    Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    Wow, that is seriously horrible.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Sac-a-tomato
    Posts
    2,918

    Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    Oh yea... That will win designer awards.......embarassing.
    '06 IX WW RS

  5. #5

    Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    WTF?
    WWW.METHODBUILT.COM<br />PHONE 415 839 0058 , 415 839 0069<br /><br /> HELPING YOU KEEP THE SHINY SIDE UP SINCE 2002<br /><br />Those who know, do not speak, those who speak do not know

  6. #6

    Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    WTF are you and what did you do the Evo wagon?

    What happened to this design...

    "60% of the time, it works every time" - Brian Fantana

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    14,423

    Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    ^They decided it was too cool and no-body wants that.

    We Americans like our Auto's fugly.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    In the Pie Oven
    Posts
    4,272

    Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    the concept and production looks the same to me

    nebo
    EVO X
    WORKS P2 Flash 294WHP/299WTQ
    WORKS Drop in Filter
    WORKS GFB
    WORKS Rear Sway Bar
    HKS Legamax
    HKS IC Pipe
    KW Variant 3
    5Zigen ZR+520 18x9.5 265/35
    I live my life a quarter-pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, im free. I need FRIESSSS! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and i need them tonight. Youre lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didnt blow a seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, its like this. If i lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if i win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, thats more important.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    14,423

    Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    No way! The Concept picture has the Evo X body. Notice the wide front and rear fenders, the front fender duct, super-moon roof, and more aggressive stance.

    The real-life pictures shows the regular lancer skinny body.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    In the Pie Oven
    Posts
    4,272

    Default Re: 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback SIGHTED!

    EVO X
    WORKS P2 Flash 294WHP/299WTQ
    WORKS Drop in Filter
    WORKS GFB
    WORKS Rear Sway Bar
    HKS Legamax
    HKS IC Pipe
    KW Variant 3
    5Zigen ZR+520 18x9.5 265/35
    I live my life a quarter-pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, im free. I need FRIESSSS! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and i need them tonight. Youre lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didnt blow a seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, its like this. If i lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if i win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, thats more important.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •