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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 40.8 mpg (US) ... 17.4 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 49.0 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage Exceed 1.2 automatic: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)
Why turbo? Something that weights under 900kg with any amount of power doesn't need a turbo.
I would rather the 4B11 anyway. Newer engine, better technology.
Also AWD with such a small wheelbase would be insanely hard to drive. Snap over/understeer. Straight line would be fun.
Pretty sure this is AWD. And turbo.
Can't believe you're complaining about AWD. Mitsu has been proud of their AWD tech. It may not be as good as the STi's but it's pretty damn good. AWD would eat out of any FWD in road racing any day every day.
Currently, the best FWD car, the Ford Fiesta ST does not even match an older Lancer Evo in road racing.
Lastly, that "newer engine, newer technology" is bull****. People are still using the 2jz in newer cars or even Nissan's RB engines.
Last edited by Ares; 08-19-2014 at 01:47 PM.
Actually other than changing to a full on aluminum engine and swapping the intake and exhaust around it doesnt really have any more technology (and thats saying there isn't much technologically different unless you get the flappy paddles but most people shy away from that) than the earlier evos. Even the ayc and acd are pretty much the same as the earlier versions. So other than weight savings there really isn't any positives (as far as technology is concerned) to using a 4b11 over a 4g63.
Generally the reason they use those outdated engines is because its easier to make power without worry on Iron blocks. Theres a reason GM still use engines loosely based on their engines from eons ago.....its easier and cheaper to go with what you know than to make something new(also accounting for huge prices in R&D).
Look at current rallye cars and you will understand what i'm talking about.
The best bet would be to mount the engine at the back but pushing a little bit the engine behind the front wheels could be managable.
S-AWC from the Evo X is a very good system. Being fragile kills it, as the AYC from the evo 4 onward.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 40.8 mpg (US) ... 17.4 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 49.0 mpg (Imp)
Rkt Ship (08-19-2014)
Would hate to live in sydney for your automotive rules.
Below are a couple of AWD racecars that are about mirage length. Both seem to be doing just fine. Maybe you need to work on your driving skills?
Suzuki SX4 pikes peak:
Ford Fiesta gymkhana edition:
HitShane (06-23-2016)