Best Evo Ever?

[BIGpassion]

what do ya reckon is de best evo evr made??

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[LateNightCable]

* 1990 BMW M3 Evolution III

But speaking in terms of the Lancer Evo, I would imagine that it's one of the rare instances where the latest model is arguably the best. The potential of the Lancer Evo has yet to reach it's plateau, but might be close to it.

[wEstSide]

Well to say the latest is the best isn't quite correct, the Evo has been gaining weight over the years. The 8 isn't different from the 7 mechanically. I would have to say the best was the Lancer Evo VII RS or 6.5 (Tommi Mäkinen Edition).

[LateNightCable]

That's why I said "arguably". Weight is probably the biggest vice of most later model cars. As far as road refinement goes, the Lancer Evo has gained through the years. To some this would be good, to others this would be a sign that the car is going soft.

It's like today's M3's. They're faster, more powerful, more civilized. But in the end, given their mission, are they really "better" then the E30?

[reggid]

It's like today's M3's. They're faster, more powerful, more civilized. But in the end, given their mission, are they really "better" then the E30?

overall yes! but what is better? there may be a certain area where the E30 is better but not many areas!

[mv]

not sure about the best but the fastest has to be the FQ400 (based on the VIII) with 410hp...if you were obsessed with power then it would be the best for sure

[bleh]

overall yes! but what is better? there may be a certain area where the E30 is better but not many areas!

any situation at lower speeds the e30 m3 is better. there is a reason that car dominates in the auto x.

[LateNightCable]

overall yes! but what is better? there may be a certain area where the E30 is better but not many areas!

But this is where the " what is better " question comes in. One could easily say that the E30 was much more focused and better suited for what it was made to do, than any other M3 since, regardless of the fact that it's limits have been surpassed.

In it's time, it was untouchable, and is still a very competitive racer. In five years of professional racing, the E30 M3 racked up more than 1,500 individual wins and 50 titles. To this day, no other touring car has yet surpassed this record of domination. Not even the E46. And to elaborate on Bleh's comment, the E30 really comes alive at high seed as well.

As for the Lancer Evo, I'm not too familiar with the many variations of this car, so I'll leave that question in the air.

[bleh]

im not saying i doubt its highspeed capabilities. but on ANY track where you dont leave 3rd gear the e30 m3 is the best choice of any car, still. some miatas come close... depending on the class of course, but the that m3 always does the best in whatever class its competing in.

im saying that although the quality of performance is good all across ,its performance at relatively lower speeds is absolute.

on an interesting note: i see evo8s, newer e36, e46 m3s all the time, even ferarris lambos, austin martins, nsx's regularly every summer but i have only seen one e30 m3 in my life. odd

[skyline_r34v]

The Evo MR or WR1 Evo that's a more souped up version of the MR.

No Evo will come close to it, whether past or present.

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[LateNightCable]

on an interesting note: i see evo8s, newer e36, e46 m3s all the time, even ferarris lambos, austin martins, nsx's regularly every summer but i have only seen one e30 m3 in my life. odd

That is odd, and something I've noticed myself. In my neck of the woods, I've never seen an Aston, but there have been a handful of Ferrari's, a few Lambo's, Porsche Turbo's, some Viper's, NSX's, Lancer Evo's, newer M3's, and I must mention this particulary georgeous cherry M5 that parks downtown. But I too have seen only one E30 M3 in my town of 300,000. Unless all of them are red. No wait, make that three counting the white one and the black one I saw years ago. But still exceptionally rare considering.

[Speedster25]

As a non-tuner Evo, I would prefer the new Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII MR FQ-400, 400bhp, 0-60 3.5s. Amazing.

[wEstSide]

The FQ-400 isn't a "real" Evo, its more like a show of force. Only 100 units built and only in Britain.

[LateNightCable]

I think it's funny the way competiton for world's fastest econo box is so hot. And they're not even economical.

But yeah, FQ400 is more like a no holds barred special edition. Not really fair game.

[skyline_r34v]

I still say the Evo RS or EVO WRC01 will be the best evo's that are made to date.

[Speedster25]

Either way its an Evo. Just because only 100 were built doesn't mean its not an Evo.

[skyline_r34v]

Well the topic title DOES say best Evo ever and not best Evo production car ever, so I guess you can say the FQ400 is the best Evo Ever.

[LateNightCable]

It could be the fastest, but fastest in a straight line is not always the best of course. Although someone may very well prefer it, and for good reason.

[skyline_r34v]

The FQ400 has the same skidpad rating as the MR except with more tuning for power, so it's skidpad is .96g's. That's a pretty awesome handler if you ask me

[LateNightCable]

But as stated before, skidpad grip isn't everything though. Packing a major power punch can throw a car out of balance. I would bet that the FQ400 is pretty friggin' raw, especially in it's power delivery compared to more conventional Evo's. In this case, which Evo is best would probably come down to what driving experience a person is most comfortable with.

Besides that, what is the purpose of this thread anyway? It's not a poll, a topic like this could run in circles forever.

[BIGpassion]

to create conversation, thats what its for, to generate comments and oppinions LNC

[LateNightCable]

Naturally. But I was simply noting that it's the kind of discussion that could run in circles for ever.

[wEstSide]

The WRC version has what, 3 bars of boost? Seriously I think it could grip the road, as it has an ACD, AYC, and a front LSD. 400 hp in a front or rear wheel drive wouldn't stick well, but with all wheel drive its not so bad. Not saying it wouldn't burn the tires though .

[Speedster25]

It always creates interest though, doesn't it?

Its good to see what other people think, even in allanlambo's case.

[skyline_r34v]

He doesn't bother posting about cars that are under a cheap ass $250,000