2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition unveiled before nameplate's retirement

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Mitsubishi has unveiled the 2015 Lancer Evolution Final Edition. The all-wheel Lancer Evolution sports car was first introduced in 2003, and the 10th-generation model is believed to be the final iteration before the Evolution nameplate goes into retirement. 

The Lancer Evolution is going out with a bang with new features including a unique look, more power under the hood, and a few performance upgrades. It features a blacked-out aluminum roof panel, a glossy black center bumper and hood air vents, dark chrome trim surrounding the front grille and dark chrome 18-inch BBS forged Enkei alloy wheels. The car comes in a new Diamond White Pearl color, along with other options – Octane Blue, Rally Red or Mercury Gray. 

The interior of the new Lancer Evolution features a black headliner, sun visors and pillar trim. It also has red accent stitching along the Recaro sports seats, steering wheel, shift knob, center console, floor mats and e-brake handle. The car also has a Final Edition badging on the trunk, gloss black center console, and meter display. 

The 2015 Lancer Evolution Final Edition is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged intercooler four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission that provides 303 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, which gives more power than its predecessor. The increased power is due to modified sodium-enclosed exhaust valves. 

Other performance upgrades include Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs at all four corners, and lightweight Brembo brakes with two-piece front rotors. 

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition will be sold for $38,805. Only 1,600 units will be shipped to the U.S. 

While car aficionados will have to say goodbye to the Lancer Evolution, the Lancer nameplate still lives on. Mitsubishi recently unveiled the 2016 Lancer with a fresh and bold new look and better driving experience. The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer comes with a base price of $17,595.  

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