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New FQ400 gets big power increase, plus circular air vents in front spoiler, while body panels are lighter, too.
Feast your eyes on the most powerful Evo yet! These official pictures show the FQ400 – the latest incarnation of Mitsubishi’s four-wheel-drive super-saloon. And it’s clear the new flagship model is nearly ready to roll.
It looks even more muscular than its predecessor, and fans can expect the FQ400 to have mind-blowing performance, too. The 2.0-litre engine develops 405bhp, and offers 405Nm of torque at around 3,500rpm.
This amazing powerplant is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and will propel the newcomer from 0-60mph in only 3.5 seconds, leaving the existing range-topper – the FQ360 – in its wake!
Uprated brakes bring the Evo to a firm halt. The FQ400 gets a fresh look, and now incorporates lightweight body panels.
Extra engine cooling is provided by vents positioned between the front foglamps, as well as ahead of the bonnet.
The side sills are also new, while the standard model’s twin exhaust system has been ditched in favour of a dramatic, wide-mouthed, single pipe.
The FQ400 is scheduled to go on sale in the UK in March – although if you want one, you will need to put your name down now. Top brass at Mitsubishi say the limited run of 100 cars is likely to sell out before it even hits the showroom floor.
This is despite the fact that the newcomer carries an eye-watering price. The FQ400 is likely to weigh in at just under £50,000 – nearly £12,000 more than the FQ360.
