Video - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi[SIZE=-1] Since the dawn of the stoplight, drivers have been challenging one another for automotive bragging rights. Just as the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang have been pitted against one another since the mid-1960s, the last decade has given rise to more international rivalries, due in some part to the advent of PlayStation and the Gran Turismo video game franchise. These games are heavily credited for inspiring Mitsubishi and Subaru to bring over their World Rally Championship-focused Lancer Evolution and WRX turbocharged, all-wheel-drive cars to the United States. The wild-winged, previous-generation cars took the video game competition to the street bragging rights, creating a legion of loyal enthusiasts. When the redesigned models were introduced, we had to stage our own showdown.
In the October issue, we rounded up several sporty cars, ranging from the affordable Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V to the premium BMW 135i. In the mix were the Evolution and WRX STi. We have treated them all to traditional standalone road tests (available to online subscribers) and videos, though we couldn?t resist pitting the rally twins against each other in this bonus video.
Resident hot-shoe and expert race driver, Senior Auto Engineer Jake Fisher puts the pair to the ultimate shoot-out around our test track, offering running commentary. The lap times and even the footage compare their speed around the track. Watch our video to see which car wins, or click over to "300-hp Club Shootout: BMW 135i vs. Mitsubishi Evolution vs. Subaru WRX STi" for a spoiler.
?Jeff Bartlett
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